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“Jared Kushner - Donald Trump's son-in-law and part of the US delegation alongside peace envoy Steve Witkoff - said the talks would be focused on addressing the "postwar security concerns" of both Russia and Ukraine.”
“Russia, Ukraine to meet for US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal possible KYIV/WASHINGTON, Nov 10 - Russian and Ukrainian officials planned to meet on Tuesday for two days of US-brokered talks — their first since February — after President Donald Trump…”
“Qatar has been acting as a mediator in talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the nations’ conflict, which started with the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran earlier this year.”
“Trump says US will hold off on new Iran strikes after appeals from Middle East neighbours AI generated WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ABU DHABI - US President Donald Trump said on Nov 9 he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for the time being after…”
“US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Iran’s nuclear programme was effectively obliterated by the brief US strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025.”
“US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Iran’s nuclear programme was effectively obliterated by the brief US strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025.”
“On Saturday, Trump called US attacks against Iran’s Qeshm island, in the Strait of Hormuz, “minor strikes” targeting Iranian air defences and launchers.”
“Iran's proposal to end the war involves an end to the US blockade of its ports, the lifting of some sanctions and a halt to bombing in return for Tehran stopping its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with talks on its nuclear programme and other sanctions…”
“United States President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani behind closed doors at the White House on Monday, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to bridge differences over Iran’s…”
“Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei said in a social media post, “If the US launches another war against Iran, every military base involved in the aggression, from West Asia to Europe, will be a legitimate target for Iran’s lethal strikes.””
“Mojtaba has said Iran needs to end the “no war, no peace” situation amid the volatile status of the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade on the Iranian ports.”
“The news comes as US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine appear to be picking up again this week after months of deadlock following the US-Israeli war against Iran.”
“Mediators are trying to prevent large-scale US attacks on Iran, which Trump has repeatedly threatened, with talks continuing.”
“The US military carried out new airstrikes on Iranian defence systems, sending ripples across the Gulf, but Trump insists they are “minor strikes” while intense diplomatic efforts continue to avert an all-out war.”
“Still, Trump has kept the option of further strikes on Iran, as well as diplomatic talks, open.”
“Democrats weren't the only ones celebrating amid shattering defeats for Republicans in the midterm elections — Iranian leaders also took a victory lap Wednesday.”
“…t of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message,” said Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in talks with Washington that led to the signing of a short-lived memorandum of understanding in…”
“During their two-day gathering, G-7 foreign ministers are set to discuss support for Ukraine as it battles Moscow’s invasion, alongside efforts to stabilise the Middle East, which has been engulfed in war since US-Israel strikes targeting Iran in February.”
“According to Tehran, during the most intense phase of the war — which lasted nearly 40 days — the US and Israel launched strikes against critical Iranian infrastructure, including gas processing plants.”
“Speaking after the meeting, Rezaei said the talks had focused on security arrangements in the region, as well as Russia’s support for ending what he called the US’s “aggression” against Iran.”
“Iran has called the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz “unconvincing” as US President Donald Trump confirmed launching strikes on an Iranian island near the strategic waterway.”
“A U.S. official, who wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said Monday that the strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against the U.S. in the strait.”
“Amid growing concerns about renewed attacks on Iran following Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States, US forces have struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in what officials have reportedly described as a defensive measure.”
“…commanders told The New York Times on Wednesday that thousands of US air and naval forces on more than a dozen ships and at bases around the Middle East and in the US are poised to resume major combat operations against Iran on President Donald Trump’s…”
“Trump said 26 minutes into a rambling speech which focused on his project to renovate monuments in the US capital, rather than inflation, the Iran war and other issues driving voters.”
“But two days after the election, on November 5, the US news outlet Axios reported that the US military was making final preparations for a possible resumption of large-scale strikes against Iran.”
“Iran’s Khamenei gives government powers to hold talks on war AI generated TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government has been granted more authority by the country’s supreme leader to pursue peace talks, signalling a potential diplomatic…”
“Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly granted “powers” to the government to accelerate talks with the US to end the regional war, the state IRNA news agency said.”
“His comments came as US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the talks were going “fine” but added that Iranian authorities were not “reliable”.”
“Al-Zaidi spoke to US President Donald Trump over the phone on Thursday, according to his office, as diplomatic efforts intensify to avert renewed US strikes on Iran.”
