Iranian state television reported 18 deaths and 108 injuries from recent U.S. military strikes, while American officials maintained that civilians were not the intended targets of the operations.
Iranian state media has reported multiple explosions across key locations including Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, coinciding with reports of US military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media reports that the country generated $7.5 billion in oil revenue during the first four months of the current Iranian year, defying U.S. sanctions and regional maritime tensions.
The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged receiving and reviewing an Iranian state media video that explicitly threatens the life of Barron Trump. Federal agencies are currently assessing the threat level and enhancing security protocols accordingly.
The Trump administration has proposed a significant increase in H-1B visa fees, expanding the charge beyond new arrivals, which could impact Indian aspirants. Concurrently, the US is escalating trade disputes with Canada, with threats of increased tariffs on automobiles, while also facing criticism for its stance on international judicial bodies.
Iranian state television has reportedly broadcast a video targeting Barron Trump, the son of Donald Trump, with a $10 million bounty. This incident follows previous threats against Melania Trump and has drawn international attention.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have targeted and struck US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, with reports of missiles hitting a US base in Kuwait and air defense repelling attacks.
The US military announced the completion of its latest wave of airstrikes against Iran, while Iranian state media reported explosions around the capital, Tehran.
The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television said on Wednesday.
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Two Romanian men have been sentenced to prison in London for stabbing an Iranian journalist in an attack that authorities link to the Iranian regime. The men received sentences of eight and twelve years for their involvement in the assault.
The White House slammed mainstream media for citing Iranian state media reports, calling coverage propaganda as nuclear inspection deal details remain disputed.
SpaceX completed the world's largest initial public offering, raising $75 billion and making Elon Musk the first trillionaire. The IPO has generated significant investor interest despite some analysts highlighting potential risks.
Portugal is among 22 countries condemning attacks and attempted assassinations in Europe, the US, and Australia by Iranian state entities against Jews, journalists, and Iranian dissidents.
Iranian state television announced preparations for a 'grand' funeral for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, three months after his death. The elaborate ceremony is being planned by authorities.
The White House has dismissed Iranian state media reports detailing an 'unofficial' draft nuclear deal with the U.S. as a 'complete fabrication.' This rejection comes amid ongoing discussions about preventing a 'Chernobyl moment' in AI.
An Iranian state television presenter caused controversy by shooting the United Arab Emirates flag with a rifle during a live broadcast promoting weapons training, while a co-presenter declared her readiness to sacrifice her life.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned recent Iranian statements that suggested a 'military solution to a political crisis,' highlighting regional tensions.
Iranian state media reported that air defense systems were activated in parts of Tehran following reports of suspected hostile aerial activity, marking the first such development.
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Iranian state media and the Revolutionary Guards announced the arrest of several individuals accused of being Israeli spies or linked to Mossad. Initial reports cited four arrests, with later claims of up to 35 members of an alleged 'Zionist spy cell'.
Iran continues to hold significant strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply passes. This position grants Iran considerable leverage over global energy markets.
Two American fighter jets were reportedly shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing. Both US and Iranian officials have confirmed the incident.
Iran's state broadcaster has denied an apparent infographic from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that seemed to issue an evacuation warning for parts of central Doha, including the Al Jazeera media headquarters.
Iranian state media, including Khamenei's official site, has revived claims of 'Zionist sorcery' and incorporated antisemitic language into its propaganda against Israel.
Iranian state news networks are reportedly following a North Korea-style information model, covering the war in their country from a perspective vastly different from Western agencies, employing censorship, fake news, and propaganda.
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
A new photo published on the official Telegram channel of the new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei revealed his handwriting, according to Iranian state media.
Iranian state media has reported a new list of potential targets, which includes offices and assets of major American technology companies operating in the Gulf region.
Iranian state television reported an explosion on a tanker near Abu Dhabi, though details about the vessel or incident circumstances were not immediately available.
There are concerns for the safety of Iran's female footballers after they were condemned on Iranian state TV as wartime traitors for not singing the national anthem before their first game.
The US and Israeli bombardment of Iran has sent smoke plumes rising above Tehran and left buildings in ruins. An Iranian state-owned newspaper called Iran reported bombings at a police station and even a gym in Tehran, as residents shuttled to grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations to buy supplies and fill their tanks.
