Trump's deal-making leaves Iran in the driver's seat and Israel more vulnerable

Stalled US-Iran negotiations currently ignite massive volatility in precious metals. President Trump recently demanded historical conflict compensation from Tehran. This demand effectively freezes ongoing peace talks. The sudden deadlock crushes any immediate hope of reopening…

Iran on Saturday issued a new list of demands to the United States, complicating efforts to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports from Doha.

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As the US war against Iran drags on with no end in sight, an important question has faded into the background. Does Iran want a nuclear weapon, and if so, can it still build one? With the Strait of Hormuz now the main sticking point between the two sides, it seems puzzling the…

While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.

Three Iranians have shared their insights on life under the regime, as the war passes its fifth month and US President Donald Trump threatens a return to all-out fighting if no long-term peace deal can be struck.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Iranian regime must change, endorsing President Donald Trump’s military campaign in the Middle East claiming that Tehran must give up its global dominance, in an interview with Fox News on Saturday. During the conversation with…

President Donald Trump said the US will hold off new strikes against Iran after the Islamic Republic and other Middle Eastern nations told him they are working toward a deal.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran would respond decisively to any aggression and discussed the consequences of destabilising actions by the US

The Iran war is spreading across the Middle East and hitting energy infrastructure on multiple fronts.

A drone view of drilling rigs in Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. — ReutersFour tankers turn back after Iranian intervention.Iran targets US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.Saudi proposes coalition to protect Red Sea shipping. Oil prices rose on Friday after Iran said

Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in the Middle East on Tuesday evening, in what U.S. Central Command (Centcom) called an attempted surprise attack. It was the first publicly disclosed attack on U.S. service members in the region since President Trump ordered…

Oil prices fell on Asian markets early Monday (July 27, 2026) as investors breathed cautious sighs of relief at the pause in combat.

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Araghchi said it was “natural” for al-Zaidi to convey his “views and perceptions” from his trip to Washington

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' latest travel advisory says the United States has ordered further military strikes across Iran.

Renewed air campaign has yet to reassure shipowners the waterway can be made safe from Iranian attacks

Donald Trump has issued a new threat to destroy a bridge or power plant every time Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Iran would respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure, after Washington threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts say US president's pressure on Damascus to intervene in Lebanon could undermine domestic security.

President Trump wrote Monday: "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!"

Iran's leaders suspected that the MoU was a temporary retreat by the US, intended to relieve pressure on the global economy and prepare for another round of war, says West Asia expert Vali Nasr

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Even as President Donald Trump boasts that the U.S. "demolished" the Iranian military, Iran is continuing to flex its muscles.

President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.

By Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly, Tala Ramadan and Katharine Jackson CAIRO/DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from a proposal to charge a 20% fee to guard

Tehran had a plan to choke the global economy and survive. Trump had no real plan at all.

After reports of Tehran plot to kill him, Trump has left orders for how to respond.

Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.

Im No on Irans kill list Trump says Tehran may be plotting to assassinate him

The sharp drop in stock market came after Trump on Wednesday said the ceasefire with Iran was “over" as fighting flared between the Tehran and Washington.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — ReutersNetanyahu says it would be mistake for

Tens of millions attend Ayatollah's funeral and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a sit down with Trump.

The development comes at a time when Trump has been publicly critical of Netanyahu in recent weeks after Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened peace talks with Iran.

• Defends Israel talks as ‘diplomatic war’, not betrayal • Syrian FM rules out any military action in Beirut BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday defended a recently signed US-backed framework agreement with Israel, arguing the negotiations are not a betrayal and…

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Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship on June 26 to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah