Politics
Iran and the United States have held their first nuclear discussions since a 12-day conflict last June, agreeing to keep diplomatic efforts alive despite deep mistrust and sharply different demands. The indirect talks, mediated by Oman, took place in Muscat on February 6, with follow-up consultations......
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on Iranians to show unity and resolve in a televised address on Monday, urging mass participation in rallies marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on February 11, as authorities moved to arrest several prominent reformist......
Oil prices climbed on Friday as the United States and Iran held their first indirect negotiations since American forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities during last year’s June conflict. The discussions, hosted in Oman, ended with an agreement to continue talks, although deep divisions remain......
Iran staged a carefully timed display of military strength on Friday by revealing the Khorramshahr 4 ballistic missile just hours before opening sensitive nuclear negotiations with the United States in Oman. The missile was presented inside an underground facility operated by the Islamic Revolutionary......
Iran and the United States have opened indirect nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman, marking the first high level diplomatic contact between the two rivals since United States air strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities during the conflict with Israel in June 2025. The talks, held through Omani......
The United States has consented to Iran's request to relocate nuclear negotiations from Istanbul to Oman, opting for a bilateral format in a move that signals the first direct talks between Washington and Tehran since discussions collapsed last June. This development comes as both sides grapple with......
DUBAI, May 15— U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Washington is on the verge of finalizing a nuclear agreement with Iran, suggesting that Tehran has "sort of" accepted the proposed terms. Speaking during a visit to the Gulf region, Trump emphasized the seriousness......
In the days leading up to a surprise ceasefire between the U.S. and the Houthis, U.S. intelligence picked up signs that the Yemeni fighters were seeking an exit after enduring seven weeks of intense U.S. airstrikes, according to four U.S. officials. Houthi leaders began reaching out to U.S. allies in......
On May 11, top Iranian and U.S. negotiators resumed nuclear discussions, aiming to address disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program. The talks are part of efforts to make progress as Washington toughens its approach ahead of President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East. Despite......
In a landmark meeting held on Sunday in Muscat, the Kingdom of Morocco and the Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors. This affirmation came during the 7th session of the Moroccan-Omani Joint Commission, co-chaired by Nasser Bourita, the......
Iran has expressed its willingness to give high-level nuclear talks with the United States a "genuine chance" after President Donald Trump's threat of bombing if negotiations fail. The announcement of these talks came unexpectedly on Monday, with the two countries set to engage in discussions......
In a diplomatic tour de force, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been traversing the Middle East, meeting with key players and allies in a bid to navigate the region's volatile landscape. The latest stop on this tour saw Araghchi engage in talks with a senior official from Yemen's......
