Israel Plans Iran Attack Even if Trump Reaches Nuclear Deal: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to launch a strike on Iran’s nuclear sites even if the United States secures a diplomatic agreement with Tehran—escalating fears inside President Donald Trump‘s administration that a surprise Israeli attack could derail ongoing nuclear negotiations, according to a New York Times report. U.S. intelligence agencies assess that Israel […]
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Iran Sends Stark Warning to US: “Gates of Hell”
Iranian military officials have issued a stark warning, with the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declaring that Tehran would “open the gates of hell” if attacked by the United States or Israel. Major General Hossein Salami made the threat amid escalating tensions and a series of confrontational statements between Iranian, Israeli, and American […]
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Iran Dissidents Pressure US Talks With Secret Nuclear Site Claims
A group of Iranian dissidents has unveiled what it alleges to be a secret nuclear site dedicated to developing a weapon of mass destruction in Iran ahead of a new set of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. The goal, according to Alireza Jafarzadeh, spokesperson for the People’s Mojahedin of Iran, also known […]
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Satellite Images Show US B-52 Bombers Deployed Near Iran
New satellite imagery showed two B-52 bombers at the U.S. Naval Support Facility at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, reinforcing Washington’s long-range strike capabilities near Iran at a time that talks with the U.S. on its nuclear program have so far fallen short of a deal to avert threatened military action. Newsweek contacted U.S. […]
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Iran Defies Trump As He Raises Nuclear Stakes
Iran has flatly rejected U.S. demands to curb uranium enrichment, setting the stage for a more confrontational phase in nuclear negotiations between the two countries. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that enrichment is not up for discussion, after President Donald Trump‘s White House toughened its stance, with envoy Steve Witkoff saying Iran “must stop […]
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Iran Gives Update on Nuclear Talks with U.S.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Muscat, Oman, according to two local state media, following earlier reports that they would happen in Rome. The Ministry’s spokesperson said the talks will take place on Saturday April 19. Newsweek has reached out to the […]
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Iran Responds to Donald Trump on Nuclear Talks
Iran’s foreign minister confirmed Iran and the United States would meet in Oman on Saturday, but described them as “indirect high-level talks” rather than the direct talks that President Donald Trump announced. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. Why It Matters The upcoming talks come amid a standoff on nuclear […]
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Russia Warns Against Attacking Iran: “Illegal and Unacceptable”
Russia warned on Thursday against any attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as tensions grow with the United States over its nuclear program and after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it doesn’t reach a deal. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. Why It Matters Russia has grown closer […]
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U.S. Builds up Military in Indian Ocean in Warning to Iran
The United States is significantly bolstering its military presence at Diego Garcia airbase in the Indian Ocean, as it escalates pressure on Iran and continues its air campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports that a number of B-2 stealth bombers and C-17 transport aircraft have either arrived at or are en […]
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Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks
Ministers from Iran, China and Russia met in Beijing on Friday, calling for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and the resumption of nuclear negotiations. The move comes after President Donald Trump attempted to engage Iran’s Supreme Leader through a private letter, which was met with resistance from Tehran. The talks highlight growing cooperation […]
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