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Trump Iran framework gambles on diplomacy despite warning Tehran will 'lie and cheat'
Trump administration's Iran framework offers immediate oil sanctions waivers while postponing key nuclear questions, a gamble officials say carries risks.
Fox News Poll: Voters doubt new agreement will stop Iran from developing nukes
Fox News poll finds 64% of voters doubt a peace deal will keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, matching skepticism levels from the 2015 deal.
US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for backchannel commitments
US negotiators are working to quickly release the text of the agreement between Washington and Tehran, even as they downplay the significance of the specific language in the document, US officials told CNN.
Trump insists U.S. will not invest money in Iran as part of peace deal
Others in the president's circles, including Vice President JD Vance, have suggested Tehran could gain access to a major investment fund if it upholds its side of the peace accord.
U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end war, Trump says
The deal commits Tehran to forgo the development or acquisition of nuclear weapons in exchange for helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Why a frustrated Trump is turning again to bombs to force Iran’s hand
The Trump administration is making a new bid to prove a core assumption the Iran war so far suggests is flawed: that punishing strikes from a far superior US military force will force Tehran to capitulate.
The ultimate hostage negotiation: Why Iran talks are deadlocked
As President Donald Trump searches for a way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Washington and Tehran appear to be engaged in a standard negotiation.
Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.
President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.
Iran after 100 days of war: The triumph of survival
Tehran sees its ability to preserve its governing system amid a regime-change war as a clear victory.
Iran Demands Cash for Peace. That’s a Political Minefield for Trump.
Tehran wants quick access to its frozen funds, a major hurdle to a deal with Washington to end the war.
WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the 1st time since start of Iran war
The Republican former senator will sit before House and Senate committees to make the State Department's annual budget request. But the focus is likely to shift quickly to the already unsteady ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, which has been further tested in recent days by back-and-forth attacks.
Trump holds Situation Room meeting to decide on Iran deal
Trump faced a politically fraught decision to enter an agreement that would invariably require significant concessions to Tehran.
DC Wrap: Trump mulls tentative Iran ceasefire deal; DOJ probes E. Jean Carroll
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Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis.
Top Republican warns Trump against making a deal with Iran: 'Finish the job'
Sen. Roger Wicker publicly warns Trump against pursuing a weak Iran deal, urging the president to continue military pressure on Tehran's regime.
EXCLUSIVE: World Health Assembly Votes To Suspend USA's Voting Rights, Restore Iran's
GENEVA – The World Health Assembly Committee B resolved to penalise the United States for outstanding dues, while restoring Iranian voting rights on Thursday. Officials announced the sudden payment of Tehran's outstanding debts just as the summit commenced, averting an immediate penalty.
Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
President Donald Trump met with top members of his national security team on Saturday to discuss the path forward on the Iran war, a source familiar with meeting told CNN, a day before he said Tehran “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.”
Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
As Donald Trump grew increasingly frustrated with diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran, administration officials were closely watching whether the president’s trip to China — a nation with close ties to Tehran — would yield a significant breakthrough.
The postwar UAE and the remaking of Gulf politics – European Council on Foreign Relations
Iran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy,
The Dynamics of Escalating Tensions on the Washington-Tehran Axis
The impasse between Washington and Tehran is about the asymmetry between U.S.'s coercive approach to diplomacy and Iran's survival priorities.
Alarm grows over health of Iran’s female political prisoners
Rights activists have raised renewed concerns over the health of prominent female political prisoners after Nobel Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was transferred to a hospital in Tehran and reports emerged of worsening conditions for jailed activist Fatemeh Sepehri.
Iran releases Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi over health concerns
On Sunday, Mohammadi, winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was released on bail and sent to Tehran for medical treatment after 10 days of hospitalization in Zanjan, northern Iran, where she had been serving her sentence.
Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on bail amid health fears
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran for urgent medical treatment after supporters warned she was at risk of dying in prison. The activist,…
Oil prices retreat and global stocks hit record highs after Trump hails ‘great progress’ on Iran deal
US president pauses ‘Project Freedom’ to work on ‘final agreement’ with Tehran; stocks also ride high on AI euphoria
Iran has submitted a new peace plan, but Trump says he is skeptical
Donald Trump says he will review a 14-point proposal to end the US-Iran war after Tehran sent it via mediators in Pakistan.
Iran's monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At her studio in Iran's capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four months without its main link to c...
Trump tightens noose on Iran -- and summons his top commander to show Tehran he means business
“Political Disaster for Donald Trump”: Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks
Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are at an impasse as the conflict enters its third month. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. Iran is saying it will enter into direct talks with the U.S. “when President Trump lifts what Iran considers to be the illegal military naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz,” says Drop Site News co-founder Jeremy Scahill. “Iran has maintained that it’s not shut down the strait, but that it’s just shut it down for any vessels that are linked to the U.S. war in any way.” Scahill says a disorganized Trump administration is pushing a “total propaganda narrative” that it has the upper hand in negotiations, while Iran believes it has the “three M’s” on its side: munitions, markets and the midterms.
