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
US, Iran to sign interim peace deal on Friday to trigger oil sanctions relief and full Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald
World leaders back US-Iran deal as Tehran hails ‘new phase’ for Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the proper implementation of the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States could mark the beginning of “a new phase” for both Iran and the wider Middle East, as governments around
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
US Embassy in Cairo, Fulbright Egypt host regional AI conference celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) and the US Embassy in Cairo hosted the Fulbright Regional Alumni Conference on “Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI” from June 7 to 9, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the
US-Iran peace deal appears within reach as Tehran urges caution
The United States and Iran appeared on Saturday to be closer than ever to ending months of conflict, with Pakistani and Iranian officials signalling a potential breakthrough, even as new intelligence disclosures and continued violence in Lebanon underscored the fragility
Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran tensions spread across Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying a nuclear agreement, raising the prospect of further American military action even as the White House insisted that diplomatic efforts remained on track. In a