Ceasefire

The West keeps mistaking delay for diplomacy in dealing with Iran - analysis

Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy

Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.Premium
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with U.S. on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2026.

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Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Trump warns of stronger strikes against Iran as regime continues attacks across Middle East

US President Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

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Why Iran favors prolonged diplomacy in US preliminary deal talks - analysis

Questions remain over a US-Iran preliminary deal as Tehran favors a prolonged diplomatic process that adds complexity and delay.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report

Iran will soon begin implementing a long-planned electricity grid connection with Qatar, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said, adding that Tehran is also studying similar links with other Gulf states.

An illustration of Iran's flag and an electric pylon network.

Netanyahu says Israel was not briefed on US-Iran deal, Trump weighs $300 billion Iran fund

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

US-Iran talks to finalize agreement on Friday alongside new round of negotiations in Switzerland

Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constituted a violation of the interim agreement with the US.

Switzerland's Foreign Minister and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi take part in a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

From running tracks to Iran's regime: a marathon edition of hope - from the editor

After years of war, disruption, and rising antisemitism, Jewish athletes are still choosing to come together in Israel through sport

The Maccabiah Games are back.

Bennett launches critique against Netanyahu, claims he is the 'only one' who can defeat him

"The current government is no longer capable of advancing Israel," said the former prime minister during an interview with KAN News.

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, June 15, 2026.

Reported leak of US-Iran deal shows Israel not mentioned, IDF continues strikes in Lebanon

Hezbollah says Iran will not sign MOU without Israeli withdrawal • Iran will reportedly be allowed to sell oil immediately under Trump's new MOU • JD Vance leads push to sell world on MOU

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 13, 2026.

Netanyahu: Israel does not know terms of US-Iran nuclear deal

Netanyahu added that he and US President Donald Trump don't always "see eye to eye" at times, saying that "Israel's security interests need to be defended wisely."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters in Jerusalem, June 15, 2026.

Don't forget the people: The Iran ceasefire must protect civilians - opinion

As details emerge about a signed agreement between the United States and Iran, there still may be room to protect the Persian people from the Iranian regime's proxies..

Alex Winston stands overlooking Jerusalem with an Iranian Lion and Sun flag on February 13, 2026.

Bennett: 'Clock for Iran regime change to start as soon as government in Israel changes'

"The term of the Netanyahu government began with a civil war, continued with the massacre of the seven in October, and ends with a historic failure against Iran," said Bennett.

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.