Iran negotiations
'Some optimism' in US-Iran negotiations despite major disagreements, sources tell 'Post'
US-Iran negotiations show some progress through Qatari mediation, but major disagreements over Tehran's nuclear program threaten a potential deal.
US-led initiative tightens efforts to block weapons from reaching Iran, stop nuclear proliferation
Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official says
US, Iran expected to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday, Tuesday, official says
Iran demands $24B release as US nuclear negotiations stall, Khamenei adviser says - CNN
Rezaei framed the demand for the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets as a "test of trust" for Trump, warning that the Islamic Republic would expand the war if hostilities resume.
Every diplomatic lifeline to Tehran tightens the noose on Iranians - opinion
The real Iranian people are waiting for the world to stop believing Tehran’s lies
Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis
The MSCI All-World index was up 0.13% to trade around record highs, as markets from Tokyo to Seoul traded at or near all-time peaks, underpinned by avid demand for anything AI-related.
Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to respond to latest US proposals, MoU, sources tell 'Post'
The latest proposal sent by the United States, which was shared with the Israeli sources, reflects a tougher stance by US President Trump on both the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program.
Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington
A first round of peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a pact, but Reuters reported on Thursday that Tehran and Washington had reached an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
