Iran and us

Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from US attack, Washington Post reports

A source confirmed that account to Reuters but said there were serious questions about whether the Iranian officials were being truthful, and described the intercepts as unreliable indicators.

 Satellite image shows a close up view of destroyed buildings at Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, after it was hit by US airstrikes, in Isfahan, Iran, June 22, 2025.
 THE COLORS of the US flag are projected on the Tel Aviv Municipality building this week. President Donald Trump decided to capitalize on the Israeli successes, showing that America is great again, says the writer.

Why Israel's war with Iran has international significance - opinion

 US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet in the situation room during US strikes on Iran, June 22, 2025.

Israel was notified of Iranian strike on US targets ahead of time, regional diplomat tells 'Post'

 Iranians burn a U.S. flag during the 45th anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran November 3, 2024.

Advisory warns of 'heightened threat environment' in US after Iran strikes


Pro-Israel Christian groups urge Trump to confront Iran

The initiative urges the president to take “bold steps” to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat and support regime change in the Islamic Republic.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus Celebrates Independence Day on Capitol Hill Over 300 Rabbis and Pastors Gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day Reception May 6, 2025, Washington D.C.

Starlink operating in Iran, Elon Musk says, as Islamic regime shuts internet down

Following Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, Internet access has been reportedly disrupted across multiple network providers.

 Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

Iranian FM says Israel’s preemptive attack disrupted nuclear talks with US

Iranian foreign minister rejects restraint, vows firm response after Israeli attacks.

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

Sen. Lindsey Graham urges US to 'go all in with Israel' if Iran refuses nuclear talks - interview

Graham said Operation Rising Lion could be the most successful coordinated military and covert campaign in the history of the Jewish state.

 US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks outside the White House, in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025.

Iran faces US without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide

"The plan B is to continue the strategy before the start of talks. Iran will avoid escalating tensions, it is ready to defend itself," a senior Iranian official said.

 Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during a meeting between Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and nuclear scientists and personnel of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in Tehran, Iran June 11, 2023.

Khamenei endorses ‘Death to America’ chants ahead of nuclear talks

Khamenei praised the crowd's anti-American stance as talks in Vienna approach amid Tehran's defiance.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Nuclear talks delayed as Iran accuses US of 'provocative statements'

Iran accused the US of "contradictory behavior and provocative statements" after the US warned Iran of consequences for backing the Houthis and imposed new sanctions.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

US-Iran nuclear talks progressing well, Trump tells reporters

"I'm pretty sure it's going to happen very soon, without us having to drop bombs all over the place," Trump told the press.

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025

Iranian FM dangles ‘trillion dollar’ opportunities for US companies in Iran in cancelled address

These statements were supposed to be delivered by the Iranian foreign minister as part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace think tank’s conference.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2024

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Iran told the US in talks it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees Trump wouldn't ditch another nuclear pact.

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025

Int'l Atomic Energy Agency head to visit Tehran amid flurry of nuke talks

In March, Grossi informed the IAEA Board of Governors that Iran’s 60% level enriched uranium had increased to 275 kilograms, up from 182 kg in the past quarter.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.