Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable
Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US ‘has not asked’ for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.
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Iran says missile programme non-negotiable as Tehran, Washington eye talks
Eyeing second round of US talks, Iranian officials say willing to talk nuclear, but draw red line on ballistic missiles.
Netanyahu says he’ll present ‘principles’ for Iran talks to Trump
Departing for Washington, DC, Israeli prime minister hails his close ties to US president amid nuclear talks with Iran.
What happens when Netanyahu visits Trump? A look at his past trips
Israel’s Netanyahu embarks on his sixth US trip amid escalating tensions in the region and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
US-flagged ships advised to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters
New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
Iran suggests it could dilute highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief
Iran’s atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.
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Will Trump adopt Israel’s ‘red lines’ on Iran?
The Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi says ‘the changing goal posts’ of Iran-US talks leave little room for success.
Published On 9 Feb 2026
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Has Iran rigged the game against itself? | Pinch Point
Iran has a long history of revolutions, coups and invasions, leaving it with a complex web of power.
Published On 9 Feb 2026
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US to discuss Iran
The Israeli PM wants US-Iran talks to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles – a red line for Tehran.
Iran calls for respect, says it’s ready for nuclear-focused talks
One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.
Iran says talks with US in Oman ‘a good start’, more discussions expected
Iran’s foreign minister says decision on further rounds of talks to be taken after consultation ‘with the capitals’.
