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US Expects Iran Talks but Trump Presses Sanctions

The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals. Iran said that a fourth round of talks with the Trump administration, which had been set to take place this ...

Iran Slams New US Sanctions Ahead of Nuclear Talks

Iran on Thursday condemned as "economic terrorism" a US decision to slap new sanctions on the Islamic republic just days before another round of nuclear talks between the longtime foes. The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil -- four based in the United Arab Emirates and one ...

US Imposes Sanctions To Curb Iran Oil Despite Talks

The United States said Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil, tightening pressure despite new nuclear talks between the adversaries. The United States said it was targeting five trading companies—four based in the United Arab Emirates and one in Turkey—that sold Iranian-origin petrochemical ...

Iran: Explosion at a Facility Affiliated with the Iranian National Security Council

One person was killed and two others were injured in an explosion that occurred on Tuesday at the premises of a company located in Isfahan, Iran. The company operates under the supervision of Iran’s National Security Council and specializes in the manufacture of explosives, according to Iranian media reports. The incident comes just three days ...

Washington Draws the Line: Iran Must Comply

Washington and Tehran are moving on starkly opposing trajectories in the Middle East. Under President Donald Trump, the United States has prioritized dismantling any armed presence operating outside the framework of state legitimacy and eradicating terrorism from the region. This approach is part of a broader strategy to prepare the ground for a ...

Interior Minister Blames 'Negligence' for Iran Port Blast That Killed 70

Iran's minister of interior on Monday blamed "negligence" for a massive explosion at the country's largest commercial port, with firefighters still battling a blaze at the facility two days later. The latest death toll is 70. The blast took place on Saturday at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran's south near the strategic Strait ...

America, Iran, and the Appearance That Deceives

Judging from the statements out of Tehran and Washington, the American-Iranian nuclear talks are going swimmingly. This studied appearance is only natural. Iran's leaders are highly motivated to draw the U.S. into protracted negotiations, during which they can appear perfectly reasonable while avoiding further consequences for their inglorious ...

Geopolitical Variations and Political Challenges

The past week was replete with events that cannot be overlooked if we are to address critical conflicts around the world: the death of Pope Francis and its reverberations ; the evolutions of the Ukraine war ; the ultimate scope of the US-Iranian negotiations; the shifting facades of Turkey’s Islamic authoritarianism; and the normalization ...

Death toll from Iran port blast rises to 40

The death toll from a massive explosion at Iran's largest commercial port has risen to 40, according to the Health Commission of the Iranian Parliament. The Red Crescent chief Pirhossein Koolivand said Sunday, in a video published on the Iranian government's official website, updating earlier figures reported by state media ...

Iran, US Discuss Nuclear Deal in Third Round of Talks

The United States and Iran went into detail about a potential nuclear deal Saturday at their third consecutive round of talks, hoping to strike an accord that would ease regional tensions. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi again led the talks, which this time included a technical-level meeting between ...

Iran, US To Hold New Round of High-Level Nuclear Talks

Iran, US hold new round of high-stakes nuclear talks The United States and Iran were expected to start haggling over details of a potential nuclear deal in Oman on Saturday as they entered their third round of talks in as many weeks. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are again leading the discussions, ...