US Iran Rift
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens "devastating and decisive response" to any Israeli attack.
Published 22 May, 2025 08:52pm
Tehran describes the discussions as "difficult but useful", while a US official says Washington was "encouraged".
Published 20 May, 2025 02:45pm
Tehran asserts talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment.
Updated 20 May, 2025 10:56am
President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Trump speaks about peace while simultaneously making threats.
Updated 17 May, 2025 07:03pm
Says there's a "very, very nice step and the violent step, but I don’t want to do it the second way".
Published 15 May, 2025 01:49pm
Sanctions imposed on more than 20 companies that US claims sent Iranian oil to China.
Updated 14 May, 2025 11:22am
US secretary of state says Tehran will have to accept Washington's involvement in any inspection regime.
Published 02 May, 2025 04:47pm
Washington accused by Tehran of "contradictory behaviour and provocative statements".
Published 02 May, 2025 05:32am
Separately, Tehran has executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel, involvement in the assassination of IRGC colonel.
Published 30 Apr, 2025 04:25pm
Third round of talks include technical-level meeting between experts from both sides.
Published 26 Apr, 2025 07:04pm
When asked if the US would join a war against Iran, president responds, "I'd be leading the pack".
Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:36pm
Sanctions a “clear contradiction with the United States' demand for dialogue", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson.
Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:51pm
Around 92 per cent of Iranian oil heads towards China, according to Iranian media.
Published 22 Apr, 2025 02:00pm
No immediate comment from US following the talks; third round of talks scheduled for next week.
Updated 19 Apr, 2025 09:11pm
Russian FM says his country is “ready to assist, mediate, and play any role that will be beneficial to Iran and the USA”.
Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:13pm
Iran is appealing ICAO's decision that it could rule on case brought by 4 countries, accusing Tehran of “using weapons against a civil aircraft".
Updated 18 Apr, 2025 11:51am
FM Iran says IAEA can play a crucial role in a peaceful settlement as long as it “keep the agency away from politics”.
Updated 17 Apr, 2025 06:23pm
While willing to talk, Tehran rejected any engagement under coercion.
Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:56am
Iran FM to visit Moscow for talks with Russia. Guard Corps says country’s military capabilities off limits.
Updated 15 Apr, 2025 05:57pm
Iran says that Trump’s threat won’t work, but level-headed diplomacy could.
Updated 15 Apr, 2025 08:40am
Italian foreign minister says Rome has given "positive response" to hosting second round of talks between Iran, US.
Published 14 Apr, 2025 06:44pm
Iranian foreign ministry says venue of "indirect negotiations" being decided.
Updated 14 Apr, 2025 08:51am
Says US has "shown a capability to go far, to go deep and to go big”.
Published 13 Apr, 2025 10:40pm
White House calls meeting "a step forward"; Iranian FM says talks took place in a “productive and positive atmosphere”.
Updated 12 Apr, 2025 11:33pm
Khamenei adviser says FM Abbas Araghchi heading to Oman “with full authority for indirect negotiations with America”.
Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:51pm
“Iranian regime's reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons remains a grave threat to the US and a menace to regional stability and global security,” says treasury secretary.
Published 09 Apr, 2025 10:57pm
Slim chance of deal with an unpredictable US president who has often boasted of his negotiating skills has given some people a little optimism.
Published 09 Apr, 2025 04:52pm
Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran has jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East.
Updated 08 Apr, 2025 11:08am
Tehran issues notices to Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Turkiye, Bahrain saying any support to US would be considered an act of hostility.
Updated 07 Apr, 2025 10:56am
Says, "direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of UN Charter".
Published 06 Apr, 2025 04:23pm
