Washington, DC [US], March 26 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has significantly intensified his rhetoric against Tehran, asserting that Iranian negotiators are 'begging' for a diplomatic resolution despite their public claims of merely 'looking at our proposal.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - It seems imperative for Iran to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), since membership in the treaty has brought no benefit to Iran in utilizing peaceful nuclear energy.
Iranian press review: Reports of US backchannel to Ghalibaf cause backlash in Tehran Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:03 Meanwhile, cancer patients face difficulties getting treatment, opposition figures condemn attacks on infrastructure, Iranians ridicule Pahlavi for claiming credit for public traditions Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is pictured after meeting his Lebanese counterpart in Beirut on 12 October 2024 (AFP) Off Speculation of talks with Ghalibaf sparks criticism Reports suggesting that the US may be engaging in negotiations with Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and speculation that President Donald Trump could support his rise within Iran ’s power structure have triggered widespread backlash among Iranians. Ghalibaf, a former senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has many times spoken openly about his role in the violent suppression of the 1999 student movement. He also served as mayor of Tehran for 12 years, a tenure marked by repeated allegations of corruption.
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): Geopolitical risk advisor and former US Army combatant, Colonel Douglas Macgregor (retd) has questioned the credibility of Pakistan, which is attempting to position itself in a negotiating role in the West Asia crisis, stating that the country faces severe internal challenges and would not be viewed as neutral by Israel.
Negotiations to end funding standoff sparked by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown fail to find a breakthrough Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. There was no breakthrough in talk to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday as the shutdown extends to almost six weeks with no end in sight. The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said on Wednesday that airports across the country are experiencing the “highest wait times in TSA history” , as the partial shutdown of the DHS enters its sixth week.
South Africa dropped from G7 summit after US pressure South Africa’s presidency says France has withdrawn an invitation for President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the upcoming G7 summit, citing pressure from the United States. "We have learned that due to continued pressure, France has had to withdraw its invitation to South Africa for its participation in the G7," presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya told AFP on Thursday. "We are told that the Americans threatened to boycott the G7 summit if South Africa was invited," he added.
(260326) -- ALGIERS, March 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (R) meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Algiers, Algeria, March 25, 2026. Meloni conducted an official visit to Algeria on Wednesday, seeking to secure expanded energy partnerships, as Europe seeks stable gas supplies amid disruptions tied to the war in Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan says it is relaying messages between US and Iran Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Islamabad is passing messages between the United States and Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts. Dar said Washington has put forward 15 points, which Iran is now considering. He added that Turkey, Egypt and other countries are “also extending their support to this initiative”.
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): Former senior diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni said on Thursday that the ongoing differences between the United States and Iran over ceasefire negotiations reflect diplomatic challenges, stressing that conflicts cannot be resolved through unilateral announcements.
Trump lashes out at Nato, says it has done ‘nothing’ on Iran US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Nato allies, saying they have offered no support in dealing with Iran. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said alliance members have done “absolutely nothing” to assist. "THE U.
Tehran says transit comes under the condition that the countries will not support acts of aggression against it Iran has permitted the passage of Indian and Russian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, its foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s envoy to Moscow and Russia’s deputy foreign minister held talks about the latest regional developments in the wake of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
New Delhi is not interested in being a broker nation, S. Jaishankar has reportedly told an all-party meet India has outlined its position on the Middle East conflict, with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar briefing lawmakers on Wednesday, according to local media reports.
New Delhi is not interested in being a 'broker nation', S. Jaishankar has reportedly told an all-party meet India has outlined its position on the Middle East conflict, with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar briefing lawmakers on Wednesday, according to local media reports.
New posts 12:33 Trump Warns Tehran To 'Get Serious Soon' On Talks, Blasts NATO Over Iran US President Donald Trump says Iranian negotiators should "get serious soon" on talks to end US-Israeli air strikes "before it is too late.
New posts 20:17 EUs Kallas Urges US To Pressure Russia Not To Help Iran European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on the United States to "put pressure on Russia" to refrain from helping Iran wage war and launch attacks against Americans.