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- 1Trump expects Iran talks this week after rejecting proposal●After nixing Iran proposal, Trump tells Axios he expects talks this week
President Donald Trump told Axios he expects talks with Iran to begin this week, after his administration turned down an Iranian proposal. The move signals renewed diplomatic contact between Washington and Tehran even as US officials rejected the terms Iran put forward. The development is drawing attention as tensions over Iran's nuclear program remain high.
- 2Pezeshkian Sets Out Iran's Red Lines at UN General Assembly▼Pezeshkian Draws Iran’s Red Lines at UNGA 80 — Nuclear Weapons, Israel and Regional Security | APT
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, laying out what Tehran describes as its red lines on three fronts: the nuclear question, relations with Israel, and regional security. The speech comes amid renewed international pressure over Iran's nuclear programme and continued tensions with Israel following recent conflict. Reactions are focusing on whether Iran's stated positions signal openness to negotiation or a hardening stance.
- 3Iran's Pezeshkian vows never to build nuclear bomb ahead of UN General Assembly●Before UNGA 81, Pezeshkian’s Nuclear Pledge — ‘We Will Never Seek to Build a Nuclear Bomb’ | APT
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran 'will never seek to build a nuclear bomb', speaking ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The pledge comes as Iran's nuclear programme remains under intense international scrutiny, with world leaders gathering in New York. The statement is being widely discussed as a diplomatic signal ahead of his address to the assembly.
- 4Iranian President Pezeshkian gives exclusive interview on protests and military actions●EXCLUSIVE: Iranian President Pezeshkian on protests, future of military actions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has given an exclusive interview addressing the ongoing protests in Iran and the future of the country's military actions. In the conversation, Pezeshkian discusses the domestic unrest gripping Iran and offers his government's position on whether military operations will continue. The interview draws wide attention as observers watch for signals about Tehran's next steps both at home and abroad.
- 5Pezeshkian Tells UN General Assembly Iran Pursues No Nuclear Bomb●Pezeshkian’s UNGA 80 Message — No Nuclear Bomb, Regional Security and ‘Peace Through Strength’ | APT
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the 80th UN General Assembly, insisting Iran is not seeking a nuclear bomb and framing his country's posture around regional security and what he called 'peace through strength'. His remarks draw attention as debate continues over Iran's nuclear programme and tensions across the Middle East.
- 6Oil jumps as US-Iran peace talks stall●Oil heads higher as US-Iran peace talks in stalemate Brent crude oil rebounded more than 3% on Monday after US Presiden
Brent crude rebounded more than 3% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal that would have resolved their conflict and reopened the Strait of Hormuz. With diplomatic efforts in stalemate, tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, keeping traders pricing in supply risk and pushing oil prices higher.
- 7Iran's president delivers rare wartime speech at the United Nations▼Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N.
Iran's president addressed the United Nations while the country is at war, an unusual occurrence highlighted in coverage by US public broadcaster OPB. The speech puts Iran's position in the ongoing conflict before a global diplomatic audience at UN headquarters in New York, drawing attention to how Tehran is framing the war internationally.
- 8Iran's president says funds held in China frozen●JUST IN: Iran’s president reveals “all our money in China has been frozen.”
Iran's president has stated that all Iranian money held in China has been frozen, according to an emerging report circulating on prediction and news platforms. The claim, if confirmed, would have significant implications for Iran's economy, which has relied on Chinese purchases of its oil and credit lines as sanctions limit access to Western financial systems. Details about the amount involved, the reason for the freeze, and Beijing's response remain unclear.
- 9Iranian President Says Tehran No Longer Trusts Talks With Washington●"Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’ In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president sa
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington, in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries, relaying Tehran's messages to the United States. The remarks signal a further breakdown in direct US-Iran diplomacy, with third-party countries now carrying communication between the two sides amid heightened regional tensions involving Israel and the US.
