Iran said US actions have blocked meaningful talks and that any future negotiations will follow only its national interests. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main pressure point as oil markets, shipping and Iran’s domestic economy stay under strain.
The US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf States. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged restraint and held talks with Iran's Interior Minister to salvage a collapsed interim agreement, as US President Trump signaled no interest in immediate talks and hinted at further escalation.
Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to Iran to revive a stalled interim deal with the US, aiming to de-escalate tensions. This follows the collapse of a previous 60-day truce and renewed hostilities, with Iran's President Pezeshkian declaring a "full-scale war" with the US.
US military completed ninth night of strikes against Iran after three US service members died. Iran retaliated in Syria; Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks. Rubio warned Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage impacts global shipping and oil prices.
The US launched new strikes on Iran Sunday evening, killing one and injuring four, according to Iranian state media. Iran's IRGC claimed to have struck US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain in response. The escalating conflict casts doubt on the interim US-Iran agreement and has caused oil prices to surge.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hitting approximately 90 targets. Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. These actions threaten an interim deal aimed at ending the Persian Gulf war, with President Trump warning of escalation.
The US launched new air strikes on Iran early Thursday, targeting military sites and port facilities. Iran retaliated with fire targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire in the Persian Gulf. President Trump warned of further escalation if Iran continues its attacks.
The US and Iran have escalated tensions with an extensive exchange of fire, threatening to reignite conflict. The US conducted strikes on 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial vessels, while Iran retaliated against US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Oil prices surged amid the renewed hostilities.
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, stated inspectors would visit Iranian enrichment sites as part of an interim U.S.-Iran deal, a claim an Iranian diplomat, Kazem Gharibabadi, denied, insisting visits would only occur after a final agreement. This disagreement, alongside a flare-up in Israel-Hezbollah fighting and disputes over Iranian frozen funds, highlights the fragility of the recent ceasefire.
American allies of President Trump visited Jerusalem amid Israeli anxiety over the US alliance, fueled by concerns over an Iran deal and recent White House criticism. Despite assurances, Israelis fear growing fissures and a potential shift in US support.
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on an interim deal to end the war began tensely in Switzerland Sunday, with Tehran taking offense at President Trump's threats. Iran wants to discuss Lebanon first, while the U.S. focuses on the nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian and US negotiators are in Switzerland to advance a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war. The deal faces domestic opposition in Iran, with hardliners questioning Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's stance and utilizing state media to criticize the negotiations.
Vice President Vance is in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials to solidify an interim deal and discuss Tehran's nuclear program. The talks are complicated by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland to discuss an interim deal, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and the conflict in Lebanon. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to keep the strait closed and internal dissent regarding the negotiations.
US and Iran delegations met in Switzerland on Sunday to discuss an interim deal to end the war. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, focused on the conflict in Lebanon, Iran's nuclear program, and unfreezing Iranian assets. Israel stated its troops would remain in a 'security zone' in southern Lebanon.
US and Iran negotiators met in Switzerland to discuss a fragile interim deal. Key issues include a ceasefire in Lebanon, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to close the strait and internal Iranian disputes over the talks.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials to implement a deal ending the US-Iran war. The talks follow Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, though the US military stated commercial vessels continued to transit.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's negotiators are en route to Switzerland for crucial US-Iran talks on an interim deal, with Pakistan mediating. The situation remains tense as Israel and Hezbollah trade blame for ceasefire violations.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon. This development coincides with Iran's negotiators heading to Switzerland for US-Iran talks concerning an interim deal, while fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a reported ceasefire, raising concerns about the peace process.
Iran is leveraging an interim peace deal to sell oil and halt Israeli attacks, but faces a shattered economy, internal protests, and ongoing nuclear negotiations. The deal offers sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions, angering hard-liners.
A landmark interim deal between the US and Iran, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. Hailed by supporters as the "deal of the century," it is viewed by adversaries like Israel and Gulf states as a strategic setback, potentially increasing Iran's regional influence.
Planned follow-up talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were canceled due to logistical issues, casting uncertainty on the interim peace deal signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian. Analysts caution it's an initial step, with 'sticky points' like Israel's campaign in Lebanon remaining.
Oil prices experienced volatile trading as markets weighed an interim U.S.-Iran deal and increased shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance noted a recovery in tanker activity and adherence to commitments by Iran. OPEC's Haitham Al Ghais rejected IEA's supply glut forecasts, expecting continued demand growth.
An interim deal may include a waiver on Iran's sanctioned oil sales, but the country still faces extensive international sanctions from the UN, US, and EU. These restrictions, targeting its nuclear program, rights record, and regional support, have impacted trade and finance for decades.
