Critics believe mooted ‘memorandum of understanding’ leaves ‘radicalised‘ Tehran in stronger position than before US assault

Trump says a deal is close, but warned that he would resume the war if negotiations fail.

Remarks by US president potentially mark conclusion of bombing campaign led by US and Israel

Optimism for a US-Iran peace deal appeared to be mounting again, although such hopes have risen in the past only to be dashed amid threats of mass destruction from both sides.

President Donald Trump has announced that an agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated and now awaits finalization.

TOI correspondent from Washington: “Iran never won a war, but never lost a negotiation,” US President Donald Trump said in January 2020 during his first term. It is a line that…

TOI correspondent from Washington: The emerging outlines of the US-Iran deal though not formally announced -- have triggered alarm among hawkish pro-Israel Republicans in…

The US President is scrambling for a 'win' as the costs of his war mount up

ordered his negotiators "not to rush into a deal"...

Negotiations with Iran are ramping up, but there are still major roadblocks to peace

Israel goes from looking like the new regional hegemon to looking like it is under greater threat now than it has in years, while Iran now has room to rebuild its proxies.

The US President says he "won't be rushed" in announcing the details, but already critics — and Iran — are suggesting he lost the negotiations.

Tehran has reportedly made no commitment ‘to hand over nuclear stockpiles, shut down facilities or not to build a nuclear bomb’

Analysts say Washington and Tehran may be edging closer to an agreement, but disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, uranium stockpiles and Lebanon could still derail…

The plan would reportedly see the Strait of Hormuz reopen and the U.S. lift its blockade on Iranian ports - but senior GOP figures have warned it could be a “disaster”

The outlines of a 60-day framework agreement suggest U.S. concessions before a nuclear deal is signed. | World News

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Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power…

The President says he 'doesn’t make bad deals' - but his Iran proposal could pave the way for a more combative regime

Trump’s Iran hawks fear a looming compromise that could leave Tehran stronger, as a possible US-Iran deal shifts the war toward diplomacy and uneasy peace.

The war could end with Tehran more confident, more hardline and with new resources to rebuild its nuclear programme