- 10Iran says fully prepared for war to resume if Trump orders strikes▼Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume if Trump authorizes strikes after midterms
Iran says it is fully prepared for hostilities to resume if US President Donald Trump authorizes new military strikes, with Iranian officials suggesting action could come after the US midterm elections. The statement signals rising tension between Tehran and Washington, with both sides weighing the risk of a renewed conflict in the region.
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President Trump has rejected proposed terms for a deal with Iran, including a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire arrangement, reportedly expecting renewed bombing after the US midterms. An Iranian official says Tehran will make no nuclear concessions, signalling a hardening standoff between the two countries.
- 12Iran pushes diplomacy after Trump rejects peace plan▼Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan
Iran says it remains committed to a diplomatic solution after US President Donald Trump rejected a proposed peace plan. The rejection, reported widely by international outlets including Reuters and Al-Monitor, has drawn attention to the future of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials maintain they still favour talks, while the US stance leaves the path to an agreement uncertain.
- 13Iran says ready for diplomacy and war as Trump rejects ceasefire plan●Iran ready for diplomacy, war as Trump rejects seven-day ceasefire proposal
Iran says it is prepared both for diplomacy and for war, after US President Donald Trump rejected a proposed seven-day ceasefire. The statement signals Tehran is keeping its options open while Washington refuses a pause in hostilities. The rejection leaves little room for de-escalation, and observers are watching whether talks can still happen under pressure.
- 14Iran Seeks U.S. Clarification After Trump Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal●Iran Seeks U.S. Clarification After Trump Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/middleeas
Iran is asking Washington to clarify its position after President Trump rejected a proposed cease-fire, according to a New York Times report citing developments around the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals mounting tension between Tehran and the U.S. administration, with diplomats seeking to understand whether negotiations over the cease-fire proposal can continue or have collapsed entirely.
- 15US Diplomat Says Trump Rejected Iran Truce Plan Over 'No Confidence'●'No Confidence': US Diplomat Tells Why Trump Rejected Iran's New Truce Plan
A US diplomat says President Donald Trump turned down Iran's proposed new truce plan, citing a lack of confidence in Tehran's commitments. The reported rejection adds fresh tension to diplomacy between Washington and Iran, and the remarks are drawing attention as observers weigh what the collapse of the proposal means for future negotiations and regional stability.
- 16Iran says it is up to Trump to choose diplomacy or war●Iran says it is up to Trump to choose between diplomacy or war
Iran has publicly stated that US President Donald Trump must choose between diplomacy and war, putting the decision over the future of relations between the two countries squarely on Washington. The statement frames Tehran as open to negotiation while warning that escalation would be the American leader's responsibility, and it comes as tensions between Iran and the United States remain a focus of international attention.
- 17Iran says it is fully prepared for war amid Trump strike threats●Iran says it’s ‘fully prepared’ for war as Trump leaves more strikes on table
Iran says it is fully prepared for war, as US President Donald Trump declines to rule out additional strikes against the country. The statement raises fears of a wider conflict between Tehran and Washington, with tensions already running high in the region and both sides signalling that further military action remains on the table.
- 18UK terror plot details emerge as Gulf tensions drag on▼What we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/g-s
NPR's Up First newsletter rounds up what is known so far about a suspected terror plot in the United Kingdom, alongside coverage of the ongoing standoff in the Gulf region. Reports also reference a UK-US air base and Iran's position around the Strait of Hormuz, with media coverage involving CNN and former President Trump drawing attention.
- 19Iran says ready for renewed strikes as Trump rejects deal▼Iran says it’s ready for renewed strikes after Trump rejects deal
Iran has declared it is prepared for renewed military strikes after President Trump rejected a proposed deal, sharply raising tensions between the two countries. The announcement signals Tehran is bracing for a possible resumption of hostilities rather than continued negotiations. Observers are watching for whether Washington will follow the rejection with further military or diplomatic action.
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Iran's president addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and CNN offered its first reactions to the address. The speech drew broad attention as diplomats and analysts weighed Iran's message to the international community amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Commentators on CNN assessed the tone and substance of the remarks shortly after they were delivered.
