US-IRAN NUCLEAR DIPLOMACY

Sheinbaum estudia con la FIFA que Irán pueda jugar sus partidos en México

3/17/2026, 3:11:01 PM

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is in talks with FIFA about the possibility of hosting Iran's matches at the 2026 World Cup, after the Trump administration barred the Iranian national team from playing on US soil. Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico maintains diplomatic relations with all nations and is open to serving as an alternative venue. The development highlights the political complications facing the tri-nation World Cup co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.

أكسيوس: لاريجاني كان يدفع باتجاه مفاوضات سلام مع واشنطن

3/17/2026, 1:54:56 PM

According to well-placed sources cited by Axios, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani was part of a faction within the Iranian leadership pushing to open peace negotiations with Washington. The disclosure suggests significant internal divisions within Tehran over whether to pursue diplomacy or maintain a hardline posture. Larijani's reported stance stands in contrast to more confrontational voices within the Iranian establishment.

La crisis en el estrecho de Ormuz y la presión de Trump ponen en aprietos al nuevo Gobierno de Japón

3/17/2026, 4:30:01 AM

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office in October, faces her biggest diplomatic test as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens the country's critical oil supplies. Tokyo has been forced to undertake an unprecedented release of its strategic petroleum reserves to cushion the impact of disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. At the same time, pressure from the Trump administration is complicating Japan's efforts to navigate the crisis without taking sides in the wider Middle East confrontation.

واشنطن تحذر من هجمات إيرانية وتضغط لتصنيف الحرس الثوري وحزب الله منظمتين "إرهابيتين"

3/17/2026, 1:47:48 AM

The White House is warning allies of potential Iranian attacks while intensifying pressure on international partners to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations. Washington is seeking to tighten the noose around Tehran's regional influence through coordinated diplomatic and legal measures. The move reflects an escalating US campaign to isolate Iran and its proxy networks amid ongoing military tensions.

Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk

3/17/2026, 12:24:01 AM

President Trump is projecting confidence over the US-Israel war on Iran, but analysts warn that every available option — from continued strikes to diplomatic off-ramps — carries significant political and strategic risk. The chances of a quick resolution appear to be fading, and the conflict is becoming an increasingly high-stakes test of Trump's presidency. With no easy exit in sight, the political cost for the White House is mounting by the day.

Iran: the foreign policy puzzle that keeps defeating Washington

3/16/2026, 11:04:40 PM

RT's analysis argues that Iran has long represented an intractable foreign policy challenge for successive American administrations, trapping each president in an endless geopolitical crisis. Despite decades of sanctions, diplomacy and military pressure, Washington has repeatedly failed to fundamentally alter Tehran's strategic behaviour. The piece frames Iran as a structural problem embedded in US foreign policy that no single administration has been able to resolve.

How the world’s reacting to Trump’s call to patrol the Hormuz Strait

3/16/2026, 8:40:45 PM

US President Donald Trump has called on nations to send warships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route, amid rising tensions with Iran. The appeal has largely been met with silence from the international community, with few governments publicly endorsing or responding to the proposal. The muted reaction underscores the reluctance of US allies and other powers to be drawn into a potential confrontation in the Gulf.

Iran, US Have Been In Direct Contact In Recent Days: Reports

3/16/2026, 7:58:26 PM

A direct communications channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, according to Axios, citing a US official and a source familiar with the matter. The development signals renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran. The reports come amid broader tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear programme and ongoing US-Israel military pressures on Iran.

توبيخ للناتو وتأجيل زيارة الصين ووعيد بحسم الحرب.. أبرز تصريحات ترمب الليلة

3/16/2026, 7:34:55 PM

President Trump launched a sharp public rebuke of NATO allies, accusing them of failing to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced the postponement of his planned visit to China, while boasting that he could bring the war against Iran to a decisive end within a week.

Trump Pushes For 'Enthusiasm' From US Allies To Secure Strait of Hormuz

3/16/2026, 6:21:23 PM

President Trump publicly criticized US allies on Monday for their lukewarm response to his appeal for joint efforts to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US war against Iran. Trump called for greater "enthusiasm" from partner nations to secure the critical waterway through which a significant share of global oil supply flows. The remarks underscore deepening tensions within the Western alliance over burden-sharing in the Gulf conflict.

The battle for Iran’s neighbors: Why Washington’s isolation strategy is faltering

3/16/2026, 2:39:00 PM

The United States is attempting to build a regional coalition against Iran by enlisting Arab states, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, but its isolation strategy is encountering significant obstacles rooted in complex regional dynamics. Neighbouring countries are reluctant to align fully with Washington, given their own economic ties, security concerns and historical relationships with Tehran. The analysis highlights that geopolitical realities in the region are far more nuanced than US policymakers appear to anticipate.