Qatar denies hosting US-Iran talks as diplomacy enters technical phase
Qatar on Tuesday denied hosting a new round of high-level talks between the United States and Iran, despite conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran, as regional and international efforts continued to preserve momentum behind the fragile ceasefire and broader diplomatic
Opinion | Rubio’s Gulf Tour Fails to Ease Strategic Anxiety over Iran Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded his Gulf tour, which was primarily aimed at reassuring regional allies concerned about the consequences of Washington’s latest understanding with Iran. Although Gulf states broadly welcomed the end of the recent conflict,
US, Iran prepare for Doha talks amid regional security challenges
The United States and Iran are preparing for a new round of high-level talks in Doha aimed at advancing implementation of their recent memorandum of understanding, even as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s military presence in
US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Sunday, deepening tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve the ceasefire framework reached earlier this month, while Gulf states strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
Egypt, Gulf states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
Regional tensions escalated on Saturday after Bahrain accused Iran of launching drone attacks against its territory, prompting widespread condemnation from Gulf states and raising fresh concerns over the implementation of the recently brokered US-Iran ceasefire and the security of the
Hormuz, Lebanon emerge as key tests for fragile US-Iran rapprochement
Efforts to consolidate the recent US–Iran understanding faced fresh challenges on Wednesday, as disputes over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon exposed deep differences among regional and international actors. Qatari
Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a
US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days
The United States and Iran made significant progress in their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days and establishing a direct communication mechanism to prevent misunderstandings and
US-Iran talks thrown into doubt after Trump’s warning, with Lebanon at forefront
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were thrown into uncertainty on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Tehran, prompting the Iranian delegation to suspend its participation and leave the negotiating venue,
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed over Lebanon ceasefire breach as US reports normal shipping
Iran’s military on Saturday declared the strategic Strait of Hormuz fully closed to all maritime traffic over alleged US and Israeli breaches of a ceasefire memorandum, though US Vice President JD Vance and military officials stated there was no evidence