US wants nuclear deal ‘as soon as possible but it won’t be easy’, says Iran after high-stakes talks begin

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff hold high stakes talks The US is seeking a nuclear accord quickly, according to Iran’s statement following exceptional discussions on Saturday, whilst US President Donald Trump warns of potential military intervention if negotiations fail.The discussions were led by Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, a veteran diplomat […]

Iran, US set for further talks on nuclear programme next week

Iran and the United States will continue negotiations next week over Tehran’s fast-developing nuclear programme, Iranian state television announced on Saturday. This update followed the first face-to-face talks between the two sides since the new Trump administration.Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and US mideast envoy Steve Witkoff exchanged brief words in the presence of Oman’s […]

Trump says Tehran may soften stance on nukes amid military and economic strain

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran’s vulnerabilities—after months of domestic unrest, international sanctions, and military setbacks—could make it more open to discussions. He says diplomacy is his preferred path, though he warned Iran would face “great danger” if talks fail. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wants Iran to be “a […]

Ahead of nuclear talks, Germany calls for a ‘diplomatic solution’ between Iran and US

Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei (AP file photo)Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei (AP file photo) Longtime adversaries Iran and the US are set to hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme this Saturday, in which Germany has urged for a “diplomatic solution”. In a conference on Friday, German foreign ministry spokesman Christian Wagner stressed the need […]

Quds force commander claims US and Israel ‘powerless in practice’ against Iran and allies: Report

Image used for representative purposes The commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, asserted on Thursday that the United States and Israel are “powerless in practice” against Iran and its regional allies, despite their tough rhetoric. “They cannot even comprehend why our missiles accurately hit their targets. This is our strength,” Qa’ani said, […]

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiations approach | World News

Iran and the United States will hold talks in the sultanate of Oman on Saturday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. President Donald Trump insists they’ll be direct negotiations. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he’ll be speaking indirectly through a mediator to US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. […]

‘It’s meaningless’: Iran top diplomat rules out direct negotiations with US

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (AP file photo) Tehran on Sunday ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations with Washington, days after US President Donald Trump said he was open to speaking with Iranian leaders without intermediaries. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the offer as “meaningless,” citing continued US threats and what he called […]

‘US will receive a blow’: Iran warns of ‘strong’ response if attacked

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday that the United States will face a “strong blow” if it acts on President Donald Trump’s threats of “possible bombing,” if Iran fails to agree to a new nuclear deal with Washington.“They threaten to do mischief,” Khamenei said in a live speech, referring to US threats. […]

Watch: Iran unveils massive underground ‘missile city’ as regional tensions mount

Iran last week revealed an extensive underground missile facility, showcasing some of its most powerful weapons in what appears to be a direct message to Israel and the United States. Iranian state media aired footage of Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head […]

Missiles armed? Iran readies for possible strike amid Donald Trump’s ‘bombing’ threat: Report

Iran has prepared its missile arsenal to strike US-related positions in response to US President Donald Trump’s threats of military action if Tehran does not agree to a new nuclear deal, The Tehran Times reported.A significant number of these missiles are stationed in underground facilities designed to withstand airstrikes, according to the report. Poll Should […]