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204 articles about 84 events for “Iran Talks And Diplomacy”.
“It was a snapshot for the history books of four huge destabilising conflicts for which there seems to be no means of, or interest in, resolution – Ukraine, Iran, Palestine and Sudan.”
“Indirect talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the seven-month-long war continue – most recently via Qatar as mediator on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York – but the two sides still disagree about the…”
“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks Sept 29 - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release…”
“…on in goods during Xi visit 3-day summit ends with personal diplomacy rather than big public breakthroughs The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion US of goods and launch a dialogue on AI, both countries said following…”
“"Personal diplomacy between the two leaders is important, but the emphasis on working-level engagement, military-to-military dialogue and crisis-management mechanisms suggests an effort to make that stability more durable and institutionalized," said Wang…”
“Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and tour of US National Archives AI generated WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House on Sept 25 and visited the National Archives, capping a three-day summit that…”
“The diplomatic mission follows a three-hour meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow a day earlier, and represents Washington’s most direct effort to revive peace talks since the outbreak of the US-Iran war in February.”
“U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held “encouraging” talks in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push to end more than four-and-a-half years of Russia’s full-scale invasion.”
“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Donald Trump has sent his 'personal regards' to Volodymyr Zelensky as 'substantive' talks between US negotiators and the Ukrainian president get under way.”
“Iran’s currency plummeted in value Monday, hitting a record-low open-market rate of 2.02 million rials to the dollar, amid the White House’s launch of “Operation Economic Outcast,” which aims to force concessions from Iran through isolation and a financial…”
“…ed taking future joint control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran for weeks, and those talks — which have included the notion of fees being charged for commercial ships to use the maritime route — have drawn stern warnings from the White House about…”
“The war between the two countries, started by the US and Israel in February, appears stalemated, with peace talks stalled, Tehran keeping the key Strait of Hormuz shut and Washington persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran.”
“The U.S. and South Korean militaries wrapped up their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled on Friday in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, though the North suggested the step isn't enough to convince it to return to talks.”
“… after North Korea said a US decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea did not change what it sees as the provocative nature of the drills, dampening hopes for an early resumption of diplomacy between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and…”
“Explaining his reasons for the decision, the US president cited what he said was a good relationship with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and South Korea’s refusal to support him over the war against Iran.”
“The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, had already been welcomed by the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, who is hosting one of the group’s most closely watched gatherings since its inception.”
“Leaders of the BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on the first day of the two-day summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, despite divisions among members over the wars in Iran and Ukraine.”
“The talks are being held on the eve of the annual summit of Brics leaders in the Indian capital, that will see the participation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, among others.”
“Tehran has been holding talks on the future of Hormuz with Oman for weeks, while insisting that the strait will remain closed as long as Washington has not fulfilled its commitments under the June memorandum of understanding, which calls for lifting the U.S.…”
“The attack underscores the ongoing dangers for vessels attempting to transit the key waterway while it’s firmly under Iranian control, even as Oman and Iran are reportedly in the final stages of talks on a plan to manage shipping traffic through the strait.”
“…eral campaign preceding the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers, which curbed Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for lifting sanctions, the latest measures rely on public threats rather than sustained diplomacy with allies and trading…”
“TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that there was no military solution to the US’ war against the Islamic Republic and that only negotiations based on “justice and fairness” could end the conflict, as talks between Washington…”
“Speaking to foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi said Iran had clearly explained its conditions for reopening the strait and that Tehran hoped Washington would choose diplomacy and accept its proposal.”
“Indirect peace talks conducted between the US and Iran via mediators have been continuing without any breakthroughs.”
“The goal, Noury said, citing sources inside the Pentagon and White House, is to keep military options “on the table” for Trump regardless of how diplomacy unfolds, with the Pentagon not planning to withdraw any assets even if an agreement with Iran is reached.”
“Meanwhile, Qatar continued to promote its shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending the seven-month-old war between Iran and the United States.”
“The message comes five weeks before the midterm elections in the US and one day after the US-Israel war against Iran hit its seven-month mark.”
“LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham once said he would refuse to meet Donald Trump.”
“In theory, Tuesday’s meeting – arranged to coincide with Mr Burnham’s first participation at the UN General Assembly – will stick to relatively safe topics such as AI, Iran and Ukraine.”
“A government official in Turkey, another potential mediator, said this week that it was in talks with Iran and the United Arab Emirates to try and lower tensions.”
“A government official in Turkey, another potential mediator, said this week that it was in talks with Iran and the United Arab Emirates to try and lower tensions.”
“Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed concern about fighting between the Saudis and Houthis and said Iran would be ready to settle disputes between them through diplomacy.”
“If anything else happens against Iran, we will strike them again,” said Habibollah Sayyari, chief of staff and joint coordinator of the army.”
“The US administration hopes to make diplomatic headway before November’s midterm elections, with Washington also seeking to arrange broader talks involving Russia and Ukraine later this month.”
“It comes as Ukrainian negotiators will travel to the US on Friday and Saturday for talks, Zelensky added, urging Donald Trump to increase sanction pressure on Russia.”
