Trump weighs resuming strikes on Iran
The Islamabad negotiations fell apart after Tehran refused to dismantle its nuclear program; the White House is now weighing limited military action and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
US-Iran Talks
Contempt for Witkoff, Iran hardens its positions – 'The summit of screams' in Pakistan
Negotiations that opened with pleasantries collapsed into shouting, as Tehran's hardliners dictated unyielding positions despite Iran's weakened state.
Report: These are the major disputes between the US and Iran
According to The New York Times, the three issues the sides failed to resolve were reopening the Strait of Hormuz, unfreezing Iranian assets and transferring Iran's nuclear material. The regime in Tehran is demanding "war compensation" and refuses to reopen the strait to shipping until a final agreement is signed.
Vance says talks failed: 'We have not reached an agreement'
After a night packed with talks and reports, including a historic handshake between Vance and Ghalibaf, the vice president gave a brief statement. “I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America,” Vance said. Pakistan: “Iran and the US must honor the ceasefire.”
Iran backs down in Pakistan talks under Trump's Hormuz pledge
Israel Hayom has learned that President Donald Trump personally promised Gulf leaders that the Strait of Hormuz would remain fully open. A source familiar with the talks says Iran is taking relatively conciliatory positions on the nuclear issue, and the matter now appears solvable.
White House denies Iranian claim on frozen assets as US-Iran talks open
Talks between Pakistan’s prime minister and the American delegation have begun. Tehran is insisting on the preconditions it set for negotiations, including a ceasefire in Lebanon, war reparations and the release of frozen assets.
US-Iran talks falter as Israel braces for worst-case scenario
Despite Omani mediation efforts and optimistic signals from Muscat, Washington has urged US citizens to leave Iran again and warned of “additional steps.” As tensions mount worldwide, Israeli officials believe a potential strike could come soon and outline how it might unfold.
Progress or stonewalling? Iran's denial raises odds of US strike
Deep gaps remained at the end of the latest round of talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. According to American officials, the question is not whether to strike, but which targets to choose.
Iran shows no flexibility ahead of Geneva talks with US
Trump reportedly calls regime “bluffers” as a senior Israeli official asseses that a US strike could lead to the fall of the ayatollahs.
Little hope for beakthrough as Iran prepares new offer
As officials prepare to meet in Geneva, there is deep doubt that Iran’s proposal will differ significantly from previous offers. Meanwhile, Iran’s rapid trials continue, with dozens sentenced to death at the start of the week.