“That question has loomed over the campaign for weeks, as officials leaked plans for a new round of joint US-Israeli military strikes that would target Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, missile arsenals and civilian infrastructure.”
“US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation on Saturday to discuss Washington's negotiations with Iran and the possibility of resuming military operations, with Netanyahu pressing for fresh strikes…”
“The meetings come days after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threat more than eight months into the conflict, which was triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and has at times spilled over into neighbouring countries.”
“Trump weighing diplomacy as Iran talks continue Carlson's claims come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations between Washington and Tehran, even as the possibility of renewed military action remains under discussion.”
“Donald Trump has massed troops in the Middle East amid concerns he will launch a fresh attack on Iran after the US midterms conclude next week America has deployed a third carrier group, led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt (pictured) Things escalated on Friday…”
“US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz came just hours before Americans voted, amid continuing exchanges of proposals between Washington and Tehran.”
“…te media said that Khamenei - who hasn’t been seen publicly since the Iran war began with US and Israeli strikes in late February - also called for an updated list of potential US and Israeli targets, to include “all kinds of physical and non-physical…”
“Despite suggestions that representatives from Iran and the US would come to Doha for direct talks, it subsequently emerged that there were no US representatives in Doha for the meetings.”
“Talks US President Donald Trump earlier rejected reports that he had ordered renewed peace talks, instead claiming without elaborating that the Vance letter was concerned with allowing medical supplies into Iran.”
“His comment followed efforts by mediators, including Qatar and Pakistan, to prevent new US strikes on Iran.”
“Meanwhile, Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.”
“Iran has released footage of a vast tunnel network lined with anti-ship cruise missiles The video, showing rows of missiles stored inside the labyrinth-like facility, has surfaced amid fears Donald Trump will launch a major bombing campaign against Tehran…”
“Many participants worried that renewed US strikes on Iran would send oil prices sharply higher, deepening the pain, they said.”
“Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli strikes began in late February, and global energy prices have risen sharply since.”
“US hosts G-20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members AI generated ATLANTA - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks on Oct 30 with Group of 20 (G-20) counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, in meetings set to be fractious as wars in…”
“Iran supreme leader orders 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against returning to war following threats from the Islamic republic's foes of a…”
“The risk is compounded by Ukraine's dwindling air-defence capabilities, with the US restricting supplies of Patriot interceptors amid a global shortage linked to the war on Iran.”
“Hossein Kanani Moghaddam, a former senior IRGC commander, told Al Jazeera that despite extensive blows to the Iranian armed forces during US and Israeli strikes earlier this year, they are now in better operational shape compared with previous conflicts.”
“…sident says outreach focused on medical supplies, not peace talks • Tehran confirms receiving vice president’s letter, no response yet • US media claims correspondence sought to avert new strikes TEHRAN: Iranian media reported on Thursday that Tehran had…”
“United States Vice President JD Vance has sent a letter to Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, in an 11th-hour push to restart peace talks, according to US media reports.”
“US vice president JD Vance has opened a direct channel to one of Iran’s most powerful hard-liners in an attempt to revive peace negotiations according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.”
“Gulf countries have stepped up diplomacy with Iran in a bid to de-escalate tensions across the Middle East, amid fears of renewed US strikes on Tehran and intensifying hostilities between Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.”
“HELD amid the threat of a renewed US-Israeli attack on Iran and escalating conflict in the Arabian Peninsula, the meeting between Iranian leaders and members of the Makkah Defence Alliance was deeply significant — though it remained unclear whether the talks…”
“The talks come amid continuing attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.”
“An investigation has revealed that Russian satellites are assisting the Iran-aligned Houthis to strike Saudi Arabia’s military and energy infrastructure, further upending global energy markets amid the US war on Iran.”
“Beat the blockade: Reuters said Iran has “created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both the US naval blockade and Western sanctions.””
“The US has pressed Ukraine to suspend strikes on Russian oil refineries, which it argues added to high energy prices, a sensitive issue for the Trump administration amid its war on Iran and US midterm elections next month.”
“Efforts headed by the United States to pursue talks stalled in February with the outbreak of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.”
“After talks with Trump's envoys in the Norwegian capital, Zelensky thanked Washington for the resumption of US intelligence of looming Russian strikes on civilian targets and energy plants.”
“And what he claimed were efforts to reduce oil prices, which have surged since the US launched strikes on Iran in February, sparking conflict that continues today.”
“Iraq has recently begun exporting limited quantities of oil through Syria following the outbreak of the US-led war on Iran.”
“President Trump has fueled speculation that he could order a resumption of U.S. strikes on Iran after next Tuesday's midterm elections.”
“Iran, Mecca alliance talks In a joint statement issued late on Monday, the four countries “agreed to continue the dialogue to strengthen cooperation amongst the four regional countries, including for peace and security in the region”, according to Iranian…”
“Khamenei’s statement comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at preventing another round of US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic and resolving the mounting conflict in Yemen between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels.”
“A new memo circulated by US intelligence claims that Iran is in the 'advanced stages' of plots to kill American officials in the Middle East and elsewhere The news comes amid another spike in oil prices and rumors that Donald Trump may resume strikes on…”
“U.S. officials have adamantly denied the drawdowns are tied to any potential new U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.”
“HEZBOLLAH ON ALERT Hezbollah's effort comes amid continued tensions in the wider Middle Eastern conflict ignited by the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February.”
“The war has seen the Strait of Hormuz largely closed to shipping, massive damage to Iranian and Arab infrastructure in missile and air strikes, and huge disruptions to global energy supplies.”
“Explainer-How Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy sites deepened the rift with Trump WASHINGTON, Oct 25 - Relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took a sharp downward turn in recent weeks, with each leader…”
“Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight, with seven killed on the Ukrainian side, shortly after US President Donald Trump's envoy held talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.”
“Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks, frees US citizen held in Russia ST PETERSBURG, Russia, Oct 21 - President Vladimir Putin hosted US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in a grand imperial palace on Wednesday to review new ideas on ending the war…”
“The United States and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed military strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, according to a report by The New York Times.”
“- Published The hug that Trump envoy Steve Witkoff offered Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of this afternoon's talks in Oslo is unlikely to have dispelled the Ukrainian leader's misgivings about the current direction of US policy towards his war-ravaged country.”
“Ukraine says the Russian strikes have become even deadlier because of the absence of US technology needed to fend them off.”
“Instead, Hardie said, Trump pressed Ukraine to halt its refinery strikes without securing the same restraint from Putin.”
“The Israeli premier justified this by stating that Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei "decided to follow in his father's footsteps (to attempt) once again to develop the bombs of death."’ The younger Khamenei, who has been selected as the new supreme leader…”
“Under the agreement, the US was to lift its naval blockade within 30 days, the Strait of Hormuz was to reopen, and about $24bn in estimated frozen Iranian assets was to be released in phases over 60 days of further talks, including negotiations on Iran’s…”
“Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say DUBAI, Oct 20 - Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of…”
“But experts say that surge in energy costs is mainly the result of the US-Israeli war with Iran, which brought Iranian attacks on energy facilities and has largely shut the vital Strait of Hormuz.”
“But experts say that surge in energy costs is mainly the result of the US-Israeli war with Iran, which brought Iranian attacks on energy facilities and has largely shut the vital Strait of Hormuz.”
“Ukrainian soldiers have had their access to the internet restricted amid Donald Trump’s demands for a halt on long-range strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, according to reports.”
“It comes amid mounting questions about whether the U.S. is still sharing critical military intelligence with Ukraine after a pair of major strikes earlier this week that Kyiv said came without a usual advance warning from its partners.”
“European Union leaders have urged continued support for Ukraine amid a deepening rift between Washington and Kyiv that has raised fears the country could be left more exposed to Russian attacks heading into the winter.”
“Part of a broader sequence of Houthi strikes hitting Saudi airports since last week, the incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the kingdom's defense structure while signaling a dangerous turn in an expanding Middle East conflict that began more than seven…”
“Mr Trump's deal with Putin comes amid backlash from voters over his war with Iran, which has helped diesel prices soar from $3.68 per gallon a year ago to $6.28 by Friday.”
“Sheikh thinks that Pakistan's military is feeling confident because it believes it has a good relationship with the White House, its international credentials burnished by their role in the US-Iran peace talks.”
“…roaden out the ramifications of keeping the Russian war machine alive, it came amid reports by Bloomberg that Russia had provided Iran with missiles, allowing Tehran to replenish its arsenals amid uncertainty over the possibility of renewed US strikes on…”
“The talks also come against the backdrop of the wider US-Israel war on Iran, with Tehran potentially seeking to avoid being dragged into another confrontation.”
“Five big stories - UK | Andy Burnham said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps were “almost certainly” behind threats to RAF Fairford, the firmest attribution of responsibility made so far by the UK after an incident late last month. - UK politics | A…”
“The US launched its initial attacks on Iran on February 28, as talks with Iran were ongoing and despite Trump saying just the day before that he had not made any decision.”
“…s about lowering gas prices and moving toward an end of the Iran conflict prior to the November 3 elections Soaring gas prices could trigger a Democratic 'blue wave' in the midterms Officials said that the size and targets of the strikes are still up for…”
“NBC News reported that Trump and his national security team have discussed the possibility of restarting large-scale US military operations in Iran in the coming weeks, including potential strikes ahead of next month’s midterm elections.”
“The Israel-Iran war in June 2025 and subsequent direct US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities presented Pakistan with another delicate diplomatic challenge.”
“Putin also said Russia supported a possible trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, although he said an agenda for such talks would first need to be worked out.”
“Pro-Iran groups have long demanded the withdrawal of US troops, targeting them with drones and missiles, and triggering US retaliatory strikes that killed several faction commanders over the years.”
“Negotiated two years prior, the departure comes amid an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has occasionally extended into Iraqi territory, marked by exchanges of fire between U.S. soldiers and Iran-backed militia strongholds.”
“Fordow was one of the three Iranian nuclear sites that President Trump ordered to be bombed , eight months before the Trump administration and Israeli forces launched a wider war against Iran.McGurk said the Biden administration was concerned in late 2024…”
“Last week, Iran sent a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, subject to certain conditions it wants the US to meet, including the lifting of sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets and guaranteeing an end to strikes.”
“US and Iranian officials hold separate talks with Qatari mediators US and Iranian officials spoke separately with Qatari mediators this week, as Qatar continued its efforts to end the seven-month war between the two countries.”
“Meanwhile, Donald Trump said the US had transported a record amount of oil through Hormuz and expected more talks with Iran this week.”
“The Iranian seven-day proposal comes after previous attempts at diplomacy have failed to end the war, which began on Feb 28 with US and Israeli strikes.”
“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…”
“But it has yet to enter into force amid opposition from US President Donald Trump.”
“While they reached no breakthroughs on the world’s most intractable conflicts, talks on the Iran and Ukraine wars inched forward and global powers used the venue to debate AI risks with industry leaders.”
“He will also meet with representatives from the Gulf Cooperation Council—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE—to address the ongoing war in Iran and recent regional rebel strikes.”
“Iran warned Monday it would use “new weapons with new capabilities” if the U.S. launched a fresh assault after President Donald Trump ramped up the rhetoric against Tehran over the weekend.”
“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.”
“State media in Iran has reported that Iran’s delegation to the UN General Assembly had no talks planned with the United States, after US president Donald Trump said he expected more negotiations.”
““I will not kick us off.””
“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.”
“On Sunday, Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, concluded talks with the Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng by proposing an AI safety mechanism to be established between Washington and Beijing.”
““Trump himself is responsible for stoking high energy prices, due to the repercussions of the US-Israel war on Iran and the subsequent blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.””
“The US is itself facing a shortage of Patriot interceptors after using large numbers to defend against Iranian attacks in the Middle East.”
“… Trump, whose approval ratings have slumped to a record low amid high petrol prices ahead of the US midterm elections in November, had expressed concern in recent days over the extensive damage done by Ukraine to Russia’s fuel-processing capacity, which he…”
“Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command said Polish fighter jets were scrambled “to ensure safety” amid Russian strikes using jet-powered drones against targets in western Ukraine.”
“…horised a British military operation for the first time by deploying defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi Arabian planes responding to Houthi missile attacks, said he and Mr Trump would be discussing the Middle East crisis triggered by US strikes in…”
“Andy Burnham is due to hold talks with Donald Trump as they both attend the UN General Assembly tomorrow Last week Mr Trump described the Labour premier as a 'very nice guy' but 'on the liberal side' Keir Starmer's initial meeting with Mr Trump was seen as a…”
“The US president remains angry the UK did not join his strikes on Iran, and has attacked the country as a “dying” nation “on the edge of disaster”.”
“The conflict has since continued with sporadic strikes and a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has maintained control over traffic through the strategic waterway.”
“Ukraine has asked allies to help plug an unforeseen budgetary hole of about US$30 billion and asked the EU to speed up the disbursement of a US$104 billion loan.”
“Trump has been pleading with the Ukrainian president to end strikes on Russian oil refineries after US diesel prices hit their highest level on record.”
“President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Friday that imposes a new round of sanctions against Russia amid its war with Ukraine.”
“United States officials met Houthi representatives at the US embassy in the Omani capital, Muscat, over the weekend after the Iran-aligned movement seized thousands of square kilometres of territory in just a few days.”
“The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, spoke with Oman’s foreign minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, on Tuesday amid US concern that Oman will cede excessive control of the waterway to Iran.”
“Tehran-backed Iraqi militias have carried out strikes on U.S.-linked targets both inside and outside of Iraq since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, and have co-ordinated with Yemen's Houthi rebels to attack Saudi Arabia.”
“The escalation has also raised the stakes for global energy supplies, as the Iran-aligned Houthis tightened their grip on the Red Sea, which has been used as an alternative route for Saudi oil exports amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Efforts to revive talks between the US and Iran had stalled before these developments.”
“Russia strikes Nova Poshta facilities near Ukraine's Odesa, defence ministry says Russian drones have hit Nova Poshta's logistics hub near the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa as well as a cargo vessel in the nearby port of Chornomorsk, the Russian…”
“…ws warnings that Russia's Vladimir Putin is planning hybrid strikes with drones or rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine The talks will reportedly focus on the consequences for France of the 'rapid deterioration' in the global situation amid the…”
“Brics foreign ministers had failed to agree on a joint statement in New Delhi in May, with Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates divided over the war that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.”
“The New Delhi Declaration, adopted on Saturday, called for restraint in the Middle East but avoided condemning the US-Israeli strikes or Iran’s targeting of Gulf countries in the region.”
“Iranian leaders have used the Strait as a key point of leverage in now-stalled talks with the U.S., and restarted strikes on ships in the waterway in an attempt to force the U.S. to agree to its demands.”
“Although some of Iran’s top officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, have signaled a willingness to return to the MOU and resume talks with the U.S., the two countries’ positions remain far apart.”
“Iran's president vows to continue fighting amid stalemate Iran's president insisted Tuesday that Iran would continue to fight against "aggressors" as the six-month war with the U.S. appeared to be locked in a stalemate.”
“The prime minister's most senior security adviser was in Ukraine's capital only last weekend for talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys after they visited Putin in Moscow.”
“Ukraine urgently needs more interceptor missiles for U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems, but U.S. supplies have been reduced after Washington used large numbers during its war with Iran.”
“… Kushner arrive at a railway station in Kyiv ahead of peace talks with Mr Zelensky on Sunday The US envoys were pictured with the Ukrainian president as the arrived following talks with Putin in Moscow yesterday Donald Trump's son-in-law Mr Kushner embraces…”
“The Iran war has also strained transatlantic ties as Trump has accused his European and NATO allies of not helping him in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has used as leverage in talks.”
“In short: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv, as part of a push to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.”
“After a month-long lull, the resumption of strikes on Iranian targets near the strait of Hormuz meanwhile renewed questions over just what the US wants to achieve in its war with the Islamic regime, which Trump and his defense secretary once loudly vowed to…”
“The renewed talks appear to be Washington’s latest effort to end the nearly five-year war after months of stalled momentum amid the conflict with Iran.”
“Abroad: U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a U.S. official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.”
“What happened: Iranian drone and missile strikes on gulf neighbors continued.”
“The warring nations have not conducted military strikes against each other for weeks, but they also have not engaged in meaningful talks to end the six-month-old conflict.”
“CBS/AFP Pakistan says talks with Iran yielded "significant progress"”
“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.”
“- Published Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open "very soon" or Iran would be "hit very hard" as oil prices fell to a three-week low amid hopes of a deal.”
“Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington DC for talks with President Donald Trump about the future of the conflict with Iran.”