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New York UN School ignored Jewish teacher's antisemitism complaints, investigated her instead

Nadine Sébag filed a complaint against the UNIS, stating that administrators and senior leadership were fully aware of the harassment and did nothing to prevent it.

The Midtown Manhattan skyline of New York City is seen as ice floats on the Hudson River on January 28, 2026.
Fishing boats are anchored in the waters off Beris Port near Chabahar, Iran on December 17, 2025. Situated about 60 kilometers east of Chabahar in Iran's southern Sistan-Baluchistan province, Beris Port lies along the Makran coast on the Gulf of Oman.

Iran, Russia to conduct navy drills on Sea of Oman to combat maritime terrorism - report

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday

The world's largest aircraft carrier, the U.S. Navy nuclear-powered Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, December 1, 2025.

US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations


Khamenei's advisor visits Oman as Iran and US prepare for 'meaningful' talks

The talks came after US President Donald Trump positioned a naval flotilla in the region, raising fears of new military action

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025

Khamenei's advisor to visit Oman as US tells Iran it expects 'meaningful' talks

During the visit, Larijani will meet with senior Omani officials to discuss “the latest regional and international developments and bilateral cooperation at various levels,” the report said.

 Iran's security chief Ali Larijani attends a ceremony by the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah marking the first anniversary of Israel's assassination of their longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, 2025.

Trump admin. expects Araghchi to bring 'meaningful substance' to next meeting, sources tell 'Post'

The Trump administration has told Iran it expects meaningful concessions at the next round of talks, as Tehran rules out halting uranium enrichment, sources told The Jerusalem Post.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, February 7, 2026; illustrative.

Can US-Iran war be averted as Tehran obfuscates in Oman talks? - analysis

“Iranian officials often say they want negotiations, but when negotiations start, they hesitate,” said Serhan Afacan, head of the Center for Iranian Studies in Ankara.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his accompanying delegation depart for the site of the talks in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026.

Trump says Iran willing to make deal, further US-Iran talks planned for next week

The talks were attended by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Central Command head General Brad Cooper, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, US, November 2, 2025

No clear objectives for US military action in Iran, officials say

Senior US officials are unclear on Trump's objectives for military action in Iran, as indirect talks continue in Oman amid rising tensions.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman

An Iranian official told Reuters the direct talks had not officially started, and that Iran’s demands had been conveyed to the US via Oman.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi for indirect nuclear talks with the US in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026.

Israel estimates slim prospects for US-Iran agreement in Oman talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with United States President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Muscat, Oman on Friday.

US President Donald Trump bows his head in prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC on February 5, 2026.

Araghchi joins Trump envoy Witkoff in Oman for US-Iran talks - report

The talks are scheduled to take place on Friday morning and will focus on Iran's nuclear program, despite US requests to cover broader topics.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi recently declared: ‘Our missile power today far surpasses that of the 12-day war,’ the writer notes.

Pakistan working with regional states to ease US-Iran tensions, PM says

For Pakistan, the stakes are practical as well as political: avoiding a broader conflict near its borders, protecting trade routes and energy flows, and limiting instability.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif grimaces prior to a bilateral meeting, on December 12, 2025 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Putin arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust