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May 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Iran, US holding a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome
Iran and the United States are preparing for a fifth round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, with enrichment emerging as the key issue
May 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
May 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Iran vows to keep enriching uranium despite US demand for halt in new deal talks
Iran’s top diplomat is insisting that Tehran will never stop enriching uranium, further underlining the Islamic Republic’s red line in negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program
May 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
May 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Iran leader casts doubt on US nuclear talks, saying Tehran won't stop enrichment
The United States and Iran have held a series of "indirect" nuclear talks.
May 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
May 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Iran summons UK diplomat to protest detention of a national
Iran has summoned a British diplomat to protest what it described as the “illegal and unjustified” detention of an Iranian in the U.K. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Sunday that the Foreign Ministry summoned the U.K. chargé d’affaires and c...
May 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
May 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Witkoff: ‘We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability’ in Iran nuclear deal
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on “This Week.”
May 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
May 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
US getting closer to a nuclear deal with Iran, Trump says
President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran has the U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal but gave few details following his four-day Middle East tour.
May 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Trump suggests nuclear deal with Iran is imminent after whirlwind Middle East trip
Pres. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the U.S. is inching closer to a nuclear deal with Iran and claimed Tehran has his proposal.
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
May 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump says US, Tehran close to reaching deal on Iran's nuclear program
President Donald Trump made the comments during a visit to Qatar on the final stretch of his tour of the Middle East.
May 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
May 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Iranian minister says Trump’s Tehran accusations are 'pure deception'
President Donald Trump described Tehran as the "most destructive force" in the region.
May 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
May 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Trump says he wants to make a deal with Iran: 'I don't like permanent enemies'
President Donald Trump turned to Iran and reiterated his stance against the nation if they don't come to a new deal with the U.S.
May 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
May 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Iran's top diplomat arrives for indirect nuclear talks with US in Oman
The fourth round of indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are set to begin.
May 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
April 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
At least 65 dead, hundreds injured in explosion at Iranian port, officials say
At least 65 people have died following an explosion at one of Iran's most important ports, according to officials.
April 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
1 month ago
Progress being made in US, Iran nuclear talks
Representatives from both sides in Oman called the meeting productive and are expected to sit down again for the fourth time, possibly as soon as next week.
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4 dead, hundreds injured in explosion at Iranian port, officials say
The Port of Shahid Rajaee is a critical port in Iran.
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High-stakes nuclear talks between US and Iran
A second round of talks completed earlier Saturday in Rome. Iranian officials described it as a step forward. Both sides are expected to meet again soon.
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US and Iran have second round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and the United States are sitting down for a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear program as Vice President JD Vance visits Rome.
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Iran-US nuclear talks to continue in Oman on Saturday, Tehran says
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the second round on Tuesday.
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Iran-US talks to continue on Saturday, Tehran says
The first round of talks were "well executed" in their "initial steps," Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a post on his official X account on Tuesday.
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US, Iran signal that nuclear talks were ‘positive’
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff led the discussions, which were focused on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran delegation holds 'indirect' nuclear talks with US in Oman
Tehran last month rejected direct negotiations with the United States.
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US, Iran holding make-or-break talks: ANALYSIS
High-level delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting over the weekend in Oman to discuss Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.
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1st round of nuclear talks between Iran and Trump administration
The first contact between the two nations since President Trump returned to office was described by the White House as positive.
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Iran delegation holds 'indirect' nuclear talks with US in Oman
An Iranian delegation arrived in Oman's capital, Muscat, on Saturday to meet with U.S. officials for "indirect talks" about Tehran's nuclear program, Iranian state-owned news agency IRIB reported.
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'No one wants to see a nuclear-armed Iran,' says former ambassador to Afghanistan
Former U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker offered analysis of the planned nuclear talks between the United States and Iran this weekend.