““The instant the actions in Iran began and I was asked to extend my volunteer role, I ended all conversations about additional fundraising,””
“Iran is Pakistan’s neighbour, and Ahmad said Pakistan played an important role in mediating between the United States and Iran, bringing about a ceasefire in April, the Islamabad talks and the process that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of…”
“…d played an important role in mediating between the United States and Iran, helping bring about a ceasefire in April, facilitating the Islamabad talks and contributing to the process that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in…”
“…ad maintains cross-border terror attacks rose despite peace talks with Taliban • ICC unseals warrants for Afghan ministers over anti-women actions ISLAMABAD: The eighth edition of the Moscow Format regional consultations on Afghanistan on Monday ended without…”
“The diplomacy has been real, and it has been squandered.”
“When you're- we're in this awful, horrific, awful crisis in every dimension and how do you- you can't just say stop the war release the hostages, you have to actually make that happen using diplomacy, leverage.”
“And as the lead story in today’s New York Times revealed, the Trump administration’s talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine now involve “a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit Middle Eastern business executives with ties to the two main…”
“On September 26, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam travelled to the UK for talks with British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell and other officials on the Chagos issue.”
“Iran readies harder retaliation if attacked as diplomacy faces long odds DUBAI, Oct 1 - Iran is preparing a broader and more forceful response if the United States resumes large-scale military attacks, sources said, while continuing a diplomatic push that…”
“Oil prices barely changed as investors assess US-Iran peace talks Oil prices were nearly flat in early Asia trade this morning, following the previous day's gains and steep monthly rises, as investors assessed the outcome of US-Iran peace talks and the…”
“Trump is seeking to re-engage with Kim and secure a win on the international stage as the US and Israel’s war on Iran enters its eighth month.”
“The U.S. on Tuesday targeted people and firms around the globe that it has accused of being financial facilitators or enablers of Iran’s military supply chain, as the Trump administration pushes forward with economic warfare against Tehran at a time when…”
“In return for Iranian commitments, Washington agreed to measures that included lifting its naval blockade, providing oil-related sanctions waivers, and releasing restricted Iranian assets.”
“The talks in Washington, DC, on Monday came as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its eighth month, with diplomacy at a stalemate as mediators continue to pass messages between the parties.”
“In his UNGA address, the premier presented Pakistan’s perspective on regional and global developments with a renewed push for peace through diplomacy.”
“Diplomacy Meanwhile, Iran’s delegation in New York for the UN General Assembly is not planning further talks with the United States, the state news agency IRNA reported on Monday.”
“Also on Sunday, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is ready for either renewed fighting or diplomacy, and that the choice rests with Trump.”
“…vel three-day Washington summit with China last week, where closed-door talks between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping yielded no major policy breakthroughs on prickly issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with…”
“THE war that the US and Israel imposed on Iran this year has failed to achieve any of the objectives that the two countries had intended.”
“And Iranian media outlets say the country's president has left New York after a busy week at the United Nations gathering of world leaders that included Iran's indirect talks with the United States.”
“Sharif also touted Pakistan’s efforts to broker peace between the U.S. and Iran in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.”
“PM Shehbaz said, referring to the Islamabad Talks that resulted in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Iran in June.”
“PM Shehbaz said, referring to the Islamabad Talks that resulted in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Iran in June.”
“Saudi Arabia fired warning shots at the airport in Sanaa to stop the Houthi delegation from returning from Iran with Iranian advisers, and Houthi forces hit back hard, sweeping Yemen's coast while bombing Saudi oil infrastructure.”
“The United States is working to arrange a new round of talks in a bid to end the four-and-a-half-year Russia-Ukraine war.”
“The Pezeshkian interview and speech took place amid a pause in fighting between the US and Iran and a brief attempt at diplomacy in New York, with Qatar serving as intermediary between the warring parties.”
“…between the two leaders came days after Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for talks with Iranian leaders and officials, seeking to revive Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the U.S. amid a continuing…”
“The Pezeshkian interview and speech took place amid a pause in fighting between the US and Iran and a brief attempt at diplomacy in New York, with Qatar serving as intermediary between the warring parties.”
“Diplomatic sources say Qatar is handling the immediate shuttle diplomacy between the US and Iran in New York, while Pakistan is working through a parallel channel with Tehran as regional efforts intensify to keep the latest diplomatic contacts from collapsing.”
“World leaders have also expressed concern with Trump’s expansionist rhetoric towards Canada, Greenland, Venezuela, and Cuba, as well as the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran, which has driven up energy prices around the world.”
“'CRAVEN HYPOCRITES' Unlike in 2025, Trump did not use his Tuesday speech to complain about escalators or teleprompters and largely stuck to a script that focused on defending his record in the war with Iran and on the US economy.”
“Ukraine's foreign minister holds talks with Iran's Araqchi amid tensions Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday he discussed ways of keeping tensions in check at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.”
““Diplomacy must respond to the realities on the ground,” he emphasised to the attendees, which included various heads of states and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (via video).”
