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


Will Iran nuclear talks move to the fifth round, or go up in smoke? – analysis

The US has expressed a readiness to renew relations with the Islamic Republic, but if talks have no end in sight, it could mean a permanent standoff between Washington and Tehran.

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Iran accuses US of insincere nuclear talks, sees them as 'trap' - CNN

The source reportedly added that the responses given by the US included "short and general answers," disregarding "main proposals."

 View of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

What does Trump mean by ‘total dismantling’ of Iran’s nuclear program? - opinion

Trump has returned to office with a clear message: Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. But clarity on what that entails—and how to achieve it—is still lacking.

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

Inside Trump’s high stakes nuclear gamble with Iran

Iran currently operates around 15,000 centrifuges. Under the JCPOA, Iran was allowed to operate around 6,000.

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

France won't hesitate to restore UN sanctions on Iran if no deal, says foreign minister

The E3—France, Britain, and Germany—have the power to initiate a mechanism for reimposing sanctions, called snapback, at the Security Council.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

Russia to fund construction of new nuclear plant in Iran

On top of funding the construction of a new nuclear plant in Iran, Russia will supply Iran with 55 billion cubic meters per year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia; illustrative; January 17, 2025.

Mr. President Trump, if you want to shoot — shoot, don’t talk - opinion

First and foremost, Mr. President, continue your efforts to bring home all 59 of our hostages, alive and all at once. This won’t happen without your pressure.

 US-Präsident Donald Trump spricht zu Reportern an Bord der Air Force One vor der Ankunft auf der Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, USA, 27. Januar 2025.

Iranian FM dangles ‘trillion dollar’ opportunities for US companies in Iran in cancelled address

These statements were supposed to be delivered by the Iranian foreign minister as part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace think tank’s conference.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2024

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Iran told the US in talks it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees Trump wouldn't ditch another nuclear pact.

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025

Could Mossad kill IRGC air force chief to open up striking Iran nuke program?

Sources: Simply destroying Iran’s Fordow nuke facility 'worthless,' diluting uranium gains limited time.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023