Iran and us
Iran is ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US, deputy foreign minister says
The Iranian diplomat said any US strike on Iran is "a real gamble," adding that Tehran is ready to reach a deal with Washington as soon as possible.
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Pentagon moves troops at Qatar Al Udeid, Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran - NYT
The tipping point that changes history - opinion
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.
US forces seize Chinese cargo ship delivering military equipment to Iran - WSJ
The ship was boarded on the Indian Ocean a month ago, with military equipment being seized, officials revealed to the Wall Street Journal.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Destroying Iran’s nuclear ambition didn’t end threat, but expanded it throughout region - editorial
The lesson from Iran’s nuclear failure is not that the threat is gone, but rather that firm action, clear redlines, and support from other countries in the region can all affect Tehran’s decisions.
Trump signs executive order paving way for states to be designated sponsors of wrongful detention
Trump's new order order is intended to deter offending nations from engaging in ‘hostage diplomacy'.
Iranian regime faces existential danger after US-Israeli airstrikes - analysis
Conceding to Trump demand for nuclear shutdown would rupture Islamic Republic leadership
Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran - New York Times
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the Islamic Regime had arrested 20 people alleged to be members of Israel’s Mossad.
Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from US attack, Washington Post reports
A source confirmed that account to Reuters but said there were serious questions about whether the Iranian officials were being truthful, and described the intercepts as unreliable indicators.
Why Israel's war with Iran has international significance - opinion
While the war is not over, its significance in the international arena is visible already.
Israel was notified of Iranian strike on US targets ahead of time, regional diplomat tells 'Post'
The US and Doha were both warned by Iran that Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar would be targeted by Iranian missiles. The US, in turn, informed Israel of the incoming threat.
