Deaths in Iran’s crackdown on protests reach at least 7,000, activists say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday.

As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region.

Why Israel's ballistic missiles demand could upend US-Iran talks

Israel wants President Donald Trump to push for limits for Iran's ballistic missiles. Experts say Iran won't budge.

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States

Iran’s president says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States
Council on Foreign Relations

Iran Regime Attempts Creative Negotiating Stance

The Iranian regime, solidifying control after a bloody crackdown, is pursuing nuclear talks that so far have offered few concessions despite the looming threat of U.S. military action.
The Institute for Energy Research

First Venezuela, Now Iran: China Could Lose Major Portion of Oil Supply

Iran boasts one of the largest proven oil reserves in the world, and although heavily sanctioned, it remains a top 10 global producer and an active member of OPEC+. As a result of heavy sanctions, most of Iran’s oil has been purchased by China,

Nikki Haley urges Trump to make Iran action a 'legacy-defining moment' before leaving office

Former U.S. Amb. to the UN Nikki Haley said Iran has "never been weaker" and urged President Donald Trump to finish the job before leaving office on "Special Report."

Iran and U.S. to hold talks in Oman about Iran's nuclear program

The stakes are high as the U.S. and Iran begin negotiations Friday on Iran's nuclear program. If they can't reach a deal, President Trump could order a military strike.
The White House

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order reaffirming the ongoing national emergency with respect to Iran

US issues fresh guidance to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions simmer

Feb 9 (Reuters) - The United States issued fresh guidance on Monday to commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for Middle East oil supplies, as tensions simmered between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program.

U.S. holds indirect talks with Iran, with a U.S. military commander present

The presence of Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, at the talks in Oman served as a reminder that U.S. warships stood off the coast of Iran in the Arabian Sea. President Trump said more talks were planned for next week.