Nuclear Deal
Turkey's Erdogan proposes South Korean partnership in nuclear power, AI, defense
In an interview, Erdogan also identified defense, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and robotics as potential areas for cooperation and called for more South Korean investment in Turkey.
Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it out
Trump rules out US strikes on Iran before midterms as US Treasury imposes new sanctions
US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth
UN chief calls New START expiration a 'grave moment' for global security
Antonio Guterres warned that the end of New START removes all binding limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals and called for immediate negotiations.
Iran’s empty skies reveal the hidden cost of US sanctions, pressure - opinion
From mass protests to empty airports, Iran’s collapsing air traffic gives insight into the mounting economic and political crisis facing the regime.
Witkoff's Israel visit aims to explore red lines, acceptable terms in Iran negotiations - analysis
As Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Israel, officials see the visit as a real-time effort to test Israel’s red lines on Iran and gauge what kind of deal Jerusalem could tolerate.
Israeli, American strategies on Iran diverge as timelines shrink, and risks grow - analysis
Geography, military exposure, and political constraints push Jerusalem and Washington to assess the same intelligence through very different clocks.
IAEA steps up pressure on Iran, demanding access to Tehran's supply of 60% enriched uranium
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi signaled the agency is preparing to press Tehran for access to its 60 percent enriched uranium.
US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear negotiations, Iran's Abbas Araghchi claims
"The US cannot expect to gain what it couldn't in war through negotiations," FM Abbas Araghchi said during a Tehran conference on Sunday.
Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns
A senior Israeli official suggests the need to act before Trump's presidency concludes, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
Trump says Iran has been asking if US sanctions can be lifted
US President Donald Trump reveals Iran has been asking if sanctions can be lifted during recent discussions.
Russia, Iran sign memo on building small nuclear power plants in Islamic Republic
The agreement was signed by Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev and Iran's top nuclear official, Mohammad Eslami, at a meeting in Moscow. Rosatom described it as a "strategic project."
US imposes sanctions on network for transporting Iranian oil
"By targeting Iran’s oil revenue stream, Treasury will further degrade the regime’s ability to carry out attacks against the United States and its allies," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
