Iran prepares to bury Ali Khamenei Published 03 Jul, 2026 05:13am DUBAI: Iran’s ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a show of public...
Iran warns US against interference in Strait of Hormuz Published 02 Jul, 2026 06:12pm Any US interference in Hormuz would trigger 'decisive and rapid' response, Tehran says
Most Gulf markets gain amid US-Iran talks Published 02 Jul, 2026 05:45am DUBAI: Gulf stock markets mostly closed in positive territory on Wednesday as negotiations between Iran and the...
US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait Updated 02 Jul, 2026 07:10pm Vance signals troops won’t return to war without clear purpose
Trump says US and Iran getting along very well Updated 01 Jul, 2026 11:22pm Washington, Tehran hold technical talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan
Iran warns of immediate response to any threat, cites US commitment to restrain Israel Published 01 Jul, 2026 04:48pm The US, Iran held technical talks in Doha as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
US, Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart Updated 01 Jul, 2026 04:28pm The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed last month
Vulnerable economies: UN says Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact Published 01 Jul, 2026 05:57am GENEVA: The UN trade and development agency warned on Tuesday that while the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will...
Qatar reaffirms mediation role in US-Iran talks after meeting with Witkoff Published 01 Jul, 2026 02:36am US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, where they discussed developments in ongoing US-Iran talks
Iran prioritises diplomacy with US but remains ready for war: negotiator Published 01 Jul, 2026 12:51am We are pursuing dialogue, but if the dialogue is not implemented, we are also prepared for war
Thucydides reborn: Melos and modern Iran Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:15pm In the annals of classical history, few texts capture the raw essence of power politics as vividly as Thucydides’...
US-Iran meeting in Qatar today on Iran’s ‘request’? Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite...
Iran says 'expert delegation' heading to Qatar this week Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:25am An expert delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran will travel to Doha later this week
Mediators set up de-escalation channels ahead of US-Iran talks, source says Published 29 Jun, 2026 05:47pm Mediators have established communications channels to de-escalate any incidents, and technical talks are set to continue
Iran says no technical meeting expected with US in coming days Published 29 Jun, 2026 05:27pm The most recent discussions between Tehran and Washington took place in Switzerland on June 21
Trump says Iran requested meeting to be held in Doha on Tuesday Updated 29 Jun, 2026 08:00pm Iran’s foreign ministry denied reports that Iranian and American technical teams will meet this week
Hormuz traffic drops after Saturday strike on vessel Published 29 Jun, 2026 05:18pm In total, 29 commodity vessels crossed on Saturday and 12 transited on Sunday
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says Updated 29 Jun, 2026 05:28pm The Kuwaiti army said it had intercepted two ballistic missiles with no damage or casualties
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, Axios reports Published 29 Jun, 2026 03:54am The two sides plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar
Pakistan committed to lasting regional peace, Dar tells Araghchi Updated 27 Jun, 2026 11:17pm Telephone call held as Iran said it struck targets linked to US forces in response to US airstrikes on its southern coast
Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to US attacks Updated 27 Jun, 2026 11:16pm Iran does not identify the targets or say where they are located
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:10pm One point of particular concern among regional officials is the possibility of a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran
Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:22pm Abbas Araghchi hails 'major progress' achieved with help of mediators Pakistan, Qatar
Iranian President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:00pm Pezeshkian to be accompanied by high-level delegation, including ministers and other high-ranking officials, Islamabad says
US authorises Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:29pm Treasury issues temporary 60-day general license authorising production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil
US-Iran talks laid 'very good foundation for a successful final deal': Vance Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:25pm 'There is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks,' US vice president says
Vance praises Pakistan’s role in talks Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:23am ZURICH/BÜRGENSTOCK: US Vice President JD Vance has praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating peace efforts between...
Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat Published 21 Jun, 2026 09:50pm Trump threatens to strike Iran over its support for Hezbollah
Vance hails 'historic' moment as US-Iran talks start in Switzerland Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:13pm Araghchi, Ghalibaf are leading the talks for Tehran
Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:10pm Israeli airstrikes killed at least 30 people on Saturday in eastern and southern Lebanon