Nuclear Deal

Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it out

Asked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, "We may. I mean, we'll see." Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.

US President Donald Trump dances on stage during a rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, US, October 5, 2026.
US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to speak at Anduril Industries in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on October 6, 2026; illustrative

Trump rules out US strikes on Iran before midterms as US Treasury imposes new sanctions

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salutes as he delivers his 2026 "State of the Force" address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026.

US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al Saud speaks during the 69th annual International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference on September 15, 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, US intelligence warns - report


Sunday's US-Iran nuclear talks canceled, Oman says

Iranian FM Araghchi: Continuing Iran-US nuclear talks is unjustifiable while "barbarous" Israeli attacks persist on the country.

 An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2025.

Arab states condemn Israeli strikes as relations with Iran thaw - analysis

Arab states that once opposed Iran now condemn Israel’s June 13 strikes, reflecting shifting alliances and fears of regional escalation.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi poses for a picture with leaders as Egypt hosts emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments, at Egypt's New Administrative Capital in Cairo, March 4, 2025.

Russia says it is ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran

The comments come amid discussions for a nuclear deal with Tehran.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

Trump’s Iran strategy needs to go beyond the deal table - opinion

This deal isn’t just about nuclear weapons. It’s about the future of the Middle East, the credibility of US foreign policy, and the strength of American leadership.

 An illustrative image of chess pawns representing the United States and Iran face off as pieces representing Germany, Russia, India, and Japan are shown toppled.

Sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks to happen Friday or Sunday - report

The talks are expected to be held in either Norway or Oman.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart after their meeting in Cairo on June 2, 2025.

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting over 35 entities

The latest sanctions come amid negotiations for a new nuclear deal between the US and Iran.

 Warships sail during the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Iran says Trump's threat to destroy nuclear facilities is a clear red line -Fars News

Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities if talks between the two sides fail.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, sources say

This comes after five rounds of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, where the two powers have clashed over red lines.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

US intel. suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities - CNN

"Whether and how Israel strikes will likely depend" on Jerusalem's views of US-Iran nuclear negotiations, CNN added.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Iran eyes peace, trade, and drone deals in growing partnerships with Central Asia

Iran wants to see peace in the southern Caucasus so it can continue to work on a north-south economic corridor.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against backdrop of Tajikistan, China, Afghanistan and Pakistan. (illustration)