Iran us nuclear talks

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Saudi officials appear to be weighing not only the direct risks in the Gulf, but also the possibility that Iran could respond through allied forces elsewhere in the region.

US President Donald Trump and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia interact during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, US, November 19, 2025.
US President Donald Trump exits Air Force One as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida, US, April 11, 2026.

Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ

A US Navy sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran at an undisclosed location March 4, 2026.

US to begin enforcing maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Trump confirms

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal


US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer

A deal would also have to require thorough accounting for Iran's stock of enriched uranium. Any doubts about that could trigger a new conflict.

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address, in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026

Iranian delegation meets US envoys in Geneva amid nuclear program negotiations - analysis

These are important talks and come amid tensions between the US and Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Geneva, Switzerland, February 25, 2026.

What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?

The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi meets with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner ahead of the indirect US-Iran talks, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Iran sees 'good outlook' for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva

The statement comes after Germany's foreign minister declared that Iran must end support for its proxies Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, advising the Iranians to engage "constructively" in Geneva.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) looks on prior to delivering a speech during a session of the UN Conference on Disarmament, on the sideline of a second round of US-Iranian talks with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear programme, in Geneva, on February 17, 2026.

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'

Dr. Lynette Nusbacher told The Jerusalem Post that the US prepared for targeted air strikes if Tehran failed to negotiate in good faith, as Iran sought an interim deal to shield its missile program.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made her statements during the buildup to Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a remembreance ceremony in the East Room at the White House, February 23, 2026; illustrative.

Trump mulls narrow Iran strike as deal remains uncertain, sources tell 'Post'

Top officials are sometimes as unsure about what Trump might do as the general public, though it's certainly possible that the multifaceted speculation could confuse the Iranians.

US President Donald Trump attends an event to announce a rollback of the 2009 Endangerment Finding in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on February 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis

Trump’s rhetoric originally tied potential military action to Tehran’s repression of protesters. In less than a month, the justification had pivoted to Iran's nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.

Israel will use 'unimaginable' force if Iran attacks, Netanyahu warns at Knesset

Speaking at a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, the prime minister said that he issued a direct warning to Iran over making "the largest mistake in its history by attacking" Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026

United States, Iran clash over sanctions relief, uranium enrichment in nuclear talks

"The negotiations continue and the possibility of reaching an interim agreement exists," the official said.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026