Trump threatens Iran: second aircraft carrier needed if talks fail
A second U.S. aircraft carrier group will soon be sent to Iran in case Washington and Tehran fail to reach an agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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US moving additional forces toward Iran - Treasury secretary
The United States is sending additional forces toward Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Netanyahu and Trump discuss Iran and Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed negotiations with Iran and the situation in Gaza during their White House meeting, agreeing to maintain close contacts and coordination, Netanyahu’s office reported.
US prepares missiles for launch at Qatar airbase - media
According to Reuters, the US Army has prepared for rapid missile deployment at an airbase in Qatar. The number of aircraft at the US base in Jordan has also been increased.
Board of Peace cannot replace UN - Lavrov
The Board of Peace proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will not be able to replace the United Nations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Empatia Manuchi online project.
Iran ready to dilute its enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the U.S. lifts all sanctions on the country, head of Iran's atomic energy agency Mohammad Eslami said after talks resumed with Washington.
Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation reports on cooperation with Middle East
The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation has reported a significant and growing interest from Middle Eastern countries in Russian military equipment, with ongoing contracts and new joint projects under development.
Arab leaders convince Trump not to cancel talks with Iran - report
Nine Arab states convinced U.S. President Donald Trump not to cancel the Oman meeting with Iran, Axios reported, citing sources.
US shoots down Iranian drone
The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone that was flying toward the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Trump unwilling to strike Iran - report
U.S. President Donald Trump does not want to strike Iran, Axios reported quoting sources in the U.S. administration.
Tehran builds underground shelters
Over 300 underground spaces, such as parking lots and metro stations, are being converted to shelters
Iran announces live-fire exercises in Strait of Hormuz
They begin tomorrow and will last two days
Iran warns of targeting US embassies in Middle East if attacked
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani warned that Tehran would target U.S. embassies in the Middle East if the United States attacks Iran.
Tehran requests no talks with Washington - Araghchi
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not been in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requested negotiations, state media reports.
Riyadh rules out use of its territory for strikes against Iran
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has assured Iran that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Tehran.
US conducts aerial drills in the Middle East
The exercises are planned to practice air force deployment and combat operations in the Middle East region
Trump: US Naval fleet moving toward Iran
Following the Board of Peace charter signing ceremony and before returning to the USA, US President Donald Trump announced from aboard Air Force One that an American fleet was heading to the Middle East.
Ryabkov and Israeli Ambassador discussed international issues
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with Israeli Ambassador to Russia Oded Josef in the Russian capital, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Kazakh deminers clears over 1200 mines in Syria
Kazakh peacekeeping engineers have cleared more than 1,200 mines and explosive devices in Syria as part of a UN mission.
Donald Trump and Ilham Aliyev exchange letters on Peace Council
The U.S. and the Azerbaijani Presidents, Donald Trump and Ilham Aliyev, exchanged letters regarding Azerbaijan's participation in the Board of Peace on Gaza.
