Articles tagged with "US Iran ties"

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calls for de-escalation as tensions rise between the United States, Israel, and Iran, urging diplomatic solutions to avoid a wider global crisis. (Photo: (Screengrab/X @kajakallas)

EU's Kallas urges US, Israel to end Iran war amid energy crisis

The EU’s top diplomat says Europe was open to playing a role in ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that any involvement would likely be diplomatic rather than military.

March 18, 2026

Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks

Foreign Minister Araghchi says have a “historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns”; Tehran and Washington are due to hold a third round of negotiations on Thursday in Geneva, the latest since talks resumed earlier this month.

February 24, 2026

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

US president says "100% incorrect" that Caine was "against us going to war with Iran"; Washington has deployed a massive military force to the Middle East, sending two aircraft carriers as well as more than a dozen other ships, a large number of warplanes, and other assets to the region.

February 24, 2026

Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

The US has sent two aircraft carriers to the Middle East in recent weeks, along with other jets and ships, and has also shored up its air defenses in the region to back up its threats of military intervention.

February 22, 2026

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

Iranian president insists "we do not want war" but suggests Tehran cannot give in to US demands; The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Iran over crackdown on protesters last month.

February 19, 2026

Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'

In a question from the US president about the "regime change" in Iran, the US president says, "For 47 years, they've been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we've lost a lot of lives while they talk."

February 13, 2026

Trump warns Iran of 'very traumatic' outcome if no nuclear deal

Trump has repeatedly hinted at potential US military action against Iran following its deadly crackdown on protests last month, even as Washington and Tehran restarted talks last week with a meeting in Oman.

February 12, 2026

President Zardari says stakes ‘far too high’ for US-Iran confrontation

While speaking at a reception hosted by the Iranian embassy to celebrate the 47th anniversary of Iran’s National Day, President Zardari says Pakistan opposed unilateral sanctions and coercive measures, including those against Iran, and believed that peaceful engagement best served regional and global security.

February 11, 2026