In a pivotal phone conversation, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the escalating crisis in Iran, with Washington intensifying pressure on Beijing and other nations to sever ties with the Islamic Republic.
The European Union has taken the unprecedented step of designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, triggering a sharp diplomatic crisis. Iran has denounced the move as illegal and politically motivated, vowing to respond.
President Trump and President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating crisis in Iran during a phone call Tuesday, as the United States intensifies pressure on China and other nations to sever economic and diplomatic ties with Tehran.
U.S. authorities are probing whether cryptocurrency exchanges have become a multi-billion-dollar backchannel for Iran to bypass international sanctions, as digital asset usage surges amid the country's economic isolation and currency crisis.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asserts Ankara is actively working to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, as disputes over Iran's missile program threaten to derail diplomatic efforts and raise fears of a broader regional conflict.
During a diplomatic visit to Qatar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that fears of a worsening conflict with Iran were the central theme of his discussions with Gulf partners, urging Tehran to cease hostilities and return to negotiations.
Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping held a comprehensive phone discussion covering Iran sanctions, trade tensions, and Taiwan, as Washington seeks to rally international pressure on Tehran. The call precedes a planned presidential visit to Beijing in April.
As American and Iranian officials prepare for indirect discussions in Muscat, analysts weigh the prospects for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal and the broader implications for regional stability.
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran resume in Oman on Friday, against a backdrop of recent conflict, domestic unrest, and escalating rhetoric over Tehran's advancing nuclear program.
High-stakes negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are set to restart this week in Muscat, as both sides seek to ease tensions amid regional instability.
As U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for high-stakes talks, a series of dangerous aerial and naval incidents in the Gulf underscores the fragile line between diplomacy and escalation. Analysts warn President Trump's threats face a critical credibility test, drawing inevitable parallels to a previous administration's pivotal moment.
Iranian media reports confirm high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled for Friday in Oman, a familiar neutral ground, as regional hostilities escalate and international scrutiny intensifies over Tehran's harsh response to recent protests.
Human rights groups report that Iranian authorities have detained more than 50,000 individuals since the outbreak of nationwide protests, marking one of the largest suppression campaigns in recent years.
Washington and Tehran are set for direct negotiations in Muscat this Friday, with Iran insisting the agenda remain strictly on its nuclear program. The meeting comes as recent military incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. force buildup heighten fears of a broader confrontation.
As indirect talks resume in Oman, Iran seeks to stabilize the format with Washington before expanding the circle, while regional powers push for a stake in any future deal. The diplomatic scramble unfolds against a backdrop of mixed signals from the Trump administration.
The U.S. is threatening to restrict Iraq's access to billions in oil revenue held at the New York Fed if it appoints former premier Nouri al-Maliki, seen as an Iranian ally, escalating a high-stakes standoff over the country's future leadership.
As Iran's protest crackdown fades from headlines, human rights organizations face a daunting task: verifying casualties in an information war. With internet shutdowns, manipulated content, and threats against sources, groups like IHR and HRANA piece together a grim mosaic they describe as an 'unprecedented mass killing,' warning official figures vastly understate the true scale.
Iran has formally requested direct nuclear negotiations with the United States to be held in Oman this Friday, sources confirm, as regional tensions flare following a series of maritime incidents and a significant U.S. military deployment to the Gulf.
A stark political divide has erupted in Iran following deadly protests, with former reformist leaders calling for systemic change and hardliners in parliament demanding the execution of ex-President Rouhani.
A major fire engulfed a bustling Tehran market Tuesday, the third significant explosion or blaze in Iran within 72 hours, raising urgent questions about cause and motive as authorities scramble for answers.
