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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 8 that a deal to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran could be reached within days, as US forces struck missile launchers and mine-laying boats in southern Iran. The remarks came during talks in Qatar, with Rubio emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened. The strikes have not drawn an official response from Iran, and negotiations continue.
Former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei called US leadership 'madmen' trying to escape a conflict they provoked with Iran. He condemned the 'maximum pressure' strategy as failed and dangerous, urging a return to diplomacy to avoid catastrophic war.
A new analysis argues that former U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure strategy against Iran failed from the outset, causing severe consequences for both nations and increasing regional instability. Instead of forcing concessions, the policy drove Iran to accelerate its nuclear program and triggered a series of military incidents.
Iran has declared its readiness to cooperate in proving its nuclear program is entirely peaceful, with no pursuit of nuclear weapons. The announcement, made on November 20, signals Tehran's willingness to work with the IAEA to address international concerns.
Iran has decided to engage in diplomatic talks with the United States, driven by a need to de-escalate tensions over its nuclear program and regional issues, despite deep mutual distrust. Tehran sees dialogue as necessary but demands respect for its sovereignty, while Washington insists on concrete steps. Analysts view the move as a tactic to ease sanctions pressure, predicting the talks will face significant challenges.
Iran has formally denied any involvement in a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, following allegations from the United States. The incident, which caused minor damage but no casualties, is the first attack on a civilian nuclear facility in the Middle East and has heightened regional tensions.
President Trump insists the US will not allow Iran to keep its high-grade enriched uranium, while Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered that the material stay in the country. The fate of some 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent is a key issue in US-Iran peace talks. Iran's earlier proposal to downblend the stockpile appears to have been overridden by the new directive.
Iran's UN ambassador criticized Western sanctions and military threats as two sides of the same coercive policy. He warned that escalation would increase regional tensions and called for dialogue.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister declared the country fully prepared to counter any aggression amid rising regional tensions. The statement signals Tehran's resolve to protect national sovereignty and respond forcefully to violations.