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Former Deputy Secretary of State on upcoming Iran and US talks
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says Iran should never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon and that the Trump administration must move quickly to prevent
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Former National Security Council director on Iran and US talks
Javed Ali, former National Security Council director for counterterrorism, says the fact that Iran and the US are meeting is a "big deal."
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State Department says talks with Iran are not a negotiation, will be direct
Ahead of expected talks between the U.S. and Iran, the State Department pushed back on the idea that the discussion would be a negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program.
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Iran says US talks will be 'indirect' despite Trump announcing 'direct' negotiations
Iranian officials confirmed Monday that Tehran would hold "indirect" high-level talks with U.S. representatives in Oman this weekend. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
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2 months ago
Trump says US engaged in 'direct talks' with Iran over nuclear weapons
He made the surprise announcement sitting next to Israel's prime minister.
2 months ago
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Trump says US to engage in 'direct talks' with Iran
Sitting next to Israel's prime minister, President Trump said direct talks with Iran would start Saturday.
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Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran
President Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs impact friends and foe alike, but also on the list are uninhabited islands while glaring omissions include Russia and Iran.
2 months ago
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Iran rejects Trump's request for direct nuclear negotiations, state media reports
"In this response, although direct negotiations between the two parties are rejected, it has been stated that the path for indirect negotiations is open," Iran said.
2 months ago
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US attack on Houthi rebels sends a message to Iran: Defense analyst
ABC News’ Luis Martinez and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the Trump administration’s airstrikes targeting the Yemeni group.
2 months ago
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Tensions with Iran rise after US attacks on Houthi rebels
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump launched what he called "decisive and powerful military action" against Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.
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3 months ago
Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons
"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.
3 months ago
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Trump ‘down to final moments’ with Iran
The president said, “We have a situation with Iran that something is going to happen very soon.”
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5 months ago
Iranian officer charged for murder of US citizen in Iraq
Stephen Troell was killed to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike, prosecutors said.
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Iran the ‘big loser’ with changing Syria: International security expert
Emily Harding of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discusses what Syria’s shift in power means for the Middle East.
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Iranian woman's viral performance at a traditional venue is being investigated
Singer Parastoo Ahmadi held an audienceless performance in one of Iran's traditional venues and posted it to YouTube.
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Iran's leader blames US, Israel for Assad's fall, shifts tone toward Syrian groups
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech Wednesday that the U.S. and Israel were behind the fall of former President Bashar Assad.
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Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say
The FBI director nominee Kash Patel was hit with what is believed to be a cyberattack emanating from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the situation.
6 months ago
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Iranian activist takes his own life to protest country's dictatorship
Prominent Iranian political activist, Kianoosh Sanjari, who took his own life on Wednesday in an act of protest, was buried Friday morning in Tehran.
6 months ago
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US employee charged with leaking apparent Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran
Documents purporting to be Israel’s plans were leaked on the internet.
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US strikes Iran-linked group in Syria after rocket attack on American base
U.S. Central Command announced new strikes on Iran-linked militants in Syria on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on American personnel in the country.
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Alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump
Three people have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to assassinate President-elect Trump in a revenge plot for the deadly US drone strike, prosecutors say.
6 months ago
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Suspect charged in Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump: DOJ
Three people have been charged in an alleged Iran-linked plot to assassinate President-elect Trump and several Iranian dissidents, according to a criminal complaint.
6 months ago
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Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump leads to charges: Sources
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the three people who, according to law enforcement sources, have been charged in an alleged plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.
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Iran detains woman who stripped to her underwear at university in apparent protest
The woman stripped down to her underwear in an apparent act of protest after university security forces reportedly stopped her for not wearing a headscarf.
7 months ago
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Fears of long-brewing confrontation between Israel and Iran
Israel has never conducted such a large-scale direct military attack on Iran. The IDF said it achieved its objectives but there are concerns this this will not deter future attacks from Iran.
7 months ago
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Growing concerns of a wider war in the Middle East after Israeli airstrikes in Iran
Mick Mulroy, the former United States deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, discusses Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
7 months ago