The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-iran-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US-Iran relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-iran-relations/ 32 32 War and economic hardship dampen World Cup excitement in Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-and-economic-hardship-dampen-world-cup-excitement-in-iran/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:44:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837834 Iranians say it's difficult to get excited about a soccer tournament in a year that has seen so much suffering, especially when it's being hosted by a country they are at war with

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]]> US grants Iranian soccer players visas for World Cup, 10 days before first match https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-grants-iranian-soccer-players-visas-for-world-cup-10-days-before-first-match/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:05:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837248 Team set to land in Mexico on Sunday, where it'll be based amid state of war with US, will play first game against New Zealand on June 15

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]]> US and Iran exchange strikes amid fragile ceasefire, as talks to end war stall https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-iran-exchange-strikes-amid-fragile-ceasefire-as-negotiations-to-end-war-stall/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:20:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834082 American base in Kuwait targeted after US hits Iranian sites in response to downing of a US drone; Trump says Iran 'wants to make a good deal' as Tehran makes amendments to MOU

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]]> Trump says US ‘not satisfied’ in talks with Iran, days after claiming deal imminent https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-not-satisfied-in-talks-with-iran-days-after-claiming-deal-imminent/ Wed, 27 May 2026 19:23:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831724 President reiterates call for Gulf states to join Abraham Accords, implies talks slowing as US denies committing to lifting blockade, pulling troops from region under purported draft agreement

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]]> Qatari team in Tehran for talks; Trump says skipping son’s wedding to stay in capital https://www.timesofisrael.com/qatari-negotiating-team-in-tehran-to-try-to-help-secure-us-iran-deal-to-end-war/ Fri, 22 May 2026 17:14:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828606&preview=true&preview_id=3828606 US president previously cited Iran as a reason he may not attend; Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in negotiations, but says 'we're not there yet'

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]]> Iran moves to broaden its control over Hormuz, infuriating its Gulf neighbors and the US https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-moves-to-broaden-its-control-over-hormuz-infuriating-its-gulf-neighbors-and-the-us/ Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828532 Tehran publishes map asserting its control over area that extends into coastal waters of Oman and UAE; Rubio denounces move, five Gulf states protest it, Oman reportedly discussing it with Iran

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]]> Iran says its new proposal demands reparations, US troop withdrawal, end to Lebanon war https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-new-proposal-includes-reparations-us-troop-withdrawal-end-to-lebanon-war/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:47:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826428 Regime warns it will 'open new fronts' if US attacks; Tehran also seeks release of frozen funds and end of US blockade; Pakistani source says US, Iran 'keep changing their goalposts'

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]]> Trump says he’s OK with Iran suspending nuke enrichment for 20 years if there’s ‘real’ guarantee https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-hes-ok-with-iran-suspending-nuke-program-for-20-years-if-theres-a-real-commitment/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:14:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824231 President appears to back away from long-time demand for total end to enrichment and his pledge to ensure Iran never attains nuclear weapons; Iranian FM says Tehran has 'no trust' in US

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]]> Trump reviews new proposal from Tehran, warns there’s a ‘possibility’ of renewed fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-iranian-officer-warns-war-with-us-likely-after-trump-rebuffs-latest-proposal/ Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814936 Senior Iranian officer says war with US ‘likely' as CENTCOM chief arrives in region to meet with troops stationed in the Arabian Sea; Netanyahu to convene security cabinet Sunday

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]]> Keeping talks with US sputtering along, Iran may be looking for time, not a deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/keeping-talks-with-us-sputtering-along-iran-may-be-looking-for-time-not-a-deal/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:24:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810035 As negotiations persist despite missed meetings and parleys derided as pointless, some see IRGC effort to rebuild militarily while delaying dealing with intractable nuclear issue

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]]> Vance reportedly set to depart for Pakistan, but still unclear if Iran will join talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/vance-reportedly-departing-for-pakistan-but-still-unclear-if-iran-will-join-talks/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:43:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806688 Iran said to get OK from Mojtaba Khamenei to negotiate, but state media says delegation yet to depart; US officials to CNN: Trump undermining talks with constant public commentary

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]]> Trump says he has ‘no problem’ meeting Iran’s leaders as future of peace talks in doubt https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-has-no-problem-meeting-irans-leaders-as-future-of-peace-talks-in-doubt/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:27:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806089 US president says negotiating team led by Vance heading to Islamabad even as Iran says 'no decision' made on delegation; Pakistan deploys 20,000 police ahead of hoped-for talks Tuesday

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]]> Weary Iranians expect no postwar respite under entrenched regime https://www.timesofisrael.com/weary-iranians-expect-no-postwar-respite-under-entrenched-regime/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:28:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805505 Citizens fear that an agreement with the US will embolden the Islamist rulers, further eroding their rights, while the effects of war on the economy, infrastructure linger

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]]> Iran parliament speaker touts ‘progress’ in US talks, but Strait of Hormuz still shut https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-parliament-speaker-touts-progress-in-us-talks-but-strait-of-hormuz-still-shut/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:55:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805117 Ghalibaf says ‘big distance’ remains and sides are 'far' from final discussions; confusion remains over vital waterway; Trump heaps praise on Israel as 'great ally' of US

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]]> Iran negotiators were escorted home from talks by Pakistani air force, fearing Israeli hit https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-negotiators-were-escorted-home-from-talks-by-pakistani-air-force-fearing-israeli-hit/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:03:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804297 Sources say Iranian delegation expressed concern Israel might assassinate them, but regional diplomat says Islamabad insisted on escort after 'hypothetical' threat was raised

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