Iran, Donald Trump and Ukraine

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Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending the top U.S. commander in the Middle East to talks over Iran’s nuclear program and positioning the Army secretary as a key negotiator on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Trump gets military leaders involved in talks on Iran and Ukraine
Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer

Iran, Israeli Prime Minister

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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

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Iran, US say talks to de-escalate tensions had 'good' start
Iran foreign minister says talks with US 'good start' but there is 'long way to go' to build trust

If US Attacks, Iran Says It Will Strike US Bases in Region

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Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report
Iranian foreign minister reportedly warns Tehran will "target U.S. bases" in the region if attacked by American forces, escalating Middle East tensions.

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Iranian FM says Iran could attack US bases in region if US strikes Iran
Iran threatens to attack US bases 'spread all over' region if Trump orders strikes

Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America's military leader in the Mideast joins the talks

Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, negotiations that appeared to return to the starting point ...

Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries ...

Iran vows to conduct live-fire military drills in critical sea passage — after US announced its own

Iran vowed Thursday to conduct live-fire military drills in one of the world’s most vital sea passages — which sees 20% of ...

US shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached an aircraft carrier, military says

The White House says talks between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials are still planned after a Navy fighter ...

Can US-Iran war be averted as Tehran obfuscates in Oman talks?

“Iranian officials often say they want negotiations, but when negotiations start, they hesitate,” said Serhan Afacan, head of ...

US military warns Iran it will not tolerate any 'unsafe' actions ahead of live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command warned Iran it will not tolerate "any unsafe and unprofessional behavior" near American forces ahead of ...

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill while tensions are high with US

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, again has become a focus of ...

Trump claims Iran wants a deal 'very badly'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the indirect nuclear talks with Iran were "very good." ...