US-Iran relations

The United States launched military strikes against Iran shortly after President Donald Trump declared the end of Washington's interim understanding with Tehran, contradicting his earlier promise of a temporary pause in hostilities during the funeral period of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The United States has conducted a fresh wave of military strikes on Iranian sites, prompting NATO's chief to affirm the necessity of the action amid escalating tensions over oil export policies and regional security.

Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the multi-day funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US-Iran talks reportedly gain momentum amid regional tensions.

The United States and Iran are participating in indirect negotiations facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan following recent military exchanges, with no direct talks currently scheduled.

US and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Doha, though both sides have cast doubt on whether the talks will materialize, with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff leading the American delegation.

Chinese and Iranian warships are conducting joint exercises in South African waters as Tehran denies reports of imminent talks with the United States in Doha.

The US and Iran have agreed to suspend hostilities and resume talks following a weekend of exchanged strikes, with both nations accusing the other of breaching the ceasefire.