Iran negotiations

Iran has no idea who they're fighting - opinion

For nearly half a century, Iran has become accustomed to dealing with weak American presidents whom they could manipulate, deceive, intimidate, and outlast. But Donald Trump isn't like anyone else.

US President Donald Trump pictured at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 19, 2026; illustrative.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.

Iran to get half of $12b., in frozen assets following MoU, Pezeshkian tells state media

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s mistake going into the Iran war was thinking that US President Donald Trump’s proven pattern of behavior would sustain itself for the duration of a drawn out war. PremiumPremium

Trump’s betrayal of Israel was predictable - opinion

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23, 2026.

Woven with hidden threads: The cultural-religious doctrine behind Tehran's moves - opinion


China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway

"We hope that the parties concerned can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway," China's Foreign Minister said.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives to speak with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, May 26, 2026

Even with Gulf on edge, negotiations stalling, experts say peace with Israel 'possible' - analysis

Faisal J. Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, noted that peace is possible with Israel but that the country “needs to embrace a two-state solution.”

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani standby prior to signing the Abraham Accords with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.

Iran's Khamenei hidden behind 'labyrinth' of couriers, US intelligence reveals - report

According to US intelligence, Khamenei is only reachable through a "labyrinth" of couriers, causing difficulties and delays during the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, officials said.

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Can the Middle East handle the endless rollercoaster between Iran, US, and Israel - analysis

The Middle East has already gone through decades of conflict and crisis, but in this case, many countries seem to think that the US and Israel are driving uncertainty.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, response expected by Sunday - report

The Strait of Hormuz has been a key issue raised by both the US and Iran after each country imposed closures and blockades of the waterway.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Netanyahu 'sidelined' by Trump, has little control over Iran decisions - report

Citing two unnamed Israeli defense officials, the NYT said that Israel is "almost entirely out of the loop" in talks between the United States and Iran.

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump. (illustration)

Trump says there's a 50/50 chance of signing deal as US, Iran reportedly near ceasefire extension

US response to Iran proposal expected by Sunday • Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf meets Pakistani Army Chief • No deal in sight if US insists on discussing nuclear issue, Iranian FM spokesperson says

Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the US Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

Iran, Oman negotiate possible tolls system for Strait of Hormuz even as US warns against it - NYT

Iran has recently created the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority," an organization from the Islamic regime that aims to govern the international waterway.

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations

Trump said that he "very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr.," but couldn't because of undisclosed circumstances that required him to stay in the White House.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the U.S. following his official visit with President Xi Jinping in China, May 15, 2026.

Trump 'seriously considering resuming war' after latest Iranian proposal - report

CNN reported that the latest Iranian proposal, which Trump called "unacceptable," is pushing Trump into believing he must resume the war against the regime.

US President Donald Trump attends a Mother’s Day reception for Gold Star mothers.