Fresh US-Iran clash raises regional tensions

June 3, 2026 11:48 AM

Fresh US-Iran clash raises regional tensions

Iran launched a major missile and drone attack on US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait on Tuesday after American forces struck what Washington described as an Iranian military facility, sharply escalating tensions and raising fresh concerns over the future of a fragile regional ceasefire. According to US Central Command, the confrontation began when American forces enforcing a naval blockade against Iran disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach Iranian ports. US officials said a Hellf...

Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal

March 26, 2026 10:05 AM

Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal

U.S. President ​Donald Trump said Iran was desperate to make a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister who said his country was reviewing a U.S. proposal but had ​no intention of holding talks to wind down the conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said while there had been no dialogue or negotiation with the U.S., various messages had been exchanged through intermediaries. "Messages being conveyed through our friendly countries and u...