Iran deal
‘Eclipses Bin Laden’: reaction to killing of Qasem Soleimani

‘Eclipses Bin Laden’: reaction to killing of Qasem Soleimani
Death of Qasem Soleimani ‘one of biggest developments in the Middle East for decades’
3 Jan 2020
What happened to Donald Trump’s campaign promises?

What happened to Donald Trump’s campaign promises?
President is facing a Democrat-led impeachment inquiry as he campaigns for second term in the White House
25 Sep 2019
Will Iran and the US go to war?

Will Iran and the US go to war?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claims US is to build a ‘coalition’ to deter Iran
20 Sep 2019
US launches ‘Countdown to Terror’ clock

US launches ‘Countdown to Terror’ clock
Secretary of state warns against ending an arms embargo on Iran as US ramps up pressure on international community to fall in line
22 Aug 2019
Can Jeremy Hunt save the Iran nuclear deal?

Can Jeremy Hunt save the Iran nuclear deal?
The Foreign Secretary is seeking to ease tensions amid fears that the 2015 accord is on the verge of collapse
15 Jul 2019
Tehran delays breach of Iran nuclear deal

Tehran delays breach of Iran nuclear deal
As it waits for the deal's remaining signatories to relieve sanctions, Iran narrowly avoids deliberately violating the JCPOA
28 Jun 2019
What really caused Iran’s economic crisis?

What really caused Iran’s economic crisis?
President blames US as he warns country faces toughest economic situation in 40 years
31 Jan 2019

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EU, China and Russia sidestep US to keep Iran deal alive

EU, China and Russia sidestep US to keep Iran deal alive
Analysts doubt the proposed ‘barter system’ plan will be enough to keep Tehran onside
27 Sep 2018
Everything Donald Trump has threatened to quit

Everything Donald Trump has threatened to quit
US president says he may withdraw US from the WTO - so what other pacts has he dumped?
31 Aug 2018
Iran cements ‘strategic relationship’ with Russia

Iran cements ‘strategic relationship’ with Russia
Aide to Supreme Leader visits Moscow to shore up support as US sanctions hit
12 Jul 2018
US navy on alert as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil route

US navy on alert as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil route
President Hassan Rouhani calls Trump’s sanctions on his nation ‘incorrect and unwise’
6 Jul 2018
Tehran protests: why are Iranians angry?

Tehran protests: why are Iranians angry?
Thousands demonstrate in capital after seeing their savings dwindle
27 Jun 2018
‘Nuclear plan B’: how the US intends to confront Iran

‘Nuclear plan B’: how the US intends to confront Iran
Mike Pompeo threatens ‘strongest sanctions in history’ and hints of long-term regime change
22 May 2018
Trump scraps Iran deal: five risks to world security

Trump scraps Iran deal: five risks to world security
Tensions rising in Middle East and the West following the decision
9 May 2018
Donald Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal

Donald Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal
US president vows the ‘highest level of economic sanctions’ against Tehran
9 May 2018
Johnson pleads with Trump to save Iran deal

Johnson pleads with Trump to save Iran deal
Foreign secretary follows Macron and Merkel to the US in last-ditch effort to sway US president
8 May 2018
Oil prices hit four-year high

Oil prices hit four-year high
US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, deteriorating situation in Venezuela and Opec cuts drive up Brent Crude prices
8 May 2018