US President Donald Trump has said negotiations between Washington and Tehran are making progress, raising hopes that a diplomatic breakthrough could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. Trump said on Tuesday that US and Iranian officials held “very good discussions” during a full day of talks,…
ANKARA — US President Donald Trump highlighted the importance of relations with Türkiye during talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, while also criticizing NATO allies, discussing regional conflicts, and repeating his controversial position that Greenland should come under US control. Speaking alongside Erdoğan after their meeting, Trump described Türkiye as a key…
WASHINGTON / ANKARA — US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO, calling it “ridiculous” for the United States to continue what he described as a “one-sided” security relationship with the alliance, escalating long-running tensions over burden-sharing with European allies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “They were not there for us!!!” arguing…
DOHA / WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — Uncertainty is mounting over planned diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, as conflicting statements from both sides cast doubt on whether negotiations will actually take place in Doha this week. Iran has firmly denied that any formal negotiations with the United States are scheduled, directly contradicting reports…
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire “On Life Support” as Peace Talks Collapse Hopes for a breakthrough peace agreement between the United States and Iran have weakened significantly after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest proposal, calling it “garbage” and signaling that the fragile ceasefire may be nearing collapse. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the situation…
Trump Says Iran War Could End “Quickly” as Diplomatic Talks Advance U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the ongoing conflict with Iran could reach a rapid conclusion, as Tehran reviews a U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at formally ending the war. Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said recent diplomatic engagement had been “very good,”…
Iran Confirms Review of US Proposals as Diplomatic Talks Enter Critical Phase Iran’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that negotiations with the United States have reached a sensitive stage, with Tehran currently reviewing a detailed set of American proposals aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and stabilizing maritime routes in the Gulf region. Foreign Ministry spokesman…
Trump Reviews Long-Term Iran Port Blockade Strategy With Energy Leaders U.S. President Donald Trump has held discussions with major oil industry executives about managing the economic impact of a potential months-long blockade of Iranian ports, according to a White House official. The talks, which reportedly took place on Tuesday, focused on stabilizing global energy markets…
Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran With Fresh Nuclear Deal Warning U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to “get smart soon” and finalize a nuclear agreement, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate alongside reports of a potential extended blockade of Iranian ports by the United States. In a post on his social…
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist, just days before his expected landmark visit to Washington — a move signaling a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Syria. The State Department confirmed the decision on Friday, ending more than a decade of U.S. sanctions and…