“Trump, whose war on Iran is nearing the seven-month mark, said US and Iranian officials would hold another round of talks in the “very near future”.”
“Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv remains ready for a bilateral “energy ceasefire” with Russia after holding separate talks with the leaders of the United States and the United Kingdom in New York City.”
“Flights from Iran to Baghdad and Muscat will be cancelled starting at midnight ahead of new United States sanctions taking effect Wednesday, Tasnim News Agency reported.”
“The forthcoming talks planned between Pakistani and US leadership on the margins of the UN General Assembly offer both sides a wondrous opportunity to re-envision bilateral ties in a broader spectrum of cooperation: more meaningful, multidimensional, and…”
“Iran relays conditions for talks Iran has conveyed through Qatar a set of conditions for reopening talks, including an end to fighting on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an end to the US naval blockade.”
“Oman has long played a quiet role in US-Iran diplomacy, while Qatar has facilitated backchannel negotiations and prisoner exchanges.”
“South Korea, US want resumption of talks with North Korea Whatever approach the U.S., South Korea and their partners take, it’s unclear whether North Korea would return to talks anytime soon.”
“Talks on Iran, the Middle East and other international issues are expected to take place before Trump heads back to Washington later in the week for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.”
“The prime minister said he had agreed to a request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure against the Iran-backed rebels and help keep oil flowing from the Gulf to ease global economic turmoil.”
“Global diplomacy takes center stage in New York this week, highlighted by talks between the US and Chinese leaders, even as global conflict looks set to intensify.”
“South Africa hosted China and Iran in Beijing-led naval drills this year, a public show of devotion to the BRICS bloc that further fueled Washington’s ire.”
“Efforts to revive talks between the US and Iran had stalled before these developments.”
“Also on Sunday, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari, told US media in New York that the mediation efforts by his government are ongoing to restart talks between Tehran and Washington to end the US-Israel war on Iran.”
“While reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia on Thursday, and terming the situation around Bab al-Mandeb “exceptionally serious”, the Foreign Office said that “dialogue and diplomacy” were required, not “coercive measures”.”
“Since last year, India has signed a trade deal with Britain, finalised one with the EU and is looking to conclude talks on another one with Canada by the end of the year.”
“For more than two years, the 2023 Beijing-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran seemed to mark a shift in Gulf politics: Away from confrontation and towards managed coexistence.”
“In July 2024, Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s political bureau and its lead negotiator in the Gaza ceasefire talks, while that diplomacy was still under way; authority passed to Yahya Sinwar, and the negotiating track never recovered.”
“Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has also been a lead negotiator during talks between Tehran and Washington at different stages during the past six months, typed out a version of the Taylor equation, a formula used by central banks to…”
“Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit WASHINGTON D.C. – With seven days to go before a high-stakes meeting between the leaders of the United…”
“Shackled by sanctions for decades, and threatened incessantly with war, Iran had been walled away from the rest of the world since 1979.”
“Iqbal said, adding that in the past two years, Pakistan had seen many successes, namely Marka-i-Haq and recent diplomacy efforts in the US-Iran war.”
“Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall RIYADH, Sept 15 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea, Yemeni…”
“… the countdown to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States for a summit next week with his US counterpart Donald Trump, when the war on Iran and disruption of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be high on the…”
“The ceasefire itself came apart on its own terms: talks in Islamabad over access to Hormuz collapsed, and by July, Iranian strikes on commercial vessels that had bypassed Tehran’s approved shipping lane brought the fighting back in earnest.”
“LET’S START WITH THE OBVIOUS: It’s safe to say that in the entire known history of diplomacy, there has never been a more clownish team of envoys than Witkoff and Kushner.”
“And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback Good morning.”
“…d cost more per month for as long as it goes on. - A senior Iranian official on Monday rejected what he called President Trump's "mixed signals" on openness to talks to end the war between the two nations, insisting "the " and ruling out any dialogue "until…”
“The talks follow the UAE’s suspension of trade and financial dealings with Iran in August and follow UAE's firm position that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" after Iran's attacks on the Gulf countries.”
“Qatar says it is working with China to resume Middle East talks Qatar's government said Tuesday that the small Persian Gulf nation was working with China in a bid to resume diplomacy aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the conflict in the…”
“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - A news outlet run by Iran's military said Thursday that Iranian and Omani officials have reached an agreement to open a temporary new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but that the…”
“US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US has begun an “unprecedented” sanctions campaign against Iran “and its enablers”.”
“Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea’s leader, said she knew “absolutely nothing” about talks with Trump, and that the US remains an enemy of Pyongyang.”
“Turkey urges Trump to continue talks with Iran Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his American counterpart Donald Trump that it was important to continue talks with Iran to pursue diplomacy.”
“A June 22 joint statement from the two countries said they were mediating talks between the United States and Iran under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.”
“Trump said on Sunday that he had called off massive strikes on Iran because Gulf allies and Tehran had asked him to give diplomacy a chance, adding that U.S.-Iran talks would resume Monday afternoon and that a "deal is imminent."”