Iran and US set for nuclear talks in Oman Tehran confirms talks will happen on Saturday, but at odds with Trump’s claim of direct negotiations. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025
Trump says U.S. will have ‘direct talks’ with Iran as strikes on Houthis continue Trump withdrew from a US-brokered agreement to put curbs on Iran’s nuclear program during his first term in the White House The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
Trump open to tariff talks but warns of locking some countries out of US market - Roll Call President Trump vowed Monday to continue with his tariffs push while signaling a willingness to negotiate with other world leaders. Roll Call · Apr 7, 2025
Critics may sniff at Ed Sheeran’s Persian fusion hit Azizam – but we Iranians love it With its Iranian melodies, instrumentation and backing singers, Sheeran’s joyful new single is a reminder of how culture transcends borders The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025
All the Mountains Give review – gripping portrait of smugglers on the Iran-Iraq border Arash Rakhsha’s documentary follows two Kurdish friends just about getting by smuggling goods across the mountains The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025
Netanyahu And Trump To Talk Tariffs, Iran And Gaza Talks on Monday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are expected to be dominated by Washington's shock tariffs on Israel and escalating tensions with Iran. International Business Times · Apr 7, 2025
Netanyahu heads to Washington to talk tariffs, Gaza and Iran with Trump Visit would make Israel’s prime minister the first foreign leader to travel to Washington in attempt to negotiate a better deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025
Israel's Netanyahu Ends Hungary Visit, Heads To US Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Budapest on Sunday to head to the US to talk tariffs and Iran with President Donald Trump after wrapping up a multi-day-visit to Hungary. International Business Times · Apr 6, 2025
Iran rejects ‘meaningless’ direct talks with US As war of words over nuclear weapons deal escalates, FM Araghchi says he wants talks on ‘equal footing’. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2025
Iran’s president fires deputy for taking holiday to Antarctica Shahram Dabiri was removed from his post after photos emerged showing him and his wife posing in front of a Dutch expedition vessel bound for the icy continent Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu set for talks with Trump in Washington, DC US media reports citing unnamed US and Israeli officials say the meeting would take place at the White House on Monday. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2025
Iran currency falls to record low against dollar as tensions with US mount As traders opened on Saturday, the exchange rate fell to 1,043,000 rials to the dollar. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2025
Iran's currency falls to record low against the dollar as tensions run high Iran’s rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
With US bombers at the ready, can Trump cut a deal with Iran and avoid a war? The United States and Iran are once again on a collision course over the Iranian nuclear program. The Conversation · Apr 5, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2025 France warns of military conflict if nuclear talks with Iran collapse France this week warned that failure to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran could lead to war, further raising tensions in an already volatile region.
Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2025 Trump says he thinks Iran wants direct talks with US US president says Iran initially wanted talks through intermediaries, but he thinks Tehran has changed its position.
Reason · Apr 3, 2025 Yes, Trump Really Put Higher Tariffs on Israel Than Iran And he did it after Israel dropped all its tariffs on American goods.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2025 Trump has abandoned the idea of diplomacy in the Middle East The administration has proposed no realistic settlement, leaving a void for Netanyahu. This is foolishness gone wild
inkl · Apr 3, 2025 OFAC Sanctions Against Middle Eastern Countries: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions designed to advance foreign policy and national security objectives
Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025 Military clash ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, France says Diplomatic failure on Iran deal could lead to military confrontation, French foreign minister warns.
International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025 Military Confrontation 'Almost Inevitable' If Iran Nuclear Talks Fail: French FM France's foreign minister warned Wednesday that a military confrontation with Iran would be "almost inevitable" if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme failed.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 New photos show Pentagon continuing mysterious buildup in the wake of Trump’s latest threats against Iran Almost a third of the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of B-2 Spirit bombers have been sighted at a strategic Chagos Islands outpost as tensions rise in the Middle East
Marie Claire · Apr 2, 2025 The Women's Prize for Fiction shines a light on personal freedom and the search for human connection Miranda July and debut author Aria Aber are shortlisted in this year's Women's Prize for Fiction
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction American authors Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida, Houthi rebels say Suspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, with the Houthis saying one strike killed at least four people near the Red Sea port city of Hodeida