TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, July 11 – The fragile interim understanding aimed at reducing hostilities between the United States and Iran is rapidly unraveling, with both sides escalating their rhetoric while diplomatic efforts struggle to keep pace. Fresh military threats, disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, and growing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program have pushed the region back … Read more
DUBAI, July 9 – The conflict between the US and Iran intensified once again early Thursday after American forces carried out another wave of airstrikes across Iranian territory, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The renewed exchange has further weakened hopes that an interim agreement aimed at reducing hostilities in … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran, July 6 – Thousands upon thousands of mourners poured into the streets of Tehran on Monday, as Iran held one of the largest funeral processions in its modern history for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dressed predominantly in black, people gathered from across the country to pay their final respects to … Read more
DOHA, June 30 – Efforts to move the United States and Iran closer to a lasting diplomatic settlement have entered another period of uncertainty as senior American representatives arrived in Qatar without plans for direct high-level negotiations with Iranian officials. While Doha continues to play its role as a trusted intermediary between both governments, conflicting … Read more
DUBAI/MANAMA, June 28 – Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply after Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for recent United States military strikes. The latest exchange has raised concerns that ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict could unravel, with Iranian officials warning that negotiations may come … Read more
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 26 – A fragile pause in hostilities between the US and Iran came under renewed pressure after the U.S. military carried out targeted strikes against Iranian military sites on Friday. The operation followed a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel traveling near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway that serves … Read more
TEL AVIV/DUBAI, June 24 – A fragile diplomatic effort aimed at reducing tensions between the US and Iran is facing growing challenges as Israel insists it will keep troops deployed in southern Lebanon, while senior U.S. officials work to convince regional allies that the newly announced peace framework can deliver long-term stability. The agreement, unveiled … Read more
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 23 – The United States has granted Iran a temporary 60-day sanctions waiver following the first round of high-level discussions under a newly established peace framework, marking a significant development in efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East. While the move offers Tehran limited economic relief, President Donald Trump made it clear … Read more
DUBAI, June 16 – Efforts to secure a lasting end to the conflict between Iran and the United States are facing a significant challenge after Tehran indicated that any final agreement must include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. The demand introduces a major point of contention at a time when diplomats are … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, June 12 – A major diplomatic breakthrough may be on the horizon as the US and Iran appear to be edging closer to an agreement aimed at ending months of military confrontation that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. On Friday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that negotiators had … Read more