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President Masoud Pezeshkian, left, sons of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Masoud, center, and Mostafa, attend a ceremony to commemorate the late leader at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, on July 14, 2026. (AP photo)

Why Iran hardliners are alleging a 'coup' after the US agreement

July 20, 2026 7:07 am

Hardliners allege President Masoud Pezeshkian and top negotiators are staging a "soft coup" after the US deal, exposing growing cracks within the Islamic Republic, reported CNN.

US President Donald Trump meets with Egypts President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (not in pic) on theÂ sidelines ofÂ the G7 summit, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo)

Trump says Iran peace deal not final: 'US will go back to dropping bombs if I don't like it'

June 17, 2026 8:59 pm

Trump said the Iran memorandum of understanding did not include immediate sanctions relief for ⁠Iran, while adding he would talk about this ‌matter ⁠later.

The agreement follows more than three months of conflict and several rounds of diplomacy involving regional intermediaries (AI-generated image)

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed on Sunday, vows US will destroy uranium stockpile: 'Strait of Hormuz to be open to all'

June 14, 2026 12:11 am

As Pakistan and Iran signal a breakthrough, Trump claimed the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent Tehran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Pakistan PM Sharif claims US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours, Tehran says not on Sunday

June 13, 2026 9:33 pm

Pakistan ‌is now preparing ‌for an electronic signing ‌expected within the next 24 hours, followed by technical-level talks ⁠next week, Sharif added.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in Islamabad, Pakistan, in this screengrab taken from a video released April 25, 2026. (REUTERS)

Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end war; Strait of Hormuz crisis roils oil markets

May 01, 2026 10:38 pm

The proposal was shared via Pakistan, which has been mediating between the two sides, a Pakistani official confirmed.

Trump says Iran may make an offer ahead of fresh talks in Pakistan, with the US maintaining its blockade and insisting on strict nuclear conditions.

Trump teases Iran deal: ‘They’re making an offer’ amid Islamabad diplomacy push

April 25, 2026 3:28 pm

Trump says Iran may offer deal before Pakistan talks, as US maintains blockade and sets conditions on uranium and regional shipping routes.

Trump dispatches Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister, JD Vance won't attend: White House

April 25, 2026 12:11 am

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that the two envoys are expected to meet Araghchi on Saturday.

Iran, US, Israel War Ceasefire News Highlights: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

April 25, 2026 5:56 pm

Iran, US, Israel War Ceasefire News Today Highlights: US envoys ⁠Steve Witkoff ⁠and Jared Kushner will travel to ‌Pakistan on Saturday morning for talks with Pakistan, White House says.

'Losing side can't dictate terms': Iran dismisses Trump’s 'ploy' as US President claims Tehran is losing $500M a day

April 22, 2026 5:06 pm

The US president stated that the ceasefire would continue until Iranian negotiators present a unified proposal.

Iran-US Islamabad talks: Why Tehran is delaying Round 2, and what happens if ceasefire expires

April 21, 2026 9:40 pm

Donald Trump said “we don’t have that much time,” adding that the United States was negotiating from a position of strength and would “end up with a great deal.”