Iran Deal

Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - analysis

Experts worry Washington could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, then struggle through months or years of technically complex follow‑on talks.

US Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026.
 Ceasefire or countdown? Why the Iran conflict isn’t finished

Ceasefire or countdown? Why the Iran conflict isn’t finished

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal

Iran and Pakistan falgs. Illustration.

Pakistan in the spotlight: A ceasefire mediator Israel should watch closely-opinion


Will US-Russia-Iran diplomacy break the nuclear deadlock?- analysis

Iran has been a daily zig zag of messages, one day trumpeting negotiations with the West as possible, the next day saying its impossible, and the next day saying diplomacy is desirable again.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran's 'shadow fleet' hit with additional sanctions from US Treasury

These actions followed multiple executive orders targeting Iranian oil sector sales, following a presidential memorandum to put maximum pressure on Iran.

 The Iranian ship Khark at an undisclosed location in Iran, September 10,2020.

Netanyahu offers support to Trump's plan to displace Palestinians in Gaza

Sean Hannity interviewed Netanyahu on Fox News, discussing Gaza, Iran's nuclear and hegemony ambitions, US interests in the Middle East, and if Trump is the best friend Israel has had in Washington.

 Sean Hannity (L) interviewing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) on Fox News, February 5, 2025.

Trump's Ukraine envoy says world must reinstate 'maximum pressure' on Iran

He said there was an opportunity "to change Iran for the better" but that this opportunity would not last forever.

 (Illustrative) US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg.

Death of Iran's president has delayed talks with IAEA, Grossi says

The deaths of Iran's president and foreign minister in a helicopter crash have caused a pause in the UN nuclear watchdog's talks with Tehran.

 Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi holds a press conference on the opening day of a quarterly meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Austria, March 4, 2024.

This is what happens when you cozy up to Iran - opinion

We need a leader who recognizes and acts upon this, not a leader who can only offer empty words and spineless policy.

 US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

IAEA chief: We have lost track of Iran nuke progress

IAEA chief Grossi has expressed growing concerns over Iran's nuclear safety protocols in place.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon remains Israel’s top priority - opinion

The October 7 attack taught Israel that it has no other choice but to confront Iran-backed threats on all fronts, sooner or later.

IRANIAN PRESIDENT Hassan Rouhani (right) and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Who wanted to pay the price of moral action to truly stop Iran?

Low turnout expected in Iran election after regime disqualifications, oppressing protesters

Council expected to pick next supreme leader in coming years.

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, July 2020

Iran dismisses plan by UN nuclear watchdog head to visit next month

Under a defunct 2015 agreement with world powers, Iran can enrich uranium only to 3.67%.

 A number of new generation Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during Iran's National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran, Iran April 10, 2021