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UK, Iran summon each other's top diplomats in espionage tit-for-tat

Britain summoned Iran's ambassador on Monday after charges were filed against three Iranian nationals accused of acting as spies. The move came the day after Iran summoned a British diplomat to protest what it described as the illegal and unjustified detention of an Iranian in the UK, Iran's state-run news agency reported. The tit-for-tat comes as ties between Tehran and London deteriorate. Iran called the detention of its citizen, who was not identified, a violation of international law and expressed strong dissatisfaction over what it characterised as politically motivated judicial actions, Iran's state-run news agency reported. The ministry warned the UK against further unconstructive behaviour that could damage diplomatic relations, IRNA said. Three men accused of being Iranian spies faced charges in a London court Saturday that they conducted surveillance on and plotted violence against UK-based journalists for an Iranian news outlet. On Monday, Britain summoned Ambassador S

Trump says US nearing nuclear deal with Iran, but some gaps remain

Trump claimed Iran had "sort of" accepted the nuclear deal terms, a day after calling Iran "the most destructive force" in West Asia at a US-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh

Only two solutions for Iran are 'intelligent' or 'brutal', warns Trump

President Donald Trump kept up pressure Thursday on Iran, warning Tehran that a deal over its nuclear programme or potentially airstrikes are the only two solutions to the diplomatic impasse. Speaking in Qatar before business leaders, Trump said: We'd like to see if we could solve the Iran problem in an intelligent way, as opposed to a brutal way. There's only two: intelligent and brutal. Those are the two alternatives. Trump also said that Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, had been pushing for diplomatic deal over Iran's nuclear programme. Qatar shares a massive offshore oil and gas field that's crucial to its wealth with Iran. I said last night that Iran is very lucky to have the emir because he's actually fighting for them. He doesn't want us to do a vicious blow to Iran, Trump said. He says, You can make a deal. You can make a deal.' He's really fighting. And I really mean this: I think that Iran should say a big thank you to the emir. At another point, Tru

Donald Trump wants to make a deal with Iran: Here are his conditions

US President Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons, says any deal depends on Tehran halting terrorism, proxy wars, and complying with strict verification measures

US imposes sanctions on companies it says sent Iranian oil to China

The network facilitated the shipment of oil worth billions of dollars to China on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff and its front company, Sepehr Energy, Treasury said

Iran, US begin 4th round of negotiation over Tehran nuclear programme

The round of talks, again happening in the sultanate of Oman, likely will see Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi mediating

Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Delhi for Joint Commission meet, stronger ties

The high-level dialogue comes as both nations mark the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty

Iran's FM visits Pakistan amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan

Following the scheduled meeting in Islamabad, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit India on Thursday, Iran's Embassy in India confirmed

Netanyahu's criticism of Iran's nuclear programme muted with Trump in power

When the US and Iran met for nuclear talks a decade ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed against an emerging deal from the world's most public stages, including in a fiery speech to Congress seen as a direct challenge to the Obama administration as it was wrapping up the talks. Now, as the sides sit down to discuss a new deal, Netanyahu has fallen silent. Netanyahu sees an Iran with nuclear weapons as an existential threat to Israel, and he is just as wary of any new US agreement with its archenemy that may not meet his standards. Yet he finds himself shackled with Donald Trump in the White House. Netanyahu is unwilling to publicly criticise a president who has shown broad support for Israel, whom he deems to be Israel's greatest friend, and who doesn't take well to criticism. He can't do anything that goes against Trump. He's paralysed, said Yoel Guzansky, an Iran expert at the Institute for National Security Studies, a Tel Aviv-based think tank. Israel is in a .

Trump threatens sanctions over Iranian oil: What it means for India, China

US-Iran talks, scheduled for May 3rd, have been postponed due to 'logistical reasons'

Weekend round of nuclear talks between US, Iran postponed, says Oman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei issued a statement describing the talks as being 'postponed at the request of Oman's foreign minister'

Cracked homes, tilting mosques: Iran's land is sinking at record rates

Iran's land is collapsing under years of drought, overuse, and poor planning, putting millions, critical infrastructure, and world heritage sites at risk

Next round of nuclear talks with US will be held in Rome, says Iran's FM

Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the comment on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting, adding that Iran also anticipated having a meeting Friday with France, Germany and the United Kingdom to discuss the talks. The talks with the US again will be mediated by Oman. The sultanate has hosted two rounds of talks in Oman's capital, Muscat, and one round at its embassy in Rome. The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic closing in on a half-century of enmity. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran's programme if a deal isn't reached. Iranian officials increasingly warn that they could pursue a nuclear weapon with their stockpile of uranium enriched to ne

Blast at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port kills 40, Khamenei calls for probe

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called for a thorough investigation, urging security and judicial officials to identify any negligence

At least 18 killed, 750 injured in explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Helicopters and aircraft dumped water from the air on the raging fire through the night into Sunday morning at the Shahid Rajaei port

Iran, UAE Presidents condemn Pahalgam attack, offer condolences to victims

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and offered his condolences for the victims.Both leaders agreed that there could be no justification for such acts of terror.In a post on X, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said: "President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran called PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such acts of terror and all those who believe in humanity must stand together in the fight against terrorism. PM shared the anger and anguish of the people of India and their resolve to deal with those behind the terror attack and their supporters, firmly and decisively."Prime Minister Modi also expressed condolences for the

Massive explosion hits Iran's Bandar Abbas port; 4 killed, over 500 injured

A massive explosion and fire struck the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, state media reported. It wasn't immediately clear if there were any casualties from the blast, which appeared to be at Rajaei port in the city. Social media videos showed a huge plume of black smoke. Authorities offered no immediate cause for the blast. Rajaei port is one of the seaports of Iran.

Pahalgam attack: Iran offers to mediate between its 'brotherly neighbours'

Tehran is willing to use its ties with both India and Pakistan for "greater understanding at this difficult time", Iran's Foreign Minister has said

Deal or war? What’s next for the US and Iran?

The United States and Iran have taken a new step toward diplomacy, holding indirect talks in Muscat, Oman on April 12, 2025.

Trump's Oval Office event ends abruptly as girl faints mid-briefing. WATCH

US President Donald Trump's briefing on major political issues was cut short after a girl fainted during Dr Oz's swearing-in as CMS chief in the Oval Office