News & Insights Across Asia
As the US-Israel military action against Iran hits the 100-day mark, deep divergences over nuclear programs, frozen assets, and regional security continue to stall a permanent peace deal.
The US and Iran have exchanged a draft agreement for a 60-day ceasefire extension, focusing on nuclear talks and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iranian officials continue diplomatic contacts in Doha to secure a potential agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite recent military strikes in the Gulf.
President Donald Trump states the US will not rush a deal with Iran, while President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses Iran’s readiness to reassure the world on nuclear weapons.
Tensions rise between Washington and Tehran as disputes over enriched uranium persist, while Pakistan continues efforts to mediate a peace agreement.
US and Iran remain locked in a diplomatic standoff over the control of enriched uranium, with Pakistan stepping in to mediate the high-stakes negotiations.
The US and Iran exchange claims of naval attacks near the Strait of Hormuz while discussing a potential 30-day ceasefire to reopen the waterway and resume nuclear talks.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump issues a stark ultimatum to Iran regarding nuclear negotiations, warning of severe consequences if a “final proposal” is not accepted.
Tensions rise as the US considers strikes and Iran warns of response to an ongoing blockade, with the USS Gerald R. Ford preparing to return home.
US and Iran conclude high-stakes nuclear talks in Islamabad without agreement, with Washington’s ‘final offer’ rejected amid unresolved tensions over Tehran’s long-term commitments.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes nuclear restraint and multilateral cooperation during talks with IAEA chief, highlighting China’s role in global peace efforts.
Iran’s former nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike, escalating regional tensions amid leadership transitions in Tehran.
Iran’s FM condemns Trump-era strikes during nuclear talks, warns EU against backing “aggressions” amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The U.S. and Israel launched a military strike on Iran on February 28, 2026, just days after a breakthrough in nuclear negotiations mediated by Oman. Global leaders express shock at the escalation.
Tensions escalate as Israel launches a preemptive strike on Iran, marking the second collapse of U.S.-Iran talks amid nuclear disputes. U.S. military joins operation.
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Oman conclude without progress in February 2026, continuing a decade of tensions since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Second round of indirect Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations commences in Geneva, with global observers closely monitoring progress toward regional stability.
As U.S.-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva, tensions escalate over potential Israeli strikes on Iran’s missile program if diplomacy fails.
As U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations continue, President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss joint diplomatic and military strategies, while Tehran remains firm on its defense programs.
Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani visits Oman to discuss nuclear negotiations and regional stability following U.S.-mediated talks, as Muscat emerges as key diplomatic hub.
