Trump ‘not happy’ with Iran talks as US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately
Warning comes as talks over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme ended inconclusively
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US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in nuclear programme talks
Technical discussions between two countries due to take place in Vienna next week
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Attack would allow US president to claim military victory and hope to force Iran to end its nuclear enrichment programme
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Republicans will fret about the yawning gap between presidential rhetoric and voter sentiment
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The US military build-up was designed to coerce Tehran – but has failed
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In an address heavy on theatrics, US president Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats as ‘crazy’ and unpatriotic
Donald Trump hails US economy, rounds on Democrats in longest state of the union address
President’s speech lasting one hour and 48 minutes sought to reinvigorate supporters in Republican heartland states
Trump set to proclaim first year in office a success in lengthy state of the union address
Speech to Congress comes amid public discontent over US president’s handling of immigration and economy
Donald Trump’s decision on Iran strike may hinge on last-ditch talks this week
Warplanes and naval assets amount to biggest US regional military build-up since 2003 invasion of Iraq
Beirut airport among Israel’s targets in the event of attacks from Iran and Lebanon
Binyamin Netanyahu warns Iranian military against making ‘the most serious mistake in their history’
Stocks slip and gold gains as global trade faces new Trump tariff threat
Dollar dips after US president imposes 15% duty following supreme court decision to strike down previous policy
Uncertainty in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions as residents fear attack
Residents stock up on essentials and medications as anxieties over military threats intensify
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Huge scale of US military build-up increases likelihood of attack on Iran
American military presence now resembles ‘what we saw right before the Iraq war’, says expert
Trump says next 10 days will decide if US strikes Iran
US building up large military force in Middle East as talks on Iran’s nuclear programme continue
Trump tells first Board of Peace meeting $7bn contributed to Gaza reconstruction fund
Hamas disarmament and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian enclave likely to test effectiveness of new board
US ready for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs options, reports say
Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to carry out an attack, according to US news outlets
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If the US president wishes to use the Diego Garcia base for his next attack, he will need Keir Starmer’s approval
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U2 song protests killing of Renée Good by US Ice agent in politically charged new release
Record due to be released on February 24th, the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
Iranian mourning ceremonies prompt new crackdowns in echo of 1979 revolution
Videos circulating on social media showed families holding their own memorials across Iran
Can Donald Trump make a diplomatic breakthrough – without any diplomats?
Reliance on Kushner and Witkoff for negotiations raises concerns for US capacity and experience
‘Guiding principles’ established with US in nuclear talks, Iranian foreign minister says
Progress does not mean an agreement will be reached soon but the path has started, says Abbas Araghchi
Netanyahu reiterates Israel’s stance in advance of US-Iran nuclear talks
Tehran considers zero enrichment a violation of country’s rights under nuclear non-proliferation pact
As US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East, how likely is war with Iran?
US and Iran resume nuclear talks as Israel presses strike option
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?
The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdown
Iran turns to digital surveillance tools to track down protesters
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing anti-government demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, foreign minister says
Second round of nuclear talks to take place on Tuesday in Geneva in wake of mass anti-regime protests
Iranians in Ireland call for Pahlavi, son of the former shah, to bring change
As US pressure mounts on the regime, many young Iranians believe Reza Pahlavi is their best hope
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Trump sends largest US aircraft carrier to Middle East as pressure grows on Iran
USS Gerald R Ford to join 10 other ships in region as White House holds negotiations with senior Iranian officials
Israeli soldier and citizen accused of using classified information to bet on air strikes
Gambling website allows users to make bets on geopolitical events anonymously
Iran celebrates anniversary of Islamic revolution a month after deadly antiregime protests
Trump’s preference is for negotiations rather than war but Netanyahu’s objective is to use any means to topple Tehran authorities
Iranians protest as Dublin hotel hosts event marking 1979 revolution
Demonstrators say event should not have gone ahead due to mass killing of protesters in Iran in recent weeks
Israel fears a US deal with Iran will be limited to curbing nuclear programme
Netanyahu to press Trump on restricting Iran’s ballistic missile threat
Iran arrests leading reformists as US ‘armada’ looms in Arabian Sea
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years
Iran says talks with US off to ‘good start’, but key obstacles to be addressed
Negotiators will have to navigate Iran’s red line on discussing its missile programme to reach a deal
China’s Xi warns Donald Trump over US arms sales to Taiwan
Xi Jinping says Taiwan is Chinese territory and China ‘must defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity’
Analysis: Israel may play key role in whether US attacks Iran
Netanyahu wants Donald Trump to force Iran to stop production of ballistic missiles and end support for proxy militias
Iran’s top diplomat says government is ready for talks with US on a nuclear deal
Talks expected to take place in Istanbul and could avert military strikes against Tehran
Donald Trump says Iran is negotiating ‘seriously’ on nuclear weapons
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, on Sunday warned if the US attacked, it would ignite a regional war
A new magazine is a reminder that the ‘end of the West’ isn’t the end of the world
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Iran ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not on defence capabilities
US navy destroyer docks at the Israeli port of Eilat
US-Iran relations unravelled when Trump pulled out of a nuclear deal in 2018
US military assets surge in Gulf as Iranian official acknowledges diplomatic efforts
EU blacklists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation
Iran’s foreign ministry condemned what it said was the ‘illegal and unjustified’ designation
Iran seeks to avert US military attack with mediation talks
Hegseth says US forces prepared to follow Trump’s orders to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability
What does the US want from Iran?
Latest Trump statement marks a shift in rationale for sending the armada to the region
What’s the deal between Donald Trump and Cuba?
US is reportedly seeking to negotiate regime change in Cuba, but the country has no oil and exports little
Ryanair shares continue to rise in days following strong results
Luxury stocks a drag on European shares
Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for deal to avert US military action
US president urges Islamic Republic to reach agreement that would include ‘no nuclear weapons’
Do we have to watch this chainsaw-massacre political horror movie to its end?
Border forces have been deployed in the American heartlands – masked, camouflaged and bristling with firearms
US and Iran engage in shadow-boxing as US armada arrives in Gulf
Tehran warns of attacks against Washington’s regional allies and assets if it is targeted
Doomsday Clock moves closer than ever to midnight
Scientists voice concern about threats of integrating artificial intelligence into military systems
UN human rights body condemns Iran’s ‘brutal repression’ of protests
Thousands killed in recent antigovernment demonstrations which Tehran blames on foreign-backed ‘terrorists and rioters’
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