US Iran Rift
Trump "has now made it more likely that Iran will be a nuclear weapons state in the next five to 10 years", says analyst.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 12:56pm
Tehran maintains that its nuclear programme is purely for civilian purposes.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 12:15pm
US-Israel relations are a pragmatic, policy-driven marriage that is now straining under growing criticism and domestic misgivings in the US.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 10:14am
One misstep, a misfired missile, or worse still a false flag operation, and boom! the region would go up in flames.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 09:11am
US bombs Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan sites; Iran warns of "everlasting consequences"; Democrats criticise decision.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 07:43pm
Trump "let it (the Israeli attack) happen", veteran diplomat says.
Published 19 Jun, 2025 11:51pm
The world is too dangerously close to World War III.
Updated 20 Jun, 2025 09:21am
Tehran has voted to close the strait following US airstrikes targeting three of Iran's nuclear sites.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 07:00pm
Director for non-proliferation policy at US-based Arms Control Association says assessments of Iran being only some months away from a bomb are “not new”.
Updated 20 Jun, 2025 03:33pm
Any disruption in Iran's oil production may impact global prices as Saudi Arabia and UAE are the only Opec+ members that can boost output.
Updated 15 Jun, 2025 06:24pm
Seven injured in Israel; Khamenei says consequences of Israeli attack “will bring it to ruin”; IRGC says dozens of targets attacked; Israel launches evening strikes after earlier attacks.
Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:55am
Criticises the US proposal as “lacking elements” reflective of the previous rounds of negotiations.
Published 09 Jun, 2025 02:47pm
Kremlin spokesperson notes Moscow's close relationship with Tehran, says Putin will "use this partnership" to resolve issue.
Published 05 Jun, 2025 05:18pm
US president says there is no "immediate peace" on the horizon in Ukraine, suggests that Putin can push Tehran to accept deal with Washington.
Updated 04 Jun, 2025 11:58pm
King Abdulaziz dispatched his son, Prince Salman, with a warning destined for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Updated 31 May, 2025 01:15pm
Iranian foreign minister says new round of US-Iran talks will be announced in Oman once time, location finalised.
Published 28 May, 2025 04:49pm
Omani FM says talks concluded "with some but not conclusive progress".
Updated 23 May, 2025 09:29pm
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens "devastating and decisive response" to any Israeli attack.
Published 22 May, 2025 08:52pm
Tehran describes the discussions as "difficult but useful", while a US official says Washington was "encouraged".
Published 20 May, 2025 02:45pm
Tehran asserts talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment.
Updated 20 May, 2025 10:56am
President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Trump speaks about peace while simultaneously making threats.
Updated 17 May, 2025 07:03pm
Says there's a "very, very nice step and the violent step, but I don’t want to do it the second way".
Published 15 May, 2025 01:49pm
Sanctions imposed on more than 20 companies that US claims sent Iranian oil to China.
Updated 14 May, 2025 11:22am
US secretary of state says Tehran will have to accept Washington's involvement in any inspection regime.
Published 02 May, 2025 04:47pm
Washington accused by Tehran of "contradictory behaviour and provocative statements".
Published 02 May, 2025 05:32am
Separately, Tehran has executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel, involvement in the assassination of IRGC colonel.
Published 30 Apr, 2025 04:25pm
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