King Charles visits New York after Trump says UK monarch ‘agrees with me’ on Iran
US president said UK monarch agreed Tehran should not be allowed nuclear weapons
Businesses Working With Iranian Airlines Risk Sanctions, Warns U.S. Treasury Secretary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the U.S. will place sanctions on anyone conducting business with sanctioned Iranian airlines as commercial flights resume from Tehran. “Doing business with sanctioned Iranian airlines risks exposure to U.S. sanctions. Foreign governments should take all
Iran talks to resume this weekend without Vance
The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.
Trump blasted Obama’s Iran deal. Now he faces similar tradeoffs.
As U.S. envoys pursue peace talks, the president confronts persistent sticking points: sanctions relief, enrichment limits and the risk of empowering Tehran.
New threats and tensions rattle Iran ceasefire and test peace push
The Iran ceasefire and expected peace talks this week are hanging by a thread as tensions boil over the strategic waterway that epitomizes Tehran’s new leverage and a conflict that critics warn has escaped President Donald Trump’s control.
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
"Iran will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route, Ebrahim Azizi tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as peace talks hit home stretch
The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
Ceasefire or escalation? Trump weighs Iran talks amid troop surge
Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side.
Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in history. More than six weeks into the conflict, he has been unable to translate military might into political gain.
Iran: Israel’s Oil Depot Strikes Endanger Environment, Health
Israeli attacks on four oil depots around Tehran on March 7, 2026 may cause long-term health and environmental harm for civilians.
US crude futures fall over $1 as traders weigh supply risks
U.S. crude futures fell more than $1 in early Asian trade on Tuesday as traders balanced heightened supply risks linked to a U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with reports that Washington and Tehran were still open to talks after a tense meeting in Islamabad.
Iran war tests Trump’s most enduring political gifts
The Iran war is ending. Or so the White House says. The last-minute ceasefire this week in a conflict that has convulsed capitals from Washington to Brussels to Tehran has left several key issues up in the air. What does it mean politically? And will it last?
Iran cannot ‘hijack’ strait of Hormuz with shipping tolls, says Yvette Cooper
As Keir Starmer continues his Gulf visit, foreign secretary says laws of the sea prevent Tehran from charging for passage of ‘international transit route’
Uncertainty swirls around Iran ceasefire: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Democrats post another big special election gain.
U.S. Forces Stand Ready to Resume Combat. The President May Not Be as Enthused.
President Trump knows that even if a cease-fire runs out with no final agreement on the issues dividing Washington and Tehran, the political risk of renewing hostilities is high.
World Welcomes Ceasefire Between Washington and Tehran
Reports suggest discrepancies between the Persian and English versions of Iran’s ceasefire proposal, particularly regarding uranium enrichment
Envoy says Iran will take ‘proportionate’ action if Donald Trump follows through on attack threats
Tehran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, saying it wants a permanent end to the war.
Trump holds fast to Tuesday deadline, threatening Iran's bridges and power plants
Trump said he was optimistic about the prospects of working with a newly installed Iranian government. But Tehran dismissed the diplomatic overtures as “unrealistic."
Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump’s deadline approaches
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war, while President Donald Trump appeared to widen his threat from civilian targets to the whole Islamic Republic and his ultimatum ticked closer. “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and […]
US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government
The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported
Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war
Staff at the Children’s Medical Center organise activities to offer a joyful experience to children in hospital.
Universities Become New Frontline in the US-Israel War Against Iran
Videos verified by CNN show research facilities reduced to rubble at the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran.
Oil prices climb after Iran warns against US ground invasion
Oil prices climbed Sunday after Tehran warned against a US ground invasion.
Lebanon faces moment of truth as decision to expel Iranian envoy looms
Western countries watching closely for proof that Beirut can escape Tehran's orbit
Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile," Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC's scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia.
Europe’s trade with Iran: Which countries do the most business with Tehran?
EU–Iran trade fell to its lowest level in two decades in 2025 due to sanctions. Trade continues on a limited scale, with Germany accounting for the largest share.View on euronews
Iran launched missiles at US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Here’s what that says about its capabilities
Iran’s attempt to strike a US-UK base over 2,000 miles (over 3,000 kilometers) off its coast has renewed questions about Tehran’s military capabilities and how far its missiles can reach.
Chris Weidner: Climbing past the politics: the Iran I remember
Our first impression of Tehran was overwhelming. From the hillside beneath the Alborz Mountains we looked upon a sea of mostly white buildings — a metropolis home to more than 8 million people. Down there, thick pollution stung my eyes and …
Trump is presented daily with options to end the war in Iran. He hasn't taken any so far.
The off-ramps are a standard part of war planning, which also includes possibilities for escalation if the White House decides to increase the pressure on Iran, sources tell NBC News.