- 21Trump says US and Iran set for indirect talks after rejecting proposal●Trump says U.S., Iran slated for indirect talks after he rejects latest proposal
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are slated to hold indirect talks, after he rejected Tehran's latest proposal. The announcement points to continuing diplomacy between the two countries even as disagreements persist over the terms being discussed. Observers are watching whether the talks can ease tensions or whether the rejection signals a harder US line going forward.
- 22Trump rejects Iran cease-fire proposal over Strait of Hormuz▼President Trump said on Saturday he turned down Iran’s latest cease-fire proposal that offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks on the country’s nuclear program in exchange for U.S. concessions. The rejection was the latest turn in a cycle of bo
President Trump said on Saturday he rejected Iran's latest cease-fire proposal, which would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and resumed negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for concessions from the United States. The rejection marks another turn in a cycle of proposals and counteroffers between the two countries, with Washington and Tehran still far apart on terms to end the standoff.
- 23Trump expects Iran talks to resume this week▼Trump expects talks with Iran to resume this week after rejecting proposal
President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are expected to pick back up this week, after the United States rejected a proposal put forward by Tehran. He gave no details of the rejected offer or the terms for renewed discussions. The comments come as Washington and Tehran remain at odds over Iran's nuclear programme, and officials on both sides have signalled that diplomacy has not collapsed despite the setback.
- 24Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz●Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news
President Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical shipping chokepoint for global oil supplies. The refusal comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Persian Gulf. Attention now turns to how Iran responds and whether the dispute will escalate further, with broader Middle East developments also drawing international focus.
- 25Iran Pushes Diplomacy After Trump Rejects Peace Plan▼Iran Pushes for Diplomacy After Trump Rejects Peace Plan
Iran is pressing for continued diplomatic engagement after the United States, under President Donald Trump, rejected a proposed peace plan. Reports indicate Tehran is positioning itself as open to negotiation despite Washington's refusal. Analysts are watching whether further diplomatic channels will remain open between the two countries, given heightened tensions in the region.
- 26Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran no longer trusts talks with Washington▼Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington, signalling a hardening of Tehran's stance toward the United States. The statement, reported by Al Jazeera, comes amid heightened regional tensions and suggests diplomatic channels between the two countries have reached a new low, raising concerns about the prospects for renewed nuclear or de-escalation talks.
- 27Trump Says US Will Hold Off Iran Strike if Deal Reached Quickly▼Trump Says U.S.Will Hold Off on Iran Strike if Nuclear Deal Reached Quickly
President Trump said the United States will hold off on any strike against Iran if a nuclear deal is reached quickly, according to the Kabul Tribune. The statement ties the threat of military action to the pace of nuclear negotiations, signaling a temporary pause in US pressure while diplomacy continues.
- 28Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal▼Trump reiterates Iran can not have a nuclear weapon as prez rejects regime's seven-day ceasefire proposal
President Trump has again stated that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, while rejecting a ceasefire proposal from Tehran's leadership that would have paused hostilities for seven days. The refusal signals continued hardline US positioning toward Iran, with Washington prioritizing the elimination of Iran's nuclear ambitions over a short-term truce in the ongoing standoff.
- 29White House says Iran backed down in agreeing to ceasefire●White House says Iran 'backed down' to Trump in agreeing to ceasefire
The White House said Iran 'backed down' to President Trump in agreeing to a ceasefire, framing the deal as a victory for US pressure. The announcement comes amid heightened conflict involving Iran, and the characterisation is likely to fuel debate over who gained the most from the truce and whether it will hold.
- 30Nasrin Sotoudeh awarded 2026 Václav Havel Prize●2026 Václav Havel Prize awarded to Iranian human-rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
Iranian human-rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been awarded the 2026 Václav Havel Prize. The award, named after the Czech dissident and former president, recognises defenders of human rights and democracy in Europe and beyond. Sotoudeh, long jailed for defending women and political prisoners in Iran, is widely regarded as one of the country's most prominent rights lawyers.
