Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman

The talks saw Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (left) and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff (right) lead the negotiations (Image: AP) Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. The […]

Iran, US to hold 4th round of talks as enrichment concerns grow

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Image: AP) Iran‘s foreign minister on Sunday said the country’s right to nuclear enrichment was “non-negotiable”, ahead of the fourth round of talks in Oman with the US over Tehran’s atomic programme. The negotiations follow earlier rounds that began nearly a month ago, marking the highest-level contact between the two […]

US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks on eve of Trump travel

The United States and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear talks Sunday in Oman, officials said, just ahead of a visit to the region by President Donald Trump.Trump, who will visit three other Gulf Arab monarchies next week, has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli military strike […]

What is Trump’s ‘truly earth-shattering’ announcement? Iran blasts attempt to rename Persian Gulf

Donald Trump teases big announcement but it is not known whether it’s the renaming of the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf. President Donald Trump Tuesday teased that he will soon have a major announcement — as he met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump did not reveal the details but said it might not […]

25 Dead, 750 Injured In Iran Port Fire, Blast Heard 50 Km Away: 10 Points

Smoke shrouded Iran’s largest commercial port and surrounding areas as a fire following a major blast killed 25 people and injured 750 so far. Strong winds posed hindrances to firefighting operations. Here Are The Key Takeaways: An explosion occurred at the Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday, leading to a major fire the […]

Blast rips through Iran port leaving hundreds injured: What we know so far

Nearly 516 people have been injured in a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee port dock in southern Iran, the local media reported on Saturday.The cause of the blast at the country’s largest commercial port in Hormozgan province is yet to be known. No casualties have been reported so far.“The explosion occurred in a part of […]

Prez warns of military action if N-talks with Iran collapse

If an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear programme proves elusive, the US could spearhead military action against it, President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Friday.Trump’s comments, in an interview with Time magazine marking his first three months in office, came as US and Iranian officials were set to meet for […]

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear program return to secluded Oman

MUSCAT: Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will return Saturday to the secluded sultanate of Oman, where experts on both sides will start hammering the technical details of any possible deal. The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the […]

Iran and France signal readiness for N-talks

DUBAI/PARIS: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, with France indicating European powers were also ready for dialogue if Tehran showed it was seriously engaged.Iran is looking to build on the momentum of nuclear negotiations with the US that resume in Oman […]

Why Saudi Arabia Supports Trump’s Nuclear Talks With Its Rival, Iran

Ten years ago, when former President Barack Obama and other leaders reached a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program, Saudi Arabia was dismayed. Saudi officials called it a “weak deal” that had only emboldened the kingdom’s regional rival, Iran. They cheered when President Trump withdrew from the agreement a few years later. Now, […]