Iran says the US has formally replied to its 14-point peace proposal, brokered through Pakistan, but Trump signalled rejection before he had even read it. Here is what is on the table and why it matters.
As Trump claims 'productive' talks with Iran and Tehran flatly denies any negotiations, Iranian public opinion is deeply split between those hoping for regime change and those reeling from the bombing campaign.
Four weeks into the US-Iran conflict, Trump claims productive talks are under way while Tehran flatly denies any dialogue exists. The truth lies somewhere in the backchannel whispers of regional mediators, and a swift resolution remains a distant prospect.
Trump issued Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, then reversed course with a five-day extension while squeezing in a trip to Graceland, as both sides trade contradictory claims about whether talks are even happening.
As tensions with Iran escalate, the US State Department is feeling the heat of its own staffing cuts. We explore why losing diplomatic expertise is a costly mistake.
An academic analysis of the preliminary trade discussions in Paris between US and Chinese officials, serving as a precursor to a potential summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a direct and forceful demand for a ceasefire in the Middle East, targeting those responsible for the ongoing conflict in his strongest address yet.