US Iran Rift
The two leaders could also discuss potential military action if diplomacy with Iran fails.
Published 11 Feb, 2026 10:22pm
“The Islamic republic’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable,” says adviser to Iran’s supreme leader.
Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:46pm
Pakistan and Turkiye agree to remain in close coordination on matters of mutual interest, says FO.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 03:22pm
US president says he is considering sending second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East.
Published 10 Feb, 2026 11:54pm
Iranian atomic energy agency chief says sending Iran’s highly enriched uranium to another country not discussed at talks with US officials.
Published 10 Feb, 2026 12:09am
Abbas Araghchi says nuclear enrichment Tehran's inalienable right, warns “will attack their (US) bases in the region”.
Published 07 Feb, 2026 04:59pm
US announced new sanctions against shipping entities and vessels, aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.
Updated 07 Feb, 2026 04:33pm
No public acrimony witnessed as both sides stick to their guns.
Updated 07 Feb, 2026 07:44am
If the prospect of conflict in the region eases, oil prices could decline further.
Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:50am
"Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals," Iran's top diplomat says.
Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:11pm
Merz says Tehran must stop its N-programme.
Updated 06 Feb, 2026 08:50am
AFTER several weeks of tension in the region, the US and Iran are due to return to the negotiating table in the days...
Updated 05 Feb, 2026 09:14am
Regional leaders urge United States to proceed with dialogue; uncertainty triggered after Rubio said talks should include missile programme.
Updated 05 Feb, 2026 07:49am
Regional official says Tehran wants only bilateral talks with the US.
Updated 04 Feb, 2026 06:13pm
Meeting is likely to take place in Turkiye on Friday, Arab official tells AFP.
Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:34pm
Perhaps Iran can still be wrecked as Donald Trump has threatened to do, but it’s difficult to see how.
Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:26am
Diplomat hints that regional countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt could participate.
Updated 02 Feb, 2026 10:50pm
“The Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war,” says Iran's supreme leader.
Updated 02 Feb, 2026 12:00am
Erdogan offers to help ease Tehran-Washington tensions.
Updated 31 Jan, 2026 07:36am
America's presumption of a short, clean campaign is erroneous; any war will be bloody and incredibly destructive for the global economy.
Updated 31 Jan, 2026 09:16am
“Hopefully, we’ll make a deal; if we do make a deal, that’s good; if we don’t make a deal, we’ll see what happens,” Trump says.
Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:07pm
“If negotiations are fair and equitable, Iran is ready to participate in such talks,” Iran's top diplomat says.
Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:14pm
Trump should listen to regional voices, and approach Iran with respect if he is serious about peace.
Updated 29 Jan, 2026 04:44pm
Researcher who spent weeks in Mashhad during January unrest says Washington, Western media’s assertions bore little resemblance to "ground reality".
Updated 29 Jan, 2026 08:50am
Says “a massive armada is heading to Iran"; remarks come after Iran’s top diplomat said the country would not come to the table under the shadow of military action.
Published 28 Jan, 2026 06:57pm
"Iran is ready to negotiate on the nuclear file again,” says Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:04pm
Trump says "another beautiful armada floating beautifully towards Iran right now".
Published 28 Jan, 2026 11:08am
US president says Iran "ready for deal" as naval strike group moves into position.
Updated 28 Jan, 2026 08:39am
If the US and other Western states are serious about resolving their differences with Iran, they must treat it with respect.
Updated 25 Jan, 2026 09:23am
Iran’s top commander says forces are "more prepared than ever".
Updated 23 Jan, 2026 07:43am
