War in the Middle East

Iran Open to Discussing Missile, Proxy Issues Ahead of U.S. Talks in Muscat

This is Beirut 05/02 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Iranian officials have indicated on Thursday that they have agreed to discuss the ballistic missile and proxy group issues at Friday’s nuclear talks with U.S. officials in Muscat, Oman, according to the Jerusalem Post. On Wednesday, the U.S. briefly signaled that it would cancel talks with Iran, with a stated reason that Iranian officials ...

U.S. to Resume Iran Nuclear Talks After Brief Cancellation Signal

This is Beirut 04/02 23:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Senior U.S. officials said on Wednesday that they will proceed with plans to convene in Muscat, Oman on Friday to discuss the nuclear issue after reports earlier in the day signaled a cancellation of the talks. The U.S. has modified its position on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks after nine Arab and Muslim countries lobbied for U.S. participation ...

US-Iran Talks Expected in Oman, but Scope Under Discussion: Arab Diplomat

This is Beirut 04/02 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Talks between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman, but the scope of the discussions still needs to be agreed, an Arab diplomat told AFP on Wednesday. "A meeting is requested in Oman by the Iranians, and the Americans have approved the location, but the parameters of discussions are still being worked on," the diplomat ...

U.S. Downs Iranian Drone Flying Toward Aircraft Carrier

This is Beirut 04/02 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday. The drone “aggressively approached” the aircraft carrier with “unclear intent” and kept flying toward it “despite deescalatory measures taken by ...

U.S. Tanker Approached by Iranian Gunboats in Strait of Hormuz

This is Beirut 03/02 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A US-flagged tanker was approached and challenged on Tuesday by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, before continuing on its way, US Central Command said. CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said two Iranian boats and a drone approached the US-flagged ship M/V Stena Imperative "at high speeds and threatened to board and seize the ...

Jordan Rejects Use of Its Territory in Any Military Action Against Iran

This is Beirut 02/02 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jordan signaled its position on a U.S.-Iran conflict scenario, stating on Monday that it would not take part in hostility against Iran and it would not allow use of its territory for launching attacks. Ayman Safadi, the Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated on X that “Jordan will not be a battlefield for any party in any regional ...

U.S. Sanctions Senior IRGC Officials Over Crackdown on Iranian Protesters

This is Beirut 30/01 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned six officials from the IRGC over their role in the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on demonstrators on Friday. Among those listed are Minister of the Interior Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, leader of the IRGC intelligence organization Majid Khademi, and four provincial IRGC commanders. This ...

Turkey Urges U.S. to Resist Israeli Pressure to Strike Iran

This is Beirut 30/01 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a joint press conference held on Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated their commitment to diplomacy and warned against any military intervention in Iran, as tensions in the region continue to rise. Fidan emphasized Turkey’s opposition to military action, stating that Ankara ...

Trump Confirms Speaking to Iran, Says He Plans to Again

This is Beirut 30/01 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he intends to hold talks with Iran. When asked by reporters about the possibility of talks with Tehran, Trump said, "Yes. I intend that. We have a lot of very large and powerful ships heading to Iran right now, and it would be great not to have to use them.” Asked if ...

Qatari Emir, Iran's President Discuss Regional Deescalation Efforts

This is Beirut 29/01 21:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Qatar's emir and the Iranian president discussed regional deescalation efforts in a phone call on Thursday, as Tehran faced off with Washington. "During the call, they also discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the current situation and the efforts being made to de-escalate tensions and establish stability," ...

Iran Warns Shipping Ahead of Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Strait of Hormuz

This is Beirut 29/01 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran has sent out warnings to passing ships of live-fire naval exercises expected to be conducted next week near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press. The Strait of Hormuz is a significant bottleneck in global energy supply chains, seeing 20% of global oil shipments, and would be vulnerable in the event of a conflict with ...

Washington Hosts Saudi and Israeli Officials to Weigh Possible U.S. Strikes on Iran

This is Beirut 29/01 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as President Trump considers military strikes, two U.S. officials and two other sources with knowledge told Axios. The Israelis came to D.C. to share intelligence on possible targets inside Iran. Israeli military ...