The Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to set up a Strait of Hormuz hotline and a “de-confliction cell” for Lebanon, according to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
War and Armed Conflicts
First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Ends With High Hopes and Big Challenges
Mediators reported progress toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. They also said that negotiators had dwelled on issues that were supposed to be settled.
As Vance Offers Iran ‘Outstretched Hand’ in Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
The administration’s split message came as the United States and Iran began a new round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.
U.S.-Iran Talks Delayed After Fighting in Lebanon
Scheduled talks between the United States and Iran were delayed after deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Deadly Violence Rocks Lebanon in Threat to U.S.-Iran Deal
Israel launched strikes across the country after Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had ambushed Israeli troops, leaving diplomats scrambling to prevent the deal from collapsing.
Swiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, for Now
The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.
Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration’s sharp criticism of European military policies.
Will the Iran Deal Stick?
After many false starts, this cease-fire plan could be different. That’s because the war really has become painful for both the U.S. and Iran.
Will the Iran Deal Stick?
After many false starts, this cease-fire plan could be different. That’s because the war really has become painful for both the U.S. and Iran.
Displaced Lebanese Families Warned Not to Return Home
Lebanese families displaced by fighting between Israel and Hezbollah were warned not to return home despite the U.S.-Iran framework agreement.