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109 articles about 66 events for “US Strikes Iran Amid Talks”. Events are ordered by how widely they were covered, how many readers opened them, and how recent they are.
“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.””
“Fuel prices ease Riyadh sharply increased its production in February ahead of US and Israeli strikes on Iran.”
“The Houthis, who claimed responsibility for the attack, have escalated their fighting with the kingdom in what has become another front in the wider US-Israeli war with Iran.”
“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.”
“Meanwhile, peace talks have been dragging on, although a significant shift towards diplomacy was made on Monday after US President Donald Trump stated the conflict was 'effectively over', adding that further military strikes against Iran are 'highly unlikely'.”
“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.”
“Overnight strikes hit a gas station and an oil facility in Yemen, killing at least one person and injuring nine people, residents and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Tuesday.”
“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…”
“It comes as US-brokered talks between Kyiv and Moscow are set to take place in Abu Dhabi next week.”
“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…”
“U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to resume this month, having been effectively frozen since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran in February.”
“United States oil companies have earned more than $130bn in profits during the war on Iran, even as consumers pay much higher prices for key commodities, amid fears that US President Donald Trump may renew fighting after midterm elections.”
“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.”
“Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said on Monday its forces destroyed four ballistic missile launchers and five tunnels used by the Houthis to store missiles.”
“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…”
“In Tehran, Lavrov said Russian specialists who had left Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant – heavily damaged in US strikes – would gradually return.”
“Lavrov said ahead of the visit that Moscow’s efforts “aimed at preventing the return of a large-scale war”, with talks stalled between the US and Iran.”
“The Middle East war erupted in February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.”
“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…”
“Since the Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran in March amid US strikes, Saudi Arabia has increasingly relied on sending oil exports to the Red Sea via its East-West pipeline instead.”
“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.”