- 31Trump predicts quick U.S. victory and falling oil prices●Trump says the U.S. will “win this war very soon” and expects oil prices to fall sharply afterward. He says the key obje
President Trump said the United States will "win this war very soon" and that oil prices should fall sharply once the conflict ends. He framed the key objective as preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The remarks come amid ongoing fighting and continued attention to energy markets, with analysts watching how quickly oil prices might react to any resolution.
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Speaking at the United Nations, Donald Trump said he is deciding whether the United States should annihilate Iran, in some of his most hostile public remarks yet about the country. The comment, delivered before a global audience of diplomats, has drawn widespread attention and alarm, with commentators debating whether it signals a genuine policy shift toward military action or coercive rhetoric aimed at forcing Tehran back into negotiations.
- 33Trump predicts quick US victory in Iran conflict▼Trump says US will ‘win’ Iran war soon: Oil prices to fall after fighting ends; fresh strikes before midter...
President Donald Trump said the United States will 'win' its war with Iran soon, predicting that oil prices will fall once the fighting ends and suggesting fresh strikes could come before the US midterm elections. His remarks come as markets and governments watch for escalation in the Middle East, with energy prices a key concern for consumers and voters.
- 34Netanyahu and MbZ meeting focused on Iran●Netanyahu-MBZ meeting focused on Iran, leaders spoke on phone prior to trip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, with Iran topping the agenda. The two leaders spoke by phone before the trip, and the meeting is being read as a continuation of deepening Israel-UAE ties following the Abraham Accords, with regional security and the Iranian threat at the centre of discussions.
- 35Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz●Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable' https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/nx-s1-5981990/trump-
President Donald Trump has dismissed an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it not 'acceptable'. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any dispute over its status raises concerns about energy prices and regional stability. The rejection signals continued friction between Washington and Tehran over shipping and security in the Persian Gulf.
- 36Waltz says Iranians demanded concessions before ceasefire talks▼Waltz says Iranians asked for ‘everything up front’ before Trump rejected ceasefire
Mike Waltz says Iranian negotiators asked for 'everything up front' in concessions before any ceasefire, and that President Trump rejected the proposal. The comments shed light on stalled diplomacy around the conflict, suggesting the US side viewed Iran's terms as excessive and walked away rather than trade sanctions relief or other major concessions for a halt in fighting.
- 37Iran rules out US talks, contradicting Trump●⚡ NEWS Iran Rejects US Negotiations Despite Trump's Expectations Iranian state media reported that its UN delegation has
Iranian state media report that Iran's UN delegation has no plans to negotiate with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims that talks would resume. The statement comes after Trump rejected a proposal to reopen negotiations, leaving the diplomatic standoff between Tehran and Washington unresolved.
- 38Iran president says US conflict cannot be simply resolved●Iran president: US conflict can't 'be resolved that simply'
Iran's president says the standoff with the United States cannot "be resolved that simply," pushing back against any suggestion of a quick settlement between the two countries. The remarks underline Tehran's position amid ongoing tensions, and are drawing attention as observers weigh what they signal about the prospects for diplomacy or further escalation.
- 39Iran awaits 'definitive' US reply despite Trump rejection●Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal
Iran says it is still waiting for a definitive response from the United States in ongoing nuclear negotiations, even after President Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal. Iranian officials maintain that talks continue and that Washington must clarify its position. The standoff highlights deep disagreements over enrichment and sanctions relief, leaving the future of diplomacy uncertain.
- 40US Diplomat Explains Trump's Rejection of Iran Truce Plan▼US Diplomat Reveals Why Trump Rejected Iran's New Truce Plan
A US diplomat has revealed the reasons behind President Donald Trump's decision to reject Iran's new truce proposal. The disclosure sheds light on Washington's thinking as tensions with Tehran continue, though details of what the plan contained and why it was turned down remain limited.