Middle East

US–Iran Talks Begin in Oman

Iran and US began talks in Oman on April 12, for what U.S. President Trump has set up to be a high-stakes negotiation over Iran’s nuclear program.

Treasury Sanctions Iranian Entities Involved in Nuclear Program

Treasury imposed sanctions on entities contributing to advancing the Iranian nuclear program ahead of a high-level meeting between the US and Iran.
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US Treasury Targets Hezbollah’s Iran-Backed Aid Network

Individuals and entities helping to finance the Hezbollah terrorist group were sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on March 28.

Trump Threatens Iran With Bombing, Secondary Tariffs If It Fails to Make Nuclear Deal

Trump threatened Iran with secondary tariffs and military strikes if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington regarding its nuclear program.

Gazans Demonstrate as Israel Warns of Land Seizures

Gazans’ rare protests against Hamas, which is known to be ruthless in its suppression of dissent, were motivated by fear of losing their land, analysts say.

Iran Responds to Trump’s Letter Offering to Negotiate a New Nuclear Deal

Iran sent a response to Trump’s letter that urged it to negotiate a new nuclear deal. No details have been released about the Iranian response.

Israel Says It Killed a Senior Hamas Terrorist in Southern Gaza

The IDF said that it had killed Salah Bardawil, head of the Hamas terror group’s planning and development office, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Turkish Court Orders Erdogan Political Rival Jailed Pending Trial on Corruption Charges

A Turkish court on March 23 ordered the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.