The United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as the United States seeks to pressure Tehran over a

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There is little sign that Iran has made significant progress in reconstituting its nuclear program, leaving questions about the timing and motive behind potential plans for further attacks.

Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.

Washington deploys the USS Abraham Lincoln and F-15E fighters to address regional asset shortages - Anadolu Ajansı

Iran’s status as a threshold state has been a choice of strategic restraint. But when, in June 2025, Israel and the U.S struck Iran’s nuclear facilities, that attack – and the latest Trump threats – sent a clear message that threshold status provides no reliable security.

Iran vowed Thursday to conduct live-fire military drills in one of the world's most vital sea passages -- which sees 20% of the globe's oil transports -- next week, just two days after the US announced it would hold its own military exercises in the region.

There are currently around 35,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East.

Carrier groups, covert talks with Israel, and psychological warfare point to a decision that could reshape the Middle East

Türkiye is set to propose acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's top diplomat on Friday, according to

The president advised Iran make a deal or "the next attack will be far worse."