Politics
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Diplomatic Talks
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated as Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran, while Tehran warns of a response. The rhetoric from both sides is intensifying amid ongoing talks.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
The U.S. government has issued a “worldwide caution” alert for American travelers, with the conflict against Iran nearing the one-month mark. “The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the gui
2026-03-23 22:08 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Monday that President Trump is “lying” about holding talks with Iranian officials. “We know he's lying when he says that the Iranians are talking with us and they're about to give Donald Trump everything he wants. Yes, that's a lie,” Van Hollen told host Kasie Hun
2026-03-23 22:24 UTC
The Hill
President Trump seemed to begin a de-escalation of the war on Iran on Monday, sparking a relief rally in financial markets and sending the price of oil tumbling. But Trump did not dispel confusion over exactly what’s going on, nor did he erase deeper doubts about what comes next. It seems clear tha
2026-03-23 22:33 UTC
Al Jazeera
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.
2026-09-23 09:40 UTC