US-Iran relations
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A Precarious Pivot: The US-Iran Path Toward Fragile Diplomacy
As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week ceasefire, the path to lasting regional stability faces massive hurdles, from nuclear policy to Hormuz transit.
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US Navy Fires on Iranian Tanker as Regional Tensions Ignite
The US Navy disabled an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman, marking a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability and Armenia’s trade routes.
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US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire, Talks to Begin
A fragile US-Iran truce has been brokered, averting military escalation. Formal peace talks are expected to commence this Friday in Islamabad.
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Netanyahu: Iran ceasefire excludes Lebanon conflict
Israel supports a US-brokered truce with Iran but states its military operations in Lebanon will continue, signaling a complex regional de-escalation.
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ICE Detains Soleimani’s Niece After Green Card Revocation
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are in ICE custody after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards, citing support for the Iranian regime.
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Brent Crude Slides as Trump Signals Iran Negotiations
Brent crude prices dropped 5% on March 25, 2026, as markets reacted to reports of potential peace talks between the US and Iran and new transit assurances for the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Iran Reopen Direct Communications Amid Escalating Conflict
A direct communication channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated, marking the first known direct contact since the conflict began.
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Iranian President Apologizes to Neighbors Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring nations for recent strikes, announcing a conditional halt to further attacks. This signals a strategic shift amid intense conflict, prompting an Arab League meeting.
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Russia Allegedly Gave Iran Intel for US Military Strikes
US intelligence sources revealed Russia allegedly provided Iran with information to target American military assets in the Middle East, amid ongoing US and Israeli operations against Iran.
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Oman Hosts US-Iran Indirect Talks Amid Nuclear Demands, Regional Buildup
Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded initial rounds in Oman on February 6, 2026, as both nations navigate heightened tensions and differing objectives regarding Iran’s nuclear program and regional security.
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US Forces Down Iranian Drone Near USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier
The U.S. military says it shot down an Iranian unmanned drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier, providing few details about the encounter.
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Iran Signals Diplomatic Openings with United States, Says Foreign Ministry
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran is exploring diplomatic avenues to regulate its relationship with the United States, signaling potential openness to dialogue.
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Iran Uprising Day 7: Malekshahi Bloodshed, Khamenei’s Panic, and Trump’s ‘Locked and Loaded’ Warning
On January 3, 2026, Iran’s nationwide protests intensified, marked by a lethal crackdown in Malekshahi and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s anxious address. US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning of intervention, while Iran condemned his statements and US actions…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Escalates Rhetoric Amid Nuclear Tensions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has intensified his defiance against the U.S. and Israel following recent military strikes, while Iran signals its readiness to escalate its nuclear program.
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US Personnel Withdrawn from Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The US has initiated partial personnel evacuations from the Middle East, citing heightened security risks amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran.