Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier's arrival is 'not going to affect Iran's determination to defend the nation', Tehran warns.

Fears of US attack rise as president says Tehran can either negotiate 'a fair and equitable deal' or face a US armada.

US president says armada heading towards Iran is ‘prepared to fulfil its missions with violence if necessary’

Iran pushes back after Trump says Tehran can either negotiate 'a fair and equitable deal' or face a US 'armada'.

Ankara hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict

Donald Trump has said ‘time is running out’ for Iran as the threat of war appears to loom closer. A huge US armada moved quickly towards the country and is seen as the starkest…

Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.

Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are 'within the range of our medium-range missiles', Iran warns.

Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are 'within the range of our medium-range missiles', Iran warns.

Iran's foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.

US army warns Iran that it will not tolerate 'unsafe' manoeuvres such as flights over US warships.

Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.