US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in nuclear programme talks
Technical discussions between two countries due to take place in Vienna next week
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US-Iran nuclear talks: Military strike could serve symbolic purpose for Trump
Attack would allow US president to claim military victory and hope to force Iran to end its nuclear enrichment programme
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Republicans will fret about the yawning gap between presidential rhetoric and voter sentiment
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The US military build-up was designed to coerce Tehran – but has failed
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In an address heavy on theatrics, US president Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats as ‘crazy’ and unpatriotic
Donald Trump hails US economy, rounds on Democrats in longest state of the union address
President’s speech lasting one hour and 48 minutes sought to reinvigorate supporters in Republican heartland states
Trump set to proclaim first year in office a success in lengthy state of the union address
Speech to Congress comes amid public discontent over US president’s handling of immigration and economy
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Warplanes and naval assets amount to biggest US regional military build-up since 2003 invasion of Iraq
Beirut airport among Israel’s targets in the event of attacks from Iran and Lebanon
Binyamin Netanyahu warns Iranian military against making ‘the most serious mistake in their history’
Stocks slip and gold gains as global trade faces new Trump tariff threat
Dollar dips after US president imposes 15% duty following supreme court decision to strike down previous policy
Uncertainty in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions as residents fear attack
Residents stock up on essentials and medications as anxieties over military threats intensify
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Inside Politics: Former prince Andrew’s arrest, Ireland’s EU presidency plans and U-turn on SNAs dominate news too
Huge scale of US military build-up increases likelihood of attack on Iran
American military presence now resembles ‘what we saw right before the Iraq war’, says expert
Trump says next 10 days will decide if US strikes Iran
US building up large military force in Middle East as talks on Iran’s nuclear programme continue
Trump tells first Board of Peace meeting $7bn contributed to Gaza reconstruction fund
Hamas disarmament and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian enclave likely to test effectiveness of new board
US ready for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs options, reports say
Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to carry out an attack, according to US news outlets
Will Donald Trump use the Chagos Islands to bomb Iran?
If the US president wishes to use the Diego Garcia base for his next attack, he will need Keir Starmer’s approval
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U2 song protests killing of Renée Good by US Ice agent in politically charged new release
Record due to be released on February 24th, the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
Iranian mourning ceremonies prompt new crackdowns in echo of 1979 revolution
Videos circulating on social media showed families holding their own memorials across Iran
Can Donald Trump make a diplomatic breakthrough – without any diplomats?
Reliance on Kushner and Witkoff for negotiations raises concerns for US capacity and experience
‘Guiding principles’ established with US in nuclear talks, Iranian foreign minister says
Progress does not mean an agreement will be reached soon but the path has started, says Abbas Araghchi
Netanyahu reiterates Israel’s stance in advance of US-Iran nuclear talks
Tehran considers zero enrichment a violation of country’s rights under nuclear non-proliferation pact
As US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East, how likely is war with Iran?
US and Iran resume nuclear talks as Israel presses strike option
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?
The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdown
Iran turns to digital surveillance tools to track down protesters
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing anti-government demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, foreign minister says
Second round of nuclear talks to take place on Tuesday in Geneva in wake of mass anti-regime protests
Iranians in Ireland call for Pahlavi, son of the former shah, to bring change
As US pressure mounts on the regime, many young Iranians believe Reza Pahlavi is their best hope
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Trump sends largest US aircraft carrier to Middle East as pressure grows on Iran
USS Gerald R Ford to join 10 other ships in region as White House holds negotiations with senior Iranian officials
Israeli soldier and citizen accused of using classified information to bet on air strikes
Gambling website allows users to make bets on geopolitical events anonymously
Iran celebrates anniversary of Islamic revolution a month after deadly antiregime protests
Trump’s preference is for negotiations rather than war but Netanyahu’s objective is to use any means to topple Tehran authorities
Iranians protest as Dublin hotel hosts event marking 1979 revolution
Demonstrators say event should not have gone ahead due to mass killing of protesters in Iran in recent weeks
Israel fears a US deal with Iran will be limited to curbing nuclear programme
Netanyahu to press Trump on restricting Iran’s ballistic missile threat
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