Tehran signals defense preparedness as US weighs next steps
An Iranian army commander has said the country’s military remains fully prepared for any scenario as diplomatic uncertainty deepens between Iran and the US.
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Trump’s strategy to corner Iran collides with Iraq’s desire for balance
Just over a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has unsurprisingly revived his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, while leaving Washington’s relationship with Iraq on uncertain ground.
Canada sanctions individuals, entities linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)
Canada has imposed new sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), foreign minister Melanie Joly announced on Friday.
Qatar urges deal on Iran nuclear standoff, warns against military action
Qatar’s prime minister called for a diplomatic resolution between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program and argued against military action in an interview with American commentator Tucker Carlson on Friday.
Sweden summons Iran's ambassador to seek release of dual national
Sweden’s foreign ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador on Friday, demanding the immediate release of Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish-Iranian academic on death row in Tehran, citing serious concerns about his worsening health.
Iran's loss may be Turkey's gain in Mideast upheaval
The ceasefire between Turkey and an outlawed Kurdish group could further empower Ankara to fill a regional power vacuum after Tehran and its allies were battered in warfare with Israel, foreign relations expert Henri Barkey told Eye for Iran.
Trump says the US is 'at final moments with Iran'
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that the situation with Iran had reached a critical stage, adding that he preferred to reach a deal over Tehran's nuclear program.
Return to sender: IRGC outlet calls Trump letter a Psyop, insists deal done
US President Donald Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader on talks is a pointless feint, an editorial by the Revolutionary Guards' news outlet Tasnim said, adding that a deal already exists in the form of a 2015 nuclear agreement.
Iran's capital faces worst drought in recent memory, water chief says
Iran’s capital Tehran is facing a severe water crisis as officials warn the lowest rainfall in nearly six decades has left key reservoirs dangerously depleted.
Trump tells Khamenei to make a nuclear deal or face military intervention
US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei offering talks toward a deal on its nuclear program, he told Fox Business Network, but warned that the alternative was a military intervention.
Iran summons UK ambassador in Tehran over 'foreign influence' designation
Iran summoned the UK ambassador on Friday after Britain made what Iran called baseless accusations against the country following London's move to tighten restrictions on Tehran over alleged foreign interference, state media reported.
Iraq’s Iran-backed PMF militia fears terrorist label by the US
Leaders of Iraq’s Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fear the US may designate their group as a terrorist organization, following Washington’s reclassification of Yemen’s Houthi militia, a Kuwaiti daily reported Wednesday.
Pezeshkian’s dilemma: Stand his ground or step down?
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stands at a critical crossroads: should he continue pushing for his political vision despite mounting opposition, or bow to pressure and step down?
Iranian authorities crack down on Architecture Awards over hijab
Iranian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against organizers, hosts, and attendees of the Iranian Architecture and Interior Design Award ceremony after some women appeared without mandatory hijabs.
Russia not an impartial broker in US-Iran talks, ex-Moscow envoy says
Russia cannot be an impartial broker to US-Iran talks and would pursue its own interests, a former Iranian ambassador to Russia said on Friday after Moscow signaled readiness to mediate between the two foes.
Iranian politicians divided over Russia's role in mediating US talks
Iranian politicians and commentators have been making conflicting comments on Russia's stated preparedness to mediate between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
IRGC commander: Persian New Year celebrations must align with Islamic values
As Iranians prepare to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year, which predates Islam, the IRGC commander in Ilam has announced that official Nowruz celebrations in the province will not be granted permits.
US says reviewing waivers granting Iran economic relief
The United States is reviewing all sanctions waivers that provide Iran with economic relief and urged Iraq to reduce its reliance on Iranian energy, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday.
Iran seeks frozen funds in Europe after military setbacks - Der Spiegel
Iran is seeking to unfreeze billions of dollars worth of funds frozen by a subsidiary of the German stock exchange in Luxembourg, German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Thursday, following setbacks in the conflict with Israel.
US Treasury secretary Bessent vows to 'make Iran broke again'
The United States aims to push Iran's economy off the cliff with more sanctions on Iranian oil, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, laying out President Donald Trump's renewed maximum pressure campaign.
US envoy to Ukraine calls Iran’s bond with adversaries a new global problem
US President Donald Trump's envoy to Ukraine on Thursday said the informal security grouping of Iran, Russia, North Korea and China presented a challenge to global security which had not existed in his first term.