Iran negotiations
Trump’s Iran dilemma becomes battle for US public opinion as his approval hits all-time low
As of Thursday, recent polls showed Trump with approval below 40% as the Iran stalemate, fuel prices, and inflation narrowed his room to maneuver.
US, Saudi Arabia target Tehran-backed militias in Iraq after Iranian strikes on bases
Iran, Oman make 'some progress' in talks over Strait of Hormuz navigation, sources tell 'Post'
'Finger on trigger': Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post'
By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis
Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy
Iran has no idea who they're fighting - opinion
For nearly half a century, Iran has become accustomed to dealing with weak American presidents whom they could manipulate, deceive, intimidate, and outlast. But Donald Trump isn't like anyone else.
Iran to get half of $12b., in frozen assets following MoU, Pezeshkian tells state media
Iranian and US technical teams working on implementing a memorandum of understanding are set to meet in Doha in the coming days.
Trump’s betrayal of Israel was predictable - opinion
The US president has always preferred the headline to the alliance, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s error was to believe Israel would be the exception
Woven with hidden threads: The cultural-religious doctrine behind Tehran's moves - opinion
When one looks at the new Memorandum of Understanding signed between Iran and the United States, it becomes clear that this is not a random diplomatic maneuver.
Marco Rubio in UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability
Washington has used a combination of sanctions, terrorist designations, and rewards for information on militia leaders.
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.
Israel Katz's promises face tough reality when Trump limits the IDF - analysis
There is an interesting debate going on in Israel about when and where the country must listen to Trump imposing limits to maintain his support on other critical military and other issues.
'Unacceptable' that Israel killed nearly 100 Lebanese in few days, Qatari PM tells Al Jazeera
"Unfortunately, this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused a state of escalation in the region," the Qatari PM said in an interview following the conclusion of Iran talks in Switzerland.
US-Iran MoU will leave enriched uranium in Iran to be diluted, leaked text reveals
The MoU also states that, upon signing, "a mechanism will be agreed upon under which the United States will make available to Iran the funds and assets that have been frozen."
