Iran nuclear deal

America’s Iran D-Day has many fatal flaws

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington wants to strangle Iran without starting an economic confrontation with Beijing.

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After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame – a costly stalemate

Supporters of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei holding an anti-US rally in Tehran on Aug 26.

No surrender, no exit: Six consequences of six months of war in Iran

Iran’s slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, remains a revered figure around whom Iranians rally.

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

The damaged and half-sunk oil tanker Caroline Bezengi off the coast of Oman.

Israel strikes Lebanon as end of US-Iran ceasefire looms

At least 11 people, including children, were killed in an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese village of Deir al-Zahrani.

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

A banner depicting Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the Grand Bazaar in Tehran.

Pakistan says US, Iran close to deal despite Trump rhetoric

A sculpture overlooking the Strait of Hormuz is seen along the seafront in the port city of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran.

Iran and the failure of the FAFO doctrine

Even if the Trump administration were to follow through on the President’s threats, it might have difficulty sustaining high-intensity military operations against Iran.

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz agreed in principle

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

An anti-American billboard in Tehran. The US and Iran have been at war since Feb 28.

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