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.
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
Trump urges restraint after Israeli strike on Beirut as Iran deal hangs in balance
US President Donald Trump called for restraint on Sunday after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs threatened to derail what he described as a near-final peace agreement with Iran, warning that a rare opportunity to bring greater stability to the
Trump vows response after Iranian downing of US helicopter amid ongoing talks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington would respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, even as he maintained that negotiations with Tehran were entering their final phase and could
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential
Israeli escalation in Lebanon threatens ceasefire as international pressure grows for renewed talks
Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border escalated sharply on Tuesday as Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon and both Israel and Hezbollah exchanged threats, prompting intensified international diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire and prevent a broader regional confrontation that