US-IRAN NUCLEAR DIPLOMACY
Coverage of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran over Iran's nuclear program, including multilateral talks, sanctions, and mediation by third parties.
11 articles
100 days since the start of military operations: US-Iran diplomacy continues but progress unclear
NHK WORLD軍事作戦開始から100日 米イラン 外交続くも協議の進展不透明
Jun 7, 2026, 10:37 AM
The 7th marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. Diplomacy continues through mediator Pakistan to end the fighting, but progress remains uncertain over issues such as the use of Iran's frozen assets.
Trump: I am not demanding that Lebanon be part of a short-term deal with Iran
AL JAZEERA ARABICعاجل | ترمب: لا أطالب بأن يكون لبنان جزءا من اتفاق قصير الأجل مع إيران
Jun 7, 2026, 10:12 AM
US President Donald Trump said he is not demanding that Lebanon be included in any short-term agreement with Iran. Further details were pending.
Lebanon on fire: Why Israel derailed US-Iran diplomacy
RTJun 4, 2026, 06:20 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive in Lebanon has undermined US-Iran talks, strained European patience and raised the risk of another long occupation, the analysis argues.
Trump Cancels Pakistani Mediation? Iran Wants to Talk? There's a Phone
YNETטראמפ מבטל את התיווך הפקיסטני? "איראן רוצה לדבר? יש טלפון"
Apr 26, 2026, 03:47 PM
A day after cancelling his envoys' trip to Islamabad, Trump clarified that Washington no longer intends to fly 18 hours for Iran talks, suggesting Iran should simply call if it wants to negotiate — a sharp reduction in American diplomatic engagement with Tehran.
Iran's Araghchi Returns to Islamabad as Pakistan Steps Up Mediation Efforts
AL JAZEERA ARABICعراقجي يعود إلى إسلام آباد وباكستان تكثف جهود الوساطة
Apr 26, 2026, 02:50 PM
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi returned to Islamabad for a second visit, following a stop in Oman and ahead of a trip to Moscow. Pakistan is intensifying its mediation role between Iran and the United States as diplomatic efforts continue amid the ongoing conflict.
When the Deal Is No Longer About Shoes: Behind the Iranian Negotiations
YNETכשהעסקה היא לא על הנעליים: מאחורי המשא ומתן האיראני
Apr 26, 2026, 02:00 PM
An analysis of the Iran nuclear talks argues that at a certain point, negotiations are no longer about the substance of a deal but about ego, sunk costs, and the fear of being seen as weak — a psychological dynamic that typically signals negotiations are about to collapse.
US-Iran Talks: Path Remains Uncertain as US Increases Pressure with Maritime Blockade
NHK WORLD米イラン協議 先行き依然不透明 米は海上封鎖で圧力強める
Apr 26, 2026, 09:23 AM
NHK reports on stalled US-Iran negotiations: Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi moved from Pakistan to Oman while Trump cancelled his envoys' trip, leaving the path to a ceasefire agreement deeply uncertain. Meanwhile, US Central Command is maintaining a maritime blockade of Iranian ports.
Trump Cancels Iran Talks in Pakistan but Signals No Diplomatic Breakdown
FRANCE 24Guerre au Moyen-Orient : annulation des discussions avec l'Iran au Pakistan
Apr 26, 2026, 08:59 AM
Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned trip by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran, though he clarified this did not signal a breakdown in the diplomatic process. The announcement introduces new uncertainty into the fragile US-Iran nuclear diplomacy.
Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
BBC WORLDApr 25, 2026, 09:34 PM
Trump cancelled a planned trip by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran. Iran had already denied any plans for a direct meeting, and Trump insisted the cancellation does not mean a rupture in diplomatic efforts.
Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
RTApr 25, 2026, 09:07 PM
US President Trump cancelled his envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks as tensions escalated over the Strait of Hormuz situation, signaling Washington's growing frustration with the pace of indirect negotiations.
Tehran denies new talks with Trump’s envoys
RTApr 25, 2026, 04:04 AM
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied that new talks with Trump's envoys were underway, while embarking on a regional coordination tour — signaling Tehran's reluctance to be seen as directly negotiating under military pressure.