"Both sides need to be able to take their time and make sure it's done right," Donald Trump writes on Truth Social about a possible deal with Iran, signaling that a final agreement is not as fully negotiated as previously suggested.
World politicsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian writes in an open letter that the country harbors no animosity toward the American people. Pezeshkian urges Americans to look beyond “fabricated narratives” that paint Iran as a threat.
WorldIran has informed Pakistan that it cannot accept the 15-point US negotiating proposal, a senior source said on Wednesday. Instead, Iran is putting forward several counter-demands for an end to the war - including recognition of Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.
ConflictsThe United States is about to send thousands of paratroopers to the Middle East, according to reports in US media. Iran's powerful speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Wednesday warned the United States against deploying ground forces.
WorldDonald Trump threatens Iran with attacks on its energy infrastructure if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within two days. Iran responds by threatening to close the strait and to further expand the war.
World politicsThe United States and Iran have held indirect talks in Geneva on Iran's nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the meeting was held in a "more constructive" atmosphere than the previous round earlier in February. At the same time, the Iranians are not willing to agree to President Donald Trump's "red lines," according to Vice President J.D. Vance.
World politicsIran says it has identified the leaders of the major protests that have shaken the country. Several of them are said to have been captured.
WorldFour days have passed since the internet was cut off in Iran. No one knows exactly how many people have been killed in anti-government demonstrations. Rows of black body bags are visible on social media, and a human rights group says the death toll has risen to over 600.
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