U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran. Trump also signed a temporary budget, ending the government shutdown. Speaking to members of the press during the temporary budget signing ceremony in the Oval Office, President Trump answered questions on the current agenda. In his remarks, Trump stated that the...
Iran has reacted sharply to the European Union’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The Tehran administration summoned the ambassadors of EU member states to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to condemn the decision, arguing that the move violates international law. Iran took diplomatic action in response to...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced today via social media that he has instructed his Foreign Minister to conduct negotiations in response to the United States’ proposal for talks, in line with requests from friendly governments in the region. In his statement shared on social media, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said: “In light of the requests...
According to backstage reporting in the U.S. media, Washington and Tehran have signaled readiness for negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions. Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are reportedly working to organize talks in Ankara. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned of a “regional war,” while Israeli media urged preparedness for “surprises.” Reports say that the United...
A U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft has reportedly been spotted over the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman near Iran’s borders. Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 reported that a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft took off from a base in Bahrain. It was noted that the aircraft conducted surveillance flights over the Persian Gulf...
Turkish and Iranian Foreign Ministers met in Istanbul amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, with Ankara firmly opposing any military action against Iran and urging dialogue to prevent further regional instability. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul as tensions across the Middle East continue to rise. The two ministers...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During the conversation, the leaders discussed bilateral Turkey–Iran relations as well as the escalating military tensions in the region. In a statement, the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications said, “Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held a telephone conversation with Iranian President...
It has been reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is evaluating options to strike Iran following the failure of nuclear deal negotiations. According to a report by CNN, citing sources familiar with the matter, U.S. President Donald Trump is considering launching a major attack on Iran after ongoing nuclear talks failed to yield results. The...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Al Jazeera that attacking Iran would be wrong, stating, “My advice to my American friends is this: close the files with Iran one by one.” Al Jazeera English, while announcing the interview with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, said:“The Turkish foreign minister said that attacking Iran...
U.S. President Donald Trump said that another segment of the U.S. naval forces is currently moving toward Iran, expressing hope that Tehran will “make a deal.” Trump reiterated his threats against Iran, stating that a large “fleet” is heading toward the country and that the Iranian government should yield to U.S. demands. In his remarks,...