Iran nuclear talks

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's nuclear site which might be among Trump's next targets - explainer

The threat of attacking the Iranian site reflects escalating tensions as Tehran and Washington trade fire in the Gulf, setting back efforts to end the conflict.

An Iranian nuclear power plant stands March 30, 2005 some 200 miles (322 km) south of Tehran, in Natanz, Iran.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

IRAN'S DELEGATION including Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi (C) and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf (3rdR) arrive for a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.

US, Iran will not hold direct talks, as frozen funds not yet released, Qatar announces

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.

First day of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concludes amicably after rocky start


EU leaders concerned about Iran's plan to build a new enrichment site

"We have taken note with great concern of the various statements concerning a considerable increase in enrichment capacity, and in particular, the establishment of new infrastructure."

 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.

Facing the deadline: High stakes of US-Iran nuclear negotiations - analysis

If Trump blocks Israel from attacking Tehran's nuclear sites without resolving the threat, Jerusalem will miss a rare opportunity to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat.

 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi against backdrop of an Iranian missile.

Iran using nuclear talks to weaken potential Israeli strikes, Western intel. officials tell 'Post'

Iran is "exploiting the time to modify nuclear facilities in ways that could diminish the impact of a potential military strike on those sites and their outcomes,” sources said.

 People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 5, 2025

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks could shape Tehran's retaliation strategy - analysis

Iran appears ready to retaliate if it faces too much pushback. It says this could be “proportionate,” although that leaves many options open.

 A man walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 5, 2025

Israel at War day 609: What's happening in Israel and Gaza?

GHF says aid distribution carried out peacefully • IDF hits Hezbollah drone assembly • Iran orders missile fuel from China

 IDF troops operate in Khan Yunis, in Gaza, June 3, 2025.

Israel won't launch Iran strike unless US negotiations fail - Axios

One official told Axios that Israel made it clear to the US that they wouldn't surprise the Trump administration with any attacks on Iran without informing the US first. 

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of Iranian flag (illustration).

US proposes interim step in Iran nuclear talks allowing some uranium enrichment, NYT reports

The interim step, proposed by special envoy Witkoff, could allow Iran to temporarily enrich uranium, though the specific details remain largely unclear.

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 3, 2025

Israel at War day 601: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

IDF publishes worker's death in Gaza • IDF calls on civilians to evacuate from Nuseirat

Hostage deal negotiators (L) Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and (R) Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Iran deal déjà vu: Netanyahu plays familiar role, Trump a surprising one - analysis

In the unfolding drama of US–Iran diplomacy, Israel again plays the role of anxious bystander.

 (Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the backdrop of an Iranian oil field.

US not discussing Gazan deportation, Syria situation precarious, Rubio tells Senate -analysis

Washington has asked other countries in the region if they would be open to accepting Gazans who voluntarily opt to leave.

 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.