Feb 22 U.S. and Iran to hold next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, a facilitator said Sunday. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 4:04 Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal By Nick Schifrin, Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn On Friday, President Trump suggested he was considering a limited strike on Iran. The public statements come as the United States continues to deploy a large number of military assets in the region and as Iran’s foreign minister said he… Continue watching
Feb 20 Here's what we know about the buildup of U.S. military assets in the Middle East By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Donald Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear… Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump warns he's considering limited strikes even as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent By Farnoush Amiri, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, President Donald Trump said, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”… Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as U.S. carrier approaches region By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear program fizzle out. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 5:08 U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A senior Trump administration official told PBS News that the U.S. will reduce the number of troops who have been fighting ISIS in Syria. The statement comes after a major shift in U.S. policy in the country. Meanwhile, Iran appears… Continue watching
Feb 18 WATCH: Congress must approve any possible U.S. military action against Iran, Jeffries says By Associated Press President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before any U.S. action against Iran, the nation's top Democrat said Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 17 Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as it held nuclear talks with U.S. By Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States over the Islamic Republic's disputed… Continue reading
Feb 16 Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog ahead of U.S. talks By Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press “I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X. “What is not on the table: submission before threats.”… Continue reading
Feb 15 Iran's state media reports foreign minister will attend indirect talks with the U.S. By Associated Press Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city of Geneva after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week. Continue reading