Iran's Political Prisoners Are in Danger From U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Thousands of detainees are in danger from U.S. and Israeli strikes and Tehran’s vengeance.
Middle East crisis: UN health agency releases emergency funds for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing another $2 million in emergency funds to support health systems in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as strikes against Iran by the US and Israeli continue amid counterstrikes across the Gulf and wider region by Tehran.
Iran wages economic war in hopes of outlasting U.S. and Israel
Tehran warns of strikes on banks after hitting data centers, hotels, airports and seaports, threatening the global finance hub of its more prosperous neighbors.
Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.
The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.
US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran
The US intelligence community has issued a flurry of private warnings in the past week to American companies and government agencies urging vigilance and the hardening of possible targets of cyber attack by the Iranian regime in response to the war with Tehran, according to national security sources and memos reviewed by CNN.
Tehran residents donate blood amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran
Iran’s political prisoners are in extreme danger. Here’s why that matters.
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani: The “brain trust” of opposition leaders in the country are in grave danger of regime “shoot-to-kill” reprisals and U.S. and Israeli bombs.
Iran’s political prisoners are in extreme danger. Here’s why that matters.
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani: The “brain trust” of opposition leaders in the country are in grave danger of regime “shoot-to-kill” reprisals and U.S. and Israeli bombs.
Trump Says He Should Have Role in Picking Iran’s Leader
The president’s comments were the most explicit he has been yet about his vision of an American role in creating a new government in Tehran.
Poll: Majority of voters disapproves of how Trump has handled Iran
Most independents say the U.S. should not have taken military action, along with a slice of Republicans, according to a national NBC News poll.
Is regime change really possible in Iran?
Inbuilt structural power makes Tehran authorities difficult to overthrow, as Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed him
Sharp partisan divide emerges over Iran strike, Trump's strategy: polls
Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, has divided Americans along partisan lines, according to a weekend poll.
Reports of Iranian Supreme Leader’s death raise questions about what comes next
Reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death have sparked questions about Iran's future leadership and potential regime change. While some view this as a historic moment with the possibility of reform, experts like Dr. Kelsey P. Norman warn of potential chaos and instability in the short to medium term. Former Tehran resident Arshia Kian expresses concern over a possible 'nightmare scenario' where power shifts without meaningful change, and he emphasizes the uncertainty and fear that persist in Iran. The situation remains fluid, with the timeline for any political transition unpredictable.
Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in the strikes from Israel and the U.S.
Few will mourn Ali Khamenei and his evil legacy, says UK defence secretary
John Healey warns of ‘very real and rising threat’ from Tehran as US and Israeli military action divides political opinion
Mamdani on strikes in Iran: ‘Americans do not want this’
Locations across Iran, including the capital city of Tehran, were targeted.
Watch: US, Israel launch attacks on Iran and Tehran retaliates
Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday, Feb. 28, as the US and Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran.
Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address
President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the US
Under Trump Pressure, Iran Finds Its Friends Are of Little Help
China and Russia have forged closer ties with Tehran but have shown little willingness to provide military aid in a conflict with the U.S.
Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent
President Donald Trump has warned that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat says Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the U.S. Trump’s remarks Friday came a few hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on MSNOW’s “Morning Joe” show that his country was planning to finalize a draft deal in “the next two to three days” to then send to Washington
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
The US military is continuing a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the Middle East ahead of planned talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday. The pieces are being moved into place both to intimidate Tehran and to have options to strike inside the country should negotiations over its nuclear program fail, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece. Israeli broadcaster KAN reported Eden's death on Monday. It said Eden was in
Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions
North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.
US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to contact them
The United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as the United States seeks to pressure Tehran over a government crackdown on protesters.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
President Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran on Monday in response to a violence crackdown by Tehran on growing anti-government protests. “Effecti…
Maduro’s fall puts Iran’s deep energy and defense cooperation with Venezuela at risk
Iran’s long-term alliance with Venezuela is now threatened now that Maduro is gone. Tehran had helped revive oil production while expanding military and intelligence operations.
No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters
President Donald Trump was seeking to send a “strong warning” to Iran on Friday when he suggested in an early morning Truth Social post that the US would forcibly intervene if Tehran shot and killed protesters. But as of now, there have been no major changes to troop levels in the region and no direct action has been taken, officials told CNN.
Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at Inaugural Jerusalem Sessions Festival
The controversy that has enveloped Israel's content sector since Oct. 7, 2023 was the hot topic at the inaugural Jerusalem Sessions conference.
Doctor tests host's fitness for longevity, provides New Year's health resolutions
Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani explains why strength and balance are key to longevity and demonstrates two simple tests that can help gauge how well the body is aging heading into the new year.
28 Iranian universities in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) has placed 28 Iranian universities among the top institutions worldwide for interdisciplinary science research, compared to 29 universities in the 2025 rankings.