Uncertainty Remains Over the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iranian militaries have offered conflicting accounts over whether the crucial waterway is open.
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As Vance Offers Iran ‘Outstretched Hand’ in Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
The administration’s split message came as the United States and Iran began a new round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.
U.S. and Iran Have Plenty to Negotiate Beyond Nuclear Issues
Both sides have committed to discussing sanctions relief and the shape of a reconstruction fund, as well as Iran’s nuclear program.
Netanyahu faces one of the biggest challenges of his career.
In a ‘plot twist’, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be heading into an election this fall without his main prop: President T…
Three Men Are Key to Iran’s Approach to U.S. Talks
Iran’s supreme leader, foreign minister and parliament speaker all play central roles in hammering out an agreement with Washington.
Bitter Historical Feud Threatens Ukraine-Poland Alliance
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a decree honoring World War II partisan fighters that has inflamed tensions with Warsaw.
Starmer Reflects on ‘Political Challenges’ as Pressure to Resign Mounts
An ally of Keir Starmer’s told the BBC on Sunday that Mr. Starmer was “taking the time to think through what the political realities are…
Israel Directs Its Military to Limit Its Actions in Lebanon, but Tensions Persist
It was not clear whether the new directive would resolve the friction that led to deadly clashes on Friday and Saturday and threatened to de…
Israel Directs Its Military to Limit Its Actions in Lebanon, but Tensions Persist
It was not clear whether the new directive would resolve the friction that led to deadly clashes on Friday and Saturday and threatened to de…
Iran Nuclear Talks Expected to Hinge on These 4 Questions
Tehran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. The Trump administration is demanding assurances that Iran cannot secretly…
Mideast Live Updates: New Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Set to Start in Switzerland
Vice President JD Vance was expected to talk with Iranian negotiators. But the conflict in Lebanon threatens efforts to reach a broader peac…
A Glamorous Swiss Resort Hosts Officials for U.S.-Iran Talks
The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne has hosted some of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful people for more than 100 years.