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Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence

Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in the next 10 days or else "bad things happen", as he deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the region. "It's proven

British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years

British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, triggering condemnation from the UK government. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both in their 50s, were arrested while travelling through the country on an around-the-world

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic. The two foes recently resumed indirect talks, after US President Donald Trump

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action. The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Iran over