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US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer

A deal would also have to require thorough accounting for Iran's stock of enriched uranium. Any doubts about that could trigger a new conflict.

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address, in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026
Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Iranian officials use Beirut airport to smuggle millions to Hezbollah - report

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

US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels

 Valve on an Iranian gas pipeline (illustrative)

US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran oil trade, Hezbollah


EU fights against U.S. sanctions on Iran

In an attempt to curb sanctons, European firms must apply to EU in order to end business with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaches out to shake hands with French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Tehran, Iran, March 5, 2018.

Analysis: Iran reaches crisis point as U.S. sanctions return

Washington’s harshest sanctions will come back into effect on November 4, by which date the Trump administration hopes to decimate Iran’s oil export market.

An Iranian woman raises her fist amid the smoke of tear gas at the University of Tehran during a protest on December 30, 2017

Iran's parliament summons Rouhani as economy falters under U.S. pressures

Iranian lawmakers want Rouhani to explain why, after more than two years of signing a nuclear deal, Iranian banks still only have limited access to global financial services.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with Muslim leaders and scholars in Hyderabad, India, February 15, 2018.

Khamenei backs blocking Gulf oil exports if Iranian sales stopped

Iranian officials have in the past threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, in retaliation for any hostile US action.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

No breakthrough in Iran talks as U.S. sanctions deadline approaches

Tehran is threatening to withdraw from the deal unless Europe can guarantee it the economic benefits and protections that were built into the nuclear agreement.

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attend a meeting in Vienna, Austria July 6, 2018

Rouhani says Iran will not give in to pressure from Trump

On Monday, police patrolled Tehran’s Grand Bazaar as security forces struggled to restore normality after clashes with protesters angered by the rial's collapse.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with Muslim leaders and scholars in Hyderabad, India, February 15, 2018.

Where does Trump's showdown with Tehran leave Iran's nuke program?

After months of hearing US President Donald Trump threaten to tear up the nuclear deal, Iran has escalated its threats at the US and the West in the past few days.

Picture shows general view of Isfahan (UCF) nuclear power plant (UCF) 295 km from Tehran, March 2005

Iran holds pro-government rallies after 6th day of protests

At least 21 people have been killed during the unrest, including two members of the security forces.

A image grab from the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) state television channel shows pro-government demonstrators in the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran

Will Trump succeed or fail vis-à-vis Iran? Europe will decide

If America’s determination to take action against Iran leads to rifts in US relations with Europe and the isolation of the US, the result will be an even more dangerous reality.

United States President Donald Trump

Republicans pull back on Iran deal legislation in setback for Trump

Democrats and Republicans both seem intent on satisfying Trump's appetite for action, cognizant that their failure to pass anything by the new year will likely incur his wrath and blame.

Missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran