Rubio comments on CIA Director's visit to Russia
The CIA Director's visit to Moscow was part of a broader effort to reinforce intelligence communications with Russia, Secretary of State Rubio stated.
Washington
No US-Iran negotiations currently underway
There are no plans for negotiations
Diplomats from Azerbaijan, Armenia and US meet in Washington
A trilateral meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan in Washington, D.C. on August 10.
US lifts some anti-Iranian sanctions - media
The US Treasury has eased some sanctions against Iran, removing Iraqi carrier Fly Baghdad and two aircraft, Reuters reported.
US using Strait of Hormuz to launch new attacks - media
Iranian officials consider the question of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz a pretext for renewed US strikes, according to media reports.
Netanyahu departs for Washington
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Israeli media.
Trump believes Iran to strike deal with US soon
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Iran will be ready to reach an agreement with the United States very soon.
Vance may be blamed for breakdown of dialogue with Iran - US media
Media reports suggest that US Vice President J.D. Vance could be held responsible for the breakdown of US-Iranian negotiations and the subsequent rise in military tensions with Tehran.
Putin and Trump hold another phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held their fourth telephone conversation in 2026, according to the Kremlin.
Trump: US gets no benefit from NATO spending
US President Donald Trump has said NATO is spending too much, pointing out that Washington has allocated $999 billion to the Alliance since 2014.
Iraq ready to host US-Iran talks
Iraq is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran if necessary, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa said.
Israel and Lebanon sign agreement on settling
A trilateral framework agreement on the settlement between Israel and Lebanon has been signed in Washington in the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
US Congress to host international conference on Azerbaijanis' ethnic cleansing
An international conference on "The right of return and self-determination: double standards and selective approaches" will be held in Washington, at the Capitol Hill, organized by the Baku Initiative Group on June 24, 2026.
Israel considering symbolic withdrawal from Lebanon
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, CNN reported, citing an Israeli source.
Putin talks to Trump over phone
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on June 14, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
It's premature to discuss timing of new consultations between Russia and USA - Ryabkov
Talks between Russia and the USA aimed at removing "mutual irritants" will indeed happen, though the timing remains undetermined, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.
Rubio to meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister
Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Ishaq Dar in Washington on May 29. Their discussions will focus on bilateral relations and the current regional dynamics.
Trump says he had very good call with Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a call Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders discussed relations as well as regional and global developments.
Rubio: US won't make deal with Iran due to economic problems
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the notion that the economic costs of a conflict with Iran could force Washington to accept an unfavorable agreement with Tehran.
US, Iran may resume talks next week
The parties are reportedly working on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding
