Iran
Rouhani backpedals on idea of Iran nuclear deal meeting with Trump
Implies that US president is interested in a photo opportunity, but that Tehran is not. Quips that White House can use Photoshop.
G7 BREAKTHROUGH? Iran’s Rouhani encourages idea of nuclear deal meeting with Trump
US president hints he might support oil-backed letter of credit to get Iranians “over very rough patch” caused by American sanctions. Says his “gut” tells him his counterpart will want to meet “to get this situation straightened out”.
Unpredictable Trump may encounter an unpredictable Iran warns Tehran’s top diplomat
Zarif’s remarks come as Australia and Bahrain agree to back US-led maritime security mission off Iranian coast already supported by UK.
Landlocked Tajikistan pursues trade shipment access to Iran’s only oceanic port
Tehran open to negotiations to give poorest Central Asian nation and Persian-speaking ‘cousin’ route for commerce through facility shielded from US sanctions given its importance to Afghanistan.
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P&O cancels Persian Gulf cruises over Iran tensions
Tense situation heightened by UK decision to join US in escroting vessels through region.