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Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites

Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites

US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month,

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Saudi Arabia intercepts drones - The Saudi defence ministry said it had "intercepted and destroyed" four drones over the kingdom's east early Friday. - Rubio to join G7 meeting - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in France

Trump denies being 'desperate' for Iran deal

Trump denies being 'desperate' for Iran deal

US President Donald Trump denied being "desperate" to make a deal with Iran Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East. Holding his first cabinet meeting since the start of the joint US-Israeli operation, Trump insisted

What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?

What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: - What is on the table? - After announcing "very good" talks with an

Iran may believe it has the upper hand as Trump seeks talks

Iran may believe it has the upper hand as Trump seeks talks

Iran's decision to rebuff a 15-point peace proposal from US President Donald Trump and outline its own conditions for a ceasefire reflects growing confidence in its negotiating position after nearly four weeks of war, analysts say. Despite US-Israeli airstrikes that have killed its top leaders and

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Gulf involvement - Gulf countries said that they wanted to be involved in any talks between the United States and Iran. "We emphasize the necessity of involving the GCC countries in any talks or agreements to resolve this crisis, in

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate. The ramped-up rhetoric dashed hopes of