Tag Archives: WASHINGTON

What's at stake — US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979
What’s at stake — US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979

PTI file photo

30
Aug
Moreover, China stands to benefit from prolonged instability that challenges US dominance
Moreover, China stands to benefit from prolonged instability that challenges US dominance

The much-anticipated Iran–United States negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough after nearly 21 hours [...]

30
Aug
Between 2003 and 2008, as Washington’s strategic focus remained: The wider industry impact
Between 2003 and 2008, as Washington’s strategic focus remained: The wider industry impact

AP file photo

30
Aug
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday that he was
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday that he was

Putin and Pezeshkian (File photos)

30
Aug
China has leveraged its control over rare earth minerals—essential for both civilian
China has leveraged its control over rare earth minerals—essential for both civilian

China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the [...]

30
Aug
US announces naval blockade on 'all maritime traffic entering & exiting' Iran ports: What it means
US announces naval blockade on ‘all maritime traffic entering & exiting’ Iran ports: What it means

The US military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday [...]

30
Aug
Peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled after disagreements over Tehran’s
Peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled after disagreements over Tehran’s

Peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled after disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear commitments, [...]

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30
Aug
Islamabad or not? US-Iran talks inch toward second round after first failed; 5 things we know
Islamabad or not? US-Iran talks inch toward second round after first failed; 5 things we know

The United States and Iran appear to be edging towards a second round of high-stakes [...]

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30
Aug
Watch me go vroom, vroom! — Trumpiana
Watch me go vroom, vroom! — Trumpiana

Trump gives Washington a good shake as he plays the world

29
Aug
Instead, six months of conflict have strengthened the influence of officials with decades
Instead, six months of conflict have strengthened the influence of officials with decades

Tehran’s leaders appear determined to maintain confrontation with Washington while ensuring that economic hardship does [...]

29
Aug