CBS News claimed Mojtaba Khamenei is operating through hidden courier channels after wartime strikes, complicating Iran’s communication with the Trump administration.
An Iraqi national allegedly linked to Iran-backed networks plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump in revenge for the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani, according to a report.
Fresh military strike planning by the Trump administration and Iran’s warning that talks remain distant have pushed West Asia tensions back to the brink.
Iran has operationalised a new maritime authority for the Strait of Hormuz, introducing transit permits and expanding oversight across the critical global oil route.
Trump mixed military praise with sharp geopolitical messaging as he warned Iran against nuclear ambitions and signalled possible escalation if negotiations remain stalled.
The meeting between Jaishankar and Araghchi assumes significance at a time when regional instability, sanctions-related tensions and shifting global alliances are reshaping diplomatic equations across Asia and the Middle East.
Fresh tensions in West Asia escalated after Trump claimed Iran’s military had been crippled, while Tehran accused Washington of blocking peace efforts and worsening the Hormuz crisis.
Internal divisions have surfaced within the Trump administration as Washington weighs diplomatic and military options after stalled negotiations with Iran triggered fresh tensions.
Iran said its armed forces were ready for any scenario and expressed regret over the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on India.
US officials weigh Iran’s proposal to reopen a key oil route, but doubts over nuclear commitments and leadership authority keep a breakthrough out of reach for now.
