Middle East
Iran protests, US strategy signal diplomacy shaped by war threats but aimed at avoiding conflict: Analyst
Tehran and Washington using military threats as leverage while quietly pursuing negotiations backed by regional diplomacy led by Türkiye, says Middle East analyst Vali Nasr
Iran protests, US strategy signal diplomacy shaped by war threats but aimed at avoiding conflict: Analyst
Tehran and Washington using military threats as leverage while quietly pursuing negotiations backed by regional diplomacy led by Türkiye, says Middle East analyst Vali Nasr
Palestinians returning to Gaza via Rafah crossing report mistreatment, humiliation: UN
Accounts describe abuse, coercion and denial of basic needs at crossing, raising concerns about violations of international law
Iranian, Omani foreign ministers meet ahead of US-Iran talks
Top Iranian, Omani diplomats' meeting comes following Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's arrival in Omani capital Muscat for negotiations with US
US, Iran delegations start talks in Oman focusing on nuclear issue
Omani-mediated indirect talks begin with Omani foreign minister's separate meetings with Iranian counterpart and then with US special envoy, says Iranian state media; US, Omani sides have yet to confirm
Israeli violations continue in Gaza despite start of 2nd phase of ceasefire
Killings, attacks continue since agreement’s transition to new stage in mid-January
Iran’s nuclear program: Where it stands after US bombing – and what comes next
US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites last year caused major damage, but Tehran insists its program remains intact and is already being rebuilt
