Tehran

Expanding on naval blockade, US military to create task force to restrict Iranian land commerce

Task Force Iron Gate, as it will be called, will be based in Tampa, Florida, and will coordinate with other US government agencies.

A graphic outlining the area of responsibility and operations of US Task Force Iron Gate, which was announced by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on November 7, 2026.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Tehran reviews 'concrete proposals' on future of nuclear program amid talks with US - report

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026.

Khamenei warns Iran response to any renewed aggression will be 'on a much greater scale'


How to implement regime change in Iran - opinion

Iran’s ethnic minorities are the key to toppling the mullahs’ regime in Iran.

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

US Midterms 2026: Trump faces congressional shake-up as Iran tensions escalate

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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews after his visit to Texas, in Maryland, US, October 28, 2026

Iran, US far from deal to end war as Tehran threatens response to US strikes

Mediators are working to bridge gaps between Tehran and Washington, as overnight US strikes on Qeshm Island and Iran's downing of a US drone threaten to complicate negotiations.

Iranians motorists drive past a poster of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in central Tehran on November 1, 2026.

Countdown until US midterm elections are over feels like waiting for war with Iran - editorial

First came Israel’s election. Now Americans go to the polls on Tuesday for their midterms. Once those votes are counted, Washington and Jerusalem can return to the unfinished business of Iran.

Birds fly as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026.

Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday ordering the armed forces to be prepared to respond to any attacks.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani shakes hands with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Iran debating whether to maintain ban on nuclear weapons, regime's security chief Rezaei says

Rezaei also discussed US Vice President JD Vance's letter, saying that the "tone" of the Americans had "completely changed, which is a good sign as it shows the Iranian people's victory."

Mohsen Rezaei, adviser to Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei, is interviewed by regime-sponsored English-language news outlet PressTV on August 3, 2026.

Araghchi says Vance's letter 'positive step' toward opening dialogue between Iran, US

On the nuclear issue, Araghchi said Tehran is in the "second phase" of reviewing proposals from mediators, according to Al Jazeera.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026.

Qatari mediators hold over 12 hours of talks aimed at renewing direct US-Iran negotiations

A diplomatic source told Axios that Qatari mediators were in contact with the White House over the course of Friday’s talks and that “there was positive progress" in the effort to reach a deal.

Illustrative; Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Iran received letter from US's Vance, Trump claims message about medical supplies

Tehran insists on its seven conditions being met by the US, and "any position that contradicts this framework is unacceptable," the agency added.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen

Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.