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The Gatestone Institute took apart the memorandum of understanding signed by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and concluded the deal lacks verifiable actions from the Islamic republic.

Iran struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Monday following the first round of official negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland, reassuring hardliners that the Islamic republic will not make any concessions before ensuring Washington does as well.

Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday said Iran has agreed to allow inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites, calling the move part of a "good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the war that ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, forced out by his own party scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide.

President Trump on Sunday threatened Iran with new attacks if it doesn't restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon or keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Vice President J.D. Vance tries to solidify a lasting deal with Iranian officials during talks in Switzerland.

German and French lawmakers are calling for additional measures against Russia's "shadow fleet" of 300-600 tankers used to smuggle oil for export.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is returning to normal, even as Iran threatened to close the critical waterway again because of Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz acknowledged Sunday that Iranian officials aren't 'good guys,' but negotiations must take place because the Trump administration is 'laser focused' on trying to reach a nuclear deal.

Sen. Lindsey Graham predicted Sunday that diplomatic talks with Iran over its nuclear program and keeping open the Strait of Hormuz will "fail."

President Trump said Sunday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, saying the leader failed at handling the United Kingdom's immigration and energy policies.