The Israel Defense Forces indicate that the attack targets the main infrastructure of the Iranian state in the country's capital. Also, Montenegro wants to bring forward the PSD elections to May.
Iranian state television was reportedly hacked, displaying a message from Crown Prince Pahlavi calling on military personnel to join protests against the Islamic regime.
“During the strike on the compound, numerous munitions were dropped on the presidential office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council,” Iran’s military said
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The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, is described as a dangerous and destabilizing moment for the region and global economy, according to the president of the Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce.
The wife of the assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died on Monday after succumbing to injuries sustained during a US-Israeli attack, Iranian state media reported.
Iranian state television announced on Monday that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was also killed in the US and Israeli strike on Saturday.
Iranian state media reported information about the victims of the Israeli-American attack on a school in Iran, stating that 165 people were killed in the strike, mostly girls.
Iran and Israel traded further strikes on Sunday as the region absorbed the impact of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States and Israeli assault.
Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei’s death after heavy bombardment of Tehran and other cities. Satellite imagery reviewed by international outlets showed damage to his compound in the capital. The United States has named the campaign Operation Epic Fury and said it aims to dismantle Iran’s military...
Iranian state television broadcast the news of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in an emotionally charged moment, where the news anchor broke down in tears during...
Iranian state television announced that both the Iranian Minister of Defense and the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Mohammed Pakpour, were killed in a US-Israeli air attack on Iran.
Iran's supreme spiritual leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989, died on Saturday at the age of 86, Iranian state media reported.
Iran’s leaders need to ensure regime survival and that was always about more than one man, says James M Dorsey from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed during large-scale US and Israeli missile strikes. The government has announced a 40-day mourning period and a non-working week in connection with his death.
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes targeting American military installations in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq following recent US airstrikes. The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities in the region.
Iranian state media claims two individuals were killed following a reported US military attack on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
Meta Platforms successfully identified and blocked a coordinated effort by Iranian actors to use artificial intelligence tools to impersonate American citizens across its social media networks.
Iran and Oman have held discussions on an interim pathway to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following escalating regional tensions. While Washington claims maritime hazards have been cleared, Tehran maintains the waterway remains restricted, prompting cautious market reactions.
Federal law enforcement agencies are tracking Iranian state television broadcasts that allegedly threaten the life of President Trump's son, Barron Trump.
Iranian state TV released a video showing the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ali Abdollahi, in an underground missile production facility, stating that Iran's production has significantly increased.
Iran's supreme military command has reportedly warned that Tehran will retaliate by killing one American soldier for every Iranian killed, according to Iranian state media.
The United States expanded its airstrikes on Iran for the sixth consecutive night, targeting bridges and the port of Chabahar, while Tehran retaliated with new missile attacks against Washington's allies in the region. Iranian state media reported that bridges and the airport in Iranshahr were hit.
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Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US military bases in the Persian Gulf and across the Middle East, claiming an 'eye-for-an-eye' response to previous US actions. Iranian state media reported casualties from US attacks, while the Revolutionary Guard announced new rounds of strikes, signaling a significant escalation in the conflict between the two nations.
Iranian state television, IRIB, published photographs that it claims show the wreckage of a US drone shot down on the Iranian coast. Iran asserts the drone was valued at $30 million.
A container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian state media reporting it was using an unapproved route. The incident occurred in the critical chokepoint, drawing international attention.
President Trump canceled a planned military strike on Iran, hours before it was to occur, and subsequently announced that a historic peace deal to end the war with Iran was close, possibly to be signed this weekend. Tehran, however, reacted cautiously, denying finality and outlining six key demands.
The US has launched multiple strikes against 'key facilities' in Iran, with Defence Secretary Hegseth pledging further action in response to what US Central Command described as 'Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression'. Iranian state media reported explosions in various regions, including Tehran and Fars province, as the US military confirmed the attacks.
During a cabinet meeting, President Trump appeared to threaten Oman, a US ally, with military action, stating he would 'blow up' the country. The comments were made in an apparent confusion regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing discussions with Iran.
Oil prices experienced a decline after Iranian state television reported that it had seen a draft agreement with the United States aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state television aired footage of an anchor firing an AK-47 during live broadcast, as part of segments showcasing civilian weapon training for 'public readiness to defend the country'.
Naqvi held high-level discussions with Iranian President Pezeshkian, during which, according to Iranian state media, they addressed regional security, ongoing hostilities, and efforts to consolidate a fragile US ceasefire.
Iran has officially submitted its response to a US proposal for a ceasefire and new negotiations, reportedly delivered through Pakistani mediators. The proposal aims to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The United States has canceled diplomatic talks with Iran and rejected a peace proposal, as new reports indicate Iranian attacks caused billions of dollars in damage to US military bases, significantly more than initially disclosed.
Iranian state media reported that air defense systems were activated over Tehran following sounds of explosions, with officials stating the systems engaged 'hostile targets'.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new report highlighting increased activity by Iranian state-sponsored hackers targeting critical infrastructure amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Iran has reported that it shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central parts of the country, according to Iranian media, with some reports indicating two jets were downed within 24 hours.
Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations, dampening hopes for de-escalation, though markets like the S&P 500 still reacted positively to initial hopes for peace talks, with oil prices falling.
Iranian state media reported that the Iranian military targeted fuel tanks and refueling aircraft at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport with drones, a claim that comes amidst escalating tensions in the region.
Iranian state television has been reporting on the war, claiming their operations have left experts speechless, while the Foreign Minister explained his own internet access despite a general blockade for ordinary citizens.
Iranian state media has called for transforming the traditional fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning effigies of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran has permitted two Indian-flagged LPG carriers and other Indian vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following diplomatic discussions and confirming a rare exception to the blockade.
Iranian state-linked media have denied reports that the wife of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died from injuries, clarifying that the information is inaccurate.
Iranian state media reported intense new strikes on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East, claiming a 'powerful attack' on the US Fifth Fleet, raising questions about the nature of this naval force.
Iranian state media released a Lego-style animated video of the events surrounding the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.
Concern for the safety of the players, in Australia for a tournament, had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a match.
Iranian state media has released a photo reportedly showing victims of a deadly explosion at a school in the southern city of Minab, with authorities reporting over 165 fatalities.
Data Center Hunter: Iran Expands Drone Target List, From AWS To Microsoft Facilities
Iranian state-affiliated media says the IRGC has targeted Microsoft data centers in the Gulf region with kamikaze drones, days after IRGC drone strikes hit Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates. This underscores a new escalation: commercial data centers no longer appear to be off-limits, a risk we warned readers a little more than a month ago.
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Iranian state media reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out an attack on a US oil tanker in the northern waters of the Gulf early this morning.
The wife of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly died on March 2, a day after her husband, but the news was only belatedly announced by official media in Tehran. She had lived largely out of the public eye for decades.
A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps (IRGC) warned on Monday of intensified missile attacks on Cyprus, citing what he claimed was an expanded United States military presence on the island. IRGC General Sardar Jabbari was quoted by Iranian state-affiliated media as claiming that Washington had transferred a significant number of aircraft to […]
An anchor on Iranian state television broke down in tears while announcing the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after coordinated airstrikes on Tehran on Saturday (28 February) carried out by the United States and Israel.
Videos and images verified by The New York Times showed that at least half of the school was destroyed. It was not immediately clear why the school was hit, or which country’s forces had fired at it.
Rabat – Iranian state media announced today that former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and current member of the Expediency Discernment Council, was reportedly killed in the US-Israel missile strike…
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a series of military strikes on Tehran carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday.
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Senior Iranian leader Alireza Arafi was on Sunday appointed as the jurist member of Iran's Leadership Council, a body tasked with fulfilling the Supreme Leader's role until the Assembly of Experts elects a new leader, Iranian state media reported.
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Iranian state TV has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement follows US President Trump’s claims of an airstrike.
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The number of people killed during the American-Israeli raid on a girls' school in the city of Minab in southern Iran has risen to 118, according to Iranian state media.
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An Iranian army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, killing the pilot, co-pilot, and two merchants, according to Iranian state media.
The United States and Iran exchanged military attacks for the first time in weeks, with Iran striking air bases in Jordan and the UAE, and the US targeting Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz.
A video broadcast on Iranian state television alleges that Barron Trump is under constant surveillance and claims a financial reward has been promised for his assassination.
The Trump administration threatened the demolition of the Kennedy Center if a $250 million renovation was not completed, with some reports suggesting the threat was linked to the potential removal of the president's name. This comes amidst other controversial proposals by the administration, including renaming Lake Ontario and imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.
The US Supreme Court temporarily sided with Trump on mail-in voting restrictions, while Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford exchanged insults over trade disputes. Meanwhile, South Korea vowed to turn Trump's overtures into North Korea talks, and reports emerged of Trump's call with Pakistan's Army Chief ahead of a Tehran visit.
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Iranian state media released a new, undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after months out of public view, fueling speculation about his health and potential succession. This comes amidst reports of a seven-hour meeting between Mojtaba and Iranian presidential candidate Pezeshkian.
The US military has continued its strikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night, with Iranian state media reporting casualties. The US also announced plans to use frozen Iranian assets to fund damages to ships.
Chabahar port has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian state media acknowledged a third round of strikes on the facility without immediately acknowledging the tower’s collapse.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection, with preliminary medical examiner findings confirming the cause. Tributes from global leaders and colleagues highlighted his complex legacy, particularly concerning his stance on Iran and support for Ukraine.
Iran and Qatar have resumed maritime trade following a five-month suspension, which was triggered by a regional conflict in February 2026 involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iranian state media announced that the funeral services for the killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will take place from July 4 to July 9 across several cities in Iran and Iraq. The ceremonies are set to begin in Tehran on July 4, with the burial on July 9 in Mashhad.
Iranian state media published new details about a 14-point memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US, suggesting it could form the basis for ending the conflict between the two countries.
The US military reportedly struck a water installation in Iran during precision attacks, according to a New York Times analysis of Iranian state media reports.
US service members and their families are adapting to a new normal of 'not war, not peace' as an Iran threat looms, with stress compounded by confusion during the ceasefire and regular claims from Iranian state media about attacking US forces.
Iranian state television reported a 'high' probability of the ceasefire between Iran and the US ending if attacks in Lebanon do not cease, leading to a rise in oil prices and a downturn in European stock markets.
South Korea has stated that an Iranian missile was likely involved in an attack on one of its ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Seoul has summoned the Iranian ambassador to discuss the incident, which reportedly involved an Iranian-made anti-ship missile.
Iranian state television has indicated that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within a month if a deal is reached. This statement follows reports of a draft agreement with the US.
Iranian state television has broadcast unusual segments showing its hosts training with firearms, with statements indicating a readiness to join a war if necessary, amidst escalating tensions in West Asia.
Iranian state media reported that Tehran's air defense systems have been activated, with videos showing interceptions over the city's skies. The activation suggests a response to unidentified aerial activity.
Iranian state television IRIB reported that a fire resulted in three fatalities and 26 injuries, with the fire largely brought under control by the fire department.
An Israeli security source informed Agence France-Presse that Israel is not conducting air strikes in Iran, following reports from Iranian state media about explosions over the country.
Iranian state media reports that Majid Khademi, the leader of the Revolutionary Guard's intelligence organization, was killed in what the Guard claims were American-Israeli attacks.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) claimed responsibility for an attack on an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, which Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed caused damage and a fire at a company facility, with reports from Iranian state media reiterating the claim.
London's police chief, Mark Rowley, warned during a US visit of a "sustained threat" from Iranian state plots targeting the UK, also accusing hostile states of spreading false claims about the capital's safety.
Iranian state television has reported that the spokesperson of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Nain, was killed in a recent attack. His death is seen as a significant blow to Iran's security apparatus.
Iranian state media is accused of exaggerating enemy casualties and engaging in digital manipulation to glorify Iran and its regime, particularly concerning war reporting.
Iranian state television reported the launch of a new barrage of missiles against Israel, marking the 15th day of the conflict triggered by Israeli and American attacks on the Islamic Republic.
A female journalist on Iranian state television was tasked with delivering Mojtaba Khamenei's first message to the Iranian people, marking a notable public appearance.
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The UN reported that 100,000 people were displaced in Lebanon within a single day of war, bringing the total number of displaced to over half a million. Iranian state media also reported the death of four Iranian diplomats.
A communications tower seemed to be the intended target, according to satellite imagery analysis. Iranian state media reported that a boy had been killed in the explosion.
Iranian state television reported that a high-level leadership council has convened to discuss organizing a session of the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for electing the country's new supreme leader.
Iranian state television released a video showing a strong explosion near a mass night gathering in Shiraz, Iran, where the crowd defiantly refused to disperse and instead began chanting.
Iranian state television broadcast a message from Iran's Grand Ayatollah calling for the shedding of the blood of Israelis and US President Donald Trump.
A visual investigation by CBC analyzes satellite images and video to determine who bombed an elementary school in Iran, an incident that Iranian state TV claims killed at least 165 people.
The Israeli military announced it has launched extensive airstrikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran, while Iranian state media reported multiple explosions in the capital.
An attack on a sports hall in Lamerd, Fars province, Iran, resulted in the deaths of 20 female volleyball players and their coach, according to Iranian state television.
The wife of the assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei died on Monday after succumbing to wounds sustained during a US-Israeli attack, Iranian state media reported.
A rocket struck Gandhi Hospital in Tehran on Sunday, leading to the evacuation of patients. Iranian state media released footage of the damage, and the Iranian Ministry of Health confirmed the clinic was hit during rocket attacks in the surrounding area.
According to initial reports, Israel carried out an airstrike in Tehran. The target of the Israeli Air Force strike was the headquarters of Iranian state television and radio.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that they attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with four ballistic missiles, according to Iranian state media.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed Saturday morning in his office during American and Israeli airstrikes, Iranian state media confirms, reports…
The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death marks a historic and decisive turning point for the Islamic Republic of Iran, as the country enters a period of uncertainty amidst...
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Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, was killed following US-Israeli bombardment, Iranian state television confirmed Sunday.
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Khamenei “was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems,” Trump said while announcing the death of the Supereme Leader.
Iran said on Monday that the United States’s position on Iran’s nuclear programme “has moved towards a more realistic one”, a day ahead of a second round of US-Iranian talks in Geneva.
Tehran’s foreign minister arrived in Geneva for the new round of indirect negotiations with the US, as the Revolutionary Guards began military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil and gas.
The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Iran over a deadly crackdown on protesters last month.
A previous attempt at negotiations collapsed when Israel launched surprise strikes on Iran, beginning a 12-day war that Washington briefly joined to bomb Iranian nuclear sites.
“A cautious assessment is that, from the discussions that have taken place in Muscat to date, at least what we have been told is that the US position on the Iranian nuclear issue has moved towards a more realistic one,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, the official IRNA news agency reported.
According to Tehran, talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday in Switzerland.
Washington has previously pushed for other topics to be discussed, including Iran’s ballistic missiles and support for armed groups in the region.
The war games being conducted by the Guards, the ideological arm of the military, aim to prepare it for “potential security and military threats” in the Strait, Iranian state TV said.
Iranian politicians have repeatedly threatened to block the strait, a strategic waterway through which about 20 per cent of global oil passes, as both sides ramp up pressure with talks set to resume.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday, “We’re hopeful there’s a deal”.
“The president always prefers peaceful outcomes and negotiated outcomes to things.”
Meanwhile, Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, wrote on X that he was meeting in Geneva with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, “for deep technical discussion”.
Grossi later confirmed the meeting on X, calling the conversation with Araghchi “in-depth” ahead of Tuesday’s “important negotiations”.
Protest crackdown
Araghchi is also set to hold talks with his Swiss and Omani counterparts as well as other international officials, Iran’s foreign ministry said.
“I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal. What is not on the table: submission before threats,” Araghchi added on X.
Washington has dispatched Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House confirmed on Sunday.
The latest talks follow repeated threats from Trump of military action against Tehran, first over Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, and then more recently over the country’s nuclear programme.
The West fears the programme is aimed at making a bomb, which Tehran denies.
On Friday, Trump said a change of government in Iran would be the “best thing that could happen”, as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure.
His remarks came before demonstrations outside Iran against its authorities swept a number of cities, including in the US, over the weekend.
‘Viable’ deal
Iran’s deputy foreign minister told the BBC that Tehran would consider compromises on its uranium stockpile if Washington lifts sanctions that have crippled the country’s economy.
“If we see the sincerity on their (American) part, I am sure we will be on a road to have an agreement,” said Majid Takht-Ravanchi.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that any deal must involve the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran as well as Tehran’s ability to enrich more.
The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of around 400 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 per cent remains unknown, with inspectors having last seen it in June.