Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Doha to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on diplomatic initiatives underway to...
According to a statement from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing secondary customs tariffs on all countries that import goods from Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could impose additional customs duties of up to 25 percent on any country that trades with Iran...
Indirect talks between Iran and the United States, which began around 11:00 a.m. (local time) today in Muscat, the capital of Oman, have concluded for the day. While Iran’s Foreign Ministry signaled that negotiations will continue, officials described the talks as “a good start.” According to Iranian state television, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad...
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...