Iran said ‘no thanks’ to Jared Kushner and went with JD Vance instead. The White House had one sentence to kill the idea dead Made it clear who runs the show in the US. We Got This Covered · Mar 25
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own amid push for talks Donald Trump claims Iran still wants a deal, after Tehran puts forward five-point counter-proposal and says war will end when it decides and on its terms The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far. Euronews · Mar 25
Iran ready for peace talks—but not with Trump or Kushner. Instead, they want… As diplomatic efforts intensify to end the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, new reports suggest that Tehran has conveyed a preference for engaging directly with US Vice President JD Vance rather than other senior figures in the Trump administration. Whats Hot · Mar 25
Iran-US war latest: Oil prices rise as strikes continue and Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to talks China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating The Independent UK · Mar 25
Iran wants to negotiate with JD Vance, rejects Kushner, Witkoff: Who’s involved in peace talks? President Trump announced ongoing negotiations with Iran, involving several top officials including Jared Kushner and JD Vance. While Trump expressed optimism for a deal, Iranian officials denied any talks, accusing the US of spreading fake news. Iran reportedly prefers negotiating with Vance, viewing him as more inclined to end the… The Times of India · Mar 25
U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace summit as Israel watches warily The U.S. has a 15-point peace plan, but it's unclear if anyone with authority in Tehran is on board. Axios · Mar 24
Trump says Iran ‘regime change’ achieved as he seeks a tricky peace deal In his sudden pivot to negotiations toward a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump has contradicted his own recent statements while declaring Tuesday that “regime change” had been achieved. The U.S. commander in chief told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday that Iranian leaders were “all gone,” adding, “Nobody… Roll Call · Mar 24
Pakistan to mediate Iran-US talks? Trump reposts PM Shehbaz Sharif's tweet Pakistan has offered to host talks between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Islamabad's readiness to facilitate these discussions. President Donald Trump shared Sharif's post, fueling speculation about potential backchannel diplomacy. Reports suggest Pakistan is leveraging its ties to act as… The Times of India · Mar 24
JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in place The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice' Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight. Euronews · Mar 24
'Asim Munir spoke to Trump': Is Pakistan emerging as backchannel in Iran war? Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with its army chief and prime minister engaging in separate calls with US and Iranian leaders. Islamabad has offered its capital as a venue for potential discussions, aiming to facilitate peace amid ongoing regional tensions and stalled diplomatic… The Times of India · Mar 24
Trump fuels hopes his Iran war will end soon by claiming US has ‘won’ and achieved regime change in Tehran Asked by reporters outside the White House how confident he is that a peace deal with Iran will hold, Trump said: ‘This war has been won’ Evening Standard · Mar 24
Are US-Iran talks happening in Pakistan? What White House said The White House has not confirmed reports of potential meeting between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad, calling the situation sensitive and fluid. Mediating countries, including Pakistan, are reportedly attempting to convene US-Iran talks, though Tehran denies direct negotiations. This diplomatic push follows a pause in US strikes on Iran's… The Times of India · Mar 24
Axios · Mar 23 Here are the still-alive Iranian leaders who could strike a U.S. peace deal Since the Iran war began, there has been uncertainty about who's in charge of the country.
Axios · Mar 21 Trump's team game planning for potential Iran peace talks The White House is starting to look for a way out of Iran.
International Business Times · Mar 20 Trump Administration Rejected Russia's Offer For An Iran-for-Ukraine Intelligence Swap Russia reportedly offered to curb intelligence support for Iran if the United States stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, but the Trump administration rejected the proposal.
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Benjamin Netanyahu Is Dead Rumours Explained: Truth Behind 'Cafe Video' as Deepfake Experts Step In As online rumours declared Benjamin Netanyahu dead, AI‑generated clips, fake screenshots and misread TV moments turned a wartime information gap into a global conspiracy. This long read unpicks how the story spread and what eventually punctured it.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Oman claims Israel pushed US into Iran war when deal was possible Foreign minister claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on Iran
Axios · Mar 19 After Tehran strikes, Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas fields anymore Trump's comments came hours after he green-lit an Israeli strike on Iran's main natural gas facility.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks Negotiators had reached agreement on key issues despite Trump team’s idiosyncratic approach. Two days later, war began
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 UK security adviser ‘attended’ US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to war, sources say
Latin Times · Mar 17 Marco Rubio Reportedly Directing U.S. Diplomats To Urge Foreign Governments To Take Action Against Iran Due To 'Elevated Risk Of Attack' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged U.S. diplomats around the world to urge foreign governments to take action against Iran as the war continues.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Iran says it will retaliate after key figure killed – as it happened Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened to launch a ‘decisive and regrettable’ retaliation for the killing
Axios · Mar 17 Scoop: Witkoff to brief bipartisan group of senators Tuesday on Iran Senators are hungry for information on Iran