US Iran Rift
Third round of talks include technical-level meeting between experts from both sides.
Published 26 Apr, 2025 07:04pm
When asked if the US would join a war against Iran, president responds, "I'd be leading the pack".
Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:36pm
Sanctions a “clear contradiction with the United States' demand for dialogue", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson.
Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:51pm
Around 92 per cent of Iranian oil heads towards China, according to Iranian media.
Published 22 Apr, 2025 02:00pm
No immediate comment from US following the talks; third round of talks scheduled for next week.
Updated 19 Apr, 2025 09:11pm
Russian FM says his country is “ready to assist, mediate, and play any role that will be beneficial to Iran and the USA”.
Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:13pm
Iran is appealing ICAO's decision that it could rule on case brought by 4 countries, accusing Tehran of “using weapons against a civil aircraft".
Updated 18 Apr, 2025 11:51am
FM Iran says IAEA can play a crucial role in a peaceful settlement as long as it “keep the agency away from politics”.
Updated 17 Apr, 2025 06:23pm
While willing to talk, Tehran rejected any engagement under coercion.
Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:56am
Iran FM to visit Moscow for talks with Russia. Guard Corps says country’s military capabilities off limits.
Updated 15 Apr, 2025 05:57pm
Iran says that Trump’s threat won’t work, but level-headed diplomacy could.
Updated 15 Apr, 2025 08:40am
Italian foreign minister says Rome has given "positive response" to hosting second round of talks between Iran, US.
Published 14 Apr, 2025 06:44pm
Iranian foreign ministry says venue of "indirect negotiations" being decided.
Updated 14 Apr, 2025 08:51am
Says US has "shown a capability to go far, to go deep and to go big”.
Published 13 Apr, 2025 10:40pm
White House calls meeting "a step forward"; Iranian FM says talks took place in a “productive and positive atmosphere”.
Updated 12 Apr, 2025 11:33pm
Khamenei adviser says FM Abbas Araghchi heading to Oman “with full authority for indirect negotiations with America”.
Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:51pm
“Iranian regime's reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons remains a grave threat to the US and a menace to regional stability and global security,” says treasury secretary.
Published 09 Apr, 2025 10:57pm
Slim chance of deal with an unpredictable US president who has often boasted of his negotiating skills has given some people a little optimism.
Published 09 Apr, 2025 04:52pm
Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran has jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East.
Updated 08 Apr, 2025 11:08am
Tehran issues notices to Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Turkiye, Bahrain saying any support to US would be considered an act of hostility.
Updated 07 Apr, 2025 10:56am
Says, "direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of UN Charter".
Published 06 Apr, 2025 04:23pm
US president also threatens tariffs on Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Published 30 Mar, 2025 09:03pm
Weapons deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz — a globally vital shipping lane.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 01:05pm
Surge comes a day after US issued Iran-related sanctions, targeting entities including for the first time a Chinese independent refinery.
Updated 21 Mar, 2025 11:14am
Iran's foreign ministry has said it will conduct a “thorough assessment” before responding to the letter.
Updated 20 Mar, 2025 11:40pm
UAE presidential adviser delivers Trump’s letter to Tehran.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:00am
State Dept says "Iraq’s energy transition provides opportunities for US companies".
Published 09 Mar, 2025 03:08pm
“The insistence of some bully governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues, but to dominate and impose their own expectations," says Iran's supreme leader.
Published 08 Mar, 2025 08:46pm
"I hope ... to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them," says US president; Iran says no talks with US under "maximum pressure" policy.
Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:56pm
Thousands gather across country as Tehran marks anniversary of 1979 overthrow of Reza Pahlavi.
Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:52am
