While expressing openness to a deal with Tehran, Trump has reinstated his “maximum pressure” campaign to isolate Iran from the global economy and drive its oil exports down toward zero.
High stakes as Iran nuclear issue reaches crunch moment
Almost a decade after its historic deal with world powers, Iran is closer than ever to being able to make a nuclear bomb.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Doubles Down on Donald Trump
During his first term, Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which Iran agreed to restrict its nuclear activities and permit international inspections, in exchange for the removal of severe economic sanctions.
Iran hawks divided over whether Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ works without Europe’s help
Iran hawks divided over whether Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ works without Europe’s help – Growing tensions between US and its NATO allies comes as west wants to isolate Iran from an interconnected world,
U.S. Slaps Sanctions On Iran’s Oil Network, Targets “Ghost Fleet” And Minister
The Trump administration intensified its “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran on Thursday, with the State Department sanctioning three entities and tagging three vessels as blocked property to choke …
The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit
Ever since its revolution in 1979, Iran has cultivated a network of proxies and friends throughout the Middle East. For years, this strategy proved successful. Slowly but surely, Tehran’s “axis of …
Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gas
Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour. “If we manage to set …
Russia, China, Iran gear up for ‘nuclear talks’ as Tehran rails against US threats
Trump has previously said that Iran “can’t have a nuclear weapon” after it was reported that China is aiding Iran’s nuclear weapons desires.
Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump’s letter
The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.
Iran Sends Warning to United States
Iranian officials say they will not engage in negotiations under U.S. pressure. In February, a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency, cited by the Associated Press, found that Iran has increased its production of uranium of near weapons-grade uranium.