Iran’s New Demands Show Tehran Feels It’s Winning, Esper Says

The former Trump defense secretary says Iran's sweeping demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz show Tehran believes it has the upper hand.

Mohsin Naqvi flies to Tehran for sixth time with a 'special message': Is Pakistan still relevant in US-Iran Hormuz talks?

Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran for his sixth visit since the Iran-US conflict began as Hormuz negotiations gather pace. The trip comes even as questions persist over Islamabad's actual role in the mediation process after recent diplomatic developments.
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US-Iran war: Hormuz talks falter as Tehran and Washington trade demands

Diplomatic efforts to ease the US-Iran conflict have faced new obstacles this week, as Tehran and Washington traded competing demands

U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too

The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.

Tehran appoints key senior military leaders, including IRGC chief

Iran has replaced six senior military figures, according to decrees published on Monday evening on a Telegram channel that disseminates news from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Iranian media

From Tehran’s walls to the world: Iran’s visual propaganda as an art of war (2/2)

In Iran, the war with the United States is also fought through enormous, state-sponsored posters. Murals transform walls into billboards advertising the official narrative, designed to carry the government's voice far beyond its borders.

Washington Wants Iraq, But Tehran And Beijing Won't Let Go

Iraq signed $100 billion in U.S. energy deals with Chevron and ExxonMobil. But Washington is forcing Baghdad to balance ties with Iran and China.

CNBC Daily Open: Washington and Tehran both play it cool — but markets can't

September rate-hike chances have fallen, but a hot inflation print or renewed disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could put them back in play.

Iran installs new war chiefs as Tehran signals 'prolonged confrontation,' expert warns

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named six military commanders as an expert says Tehran is preparing for prolonged confrontation, not settlement.