What are Iran’s ‘nine principles’ of deal-making in US-Iran nuclear talks?

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani, the political advisor to the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has posted about the nine principles that are guiding Iran’s policy on a possible deal with the US. The principles are interesting because Iran is laying them openly …

Presenting credentials to Herzog, Huckabee says Iran seeks to destroy Israel, then US

After presenting his letter of credence to President Isaac Herzog on Monday, Washington’s new ambassador Mike Huckabee accused Iran of seeking to destroy Israel and the United States. “It has always been their desire that Israel would be the opening act …

Pompous Iran now begs for a deal in the face of Trump administration

Since first taking office in 2017, US President Donald Trump has maintained an unwavering hardline stance toward Iran, marking a dramatic departure from the approach of his predecessor, Barack Obama. This represents not simply a policy adjustment, but a …

Trump to speak with Netanyahu on Monday to discuss hostage deal, Iran - report

US President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday on the phone to discuss the hostage deal in Gaza as well as the nuclear talks with Iran, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The upcoming talks …

Putin ratifies Russia-Iran agreement to strengthen military, diplomatic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying a strategic partnership treaty with Iran, Russian state news agency RIA reported on Monday. The agreement is expected to strengthen military and diplomatic ties between Moscow and Tehran. As part …

Oil falls nearly 3% on signs of progress in US-Iran talks, demand fears

NEW YORK :Oil prices fell nearly 3 per cent on Monday on signs of progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran, while investors remained concerned about economic headwinds from tariffs which could curb demand for fuel.  Brent crude futures were down $1.84, …

Trump’s Iran Policy Seems Unclear

After two rounds of mostly indirect talks in Muscat and Rome over Iran’s controversial nuclear program, the United States and Iran have expressed optimism that progress is being made. The “constructive” atmosphere is such that Iranian Foreign Minister …

Iran accuses Israel of trying to ‘undermine’ nuclear talks with US

Iran on Monday accused Israel of seeking to “undermine” the ongoing talks with the United States on its nuclear program, a key point of tension with the West. “A kind of coalition is forming… to undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process,” Iranian …

US had very good meetings with Iran, Trump says

Iran executes Kurdish prisoner accused of membership in PKK

Iran has executed a Kurdish political prisoner who was accused of rebellion through membership in the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group, state-run media outlets reported on Monday. A report by the Revolutionary Guard's outlet Fars News …