President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
'We will rise again': A new generation of Tunisians prepare for Ennahda's return Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 09:35 President Kais Saied's crackdown was meant to bury Tunisia's largest Islamist movement. Five years later, the movement's youth wing insists their comeback is near Ennahda supporters take to the streets on 13 September 2019 in the run up to the country's presidential election (Faisal Edroos/MEE) Off They've watched their leaders jailed, their offices closed and their movement repeatedly attacked. But five years after President Kais Saied seized sweeping powers and dismantled Tunisia 's democratic institutions, supporters of Ennahda insist the country's largest Islamist movement is preparing to rise from the ashes.
Tehran [Iran], August 3 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that an understanding reached between Iran and Oman on a new maritime traffic route through the Strait of Hormuz is merely a technical prerequisite to regulate safe vessel passage and does not signal
Iran says currently no negotiations with US Iran's foreign ministry has said there are currently no negotiations with the US but talks are taking place with Oman on managing of the Strait of Hormuz. "We are not currently negotiating with the United States. Our negotiations are with Oman to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Esmaeil Baghaei, the ministry spokesperson, said during a press briefing.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman urged regional countries to work together to build a coalition for peace rather than military alliances that fuel insecurity, reiterating that Tehran respects the sovereignty of all neighboring states.
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Vishwesh Negi has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Negi, a 2002-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), is currently serving as a Joint Secretary within the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.
How Israeli presence in Forest City exposes the Zionist-aligned underbelly of Malaysia Submitted by Miriyam Ilavenil on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 09:12 The controversy has fuelled debate over the country's pro-Palestine policy and broader questions about Zionist control People hold placards and Palestinian flags during a demonstration marking Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day after Friday prayers in Kuala Lumpur, 13 March 2026 (Mohd Rasfan/AFP) Off On 15 July, Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, said authorities would deport any Israeli nationals found in the Southeast Asian country, while strongly expressing that Malaysia would "not compromise" on its immigration policies. "If we find any Israeli, we will deport them immediately because we do not recognise Israel," the prime minister said, according to local media reports. His comments came as officials investigated allegations that Israelis were involved in a private residential and technology community in the southern state of Johor.
Iranian spokesperson says there are no plans to receive or send a delegation following US president’s assertion that talks would take place today Trump says Iran talks set for Monday Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East. Esmaeil Baghaei , Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, told reporters at a weekly press briefing on Monday that Iran is not currently holding any talks with the US, Reuters reports – contradicting claims made by Donald Trump on Sunday night that talks with Iran would happen the next day. Continue reading...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson dismissed reports of negotiations with the US, stressing that the only ongoing talks are bilateral discussions with Oman aimed at reaching an arrangement on safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bahrain's top Shiite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassem warned of US-Israeli conspiracies aimed at sowing division across the Muslim world, sharply criticizing certain Arab governments for collaborating with such schemes.
Why Israel is a friend of budding autocrats around the world Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 21:27 As global public opinion turns against Tel Aviv, the Netanyahu regime is ramping up its electoral meddling, from Europe to South America Presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro appears with his wife, Fernanda, during the launch of his candidacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 25 July 2026 (Nelson Almeida/AFP) On I have spent more than a decade investigating the Israeli arms and surveillance industries, and have always understood that the Israeli state is far more involved than it publicly admits. The revolving door between the public and private sector is well-known , but how exactly did some of the biggest Israeli companies achieve such incredible access to governments around the world, from Saudi Arabia to Ethiopia? Beyond Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spyware diplomacy - a highly effective way to make friends, by offering sophisticated tools to spy on perceived enemies, journalists, human rights workers and even friends - there were always gaps in our knowledge.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior member of Yemen's Ansarullah political bureau said US President Donald Trump was forced to retreat from his threats against Iran because of the Islamic Republic's military strength, noting that Washington turned to diplomacy after realizing the high cost of confrontation.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new strikes against the Islamic Republic to pursue a deal. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion near a tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman's port city of Khasab. The master of the vessel indicated hearing an explosion in close proximity to the vessel, according to UKMTO.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Islamabad memorandum of understanding as the cornerstone of Iran's future foreign policy, stressing that Tehran must compel the US to abide by its commitments under the understanding.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate telephone conversations with his Saudi counterpart and Pakistan's army chief for the second time in 24 hours, discussing the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at preserving and strengthening security and stability in West Asia.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Foreign Ministry commemorated the second anniversary of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, reaffirming support for the Palestinian cause and calling for international action against Israeli regime over genocide and impunity.
Iranian official says they are close to reaching Hormuz deal with Oman Spokesperson for Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, Hassan Qashqavi, said that Tehran is close to reaching an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. He also confirmed that the country's mediators were seeking to revive the Memorandum of Understanding with Washington.
New posts 15:19 Iran Denies Negotiations With US Taking Place Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that there are currently no negotiations under way between Iran and the United States. In his weekly meeting with reporters on August 3, Baghaei said that what is currently under way are bilateral negotiations between Iran and Oman.
New posts 18:41 Trump Tells Iran To Make A Deal Or Surrender In a social media post on August 3, US President Donald Trump called on Iran to make a deal or surrender. Trump dubbed Irans leadership unbelievably duplicitous after Tehran denied that it was in negotiations with Washington to end the five-month war.
The US president did not provide details of where Monday meeting would take place or who would be involved Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in the hope of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. For its part, Iran said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the strait of Hormuz, where a tanker reported an explosion nearby on Sunday, underscoring the continued volatility of the strategic waterway. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reported that the vessel and crew were all safe.
