#us-iran-relations

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Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity. The decision by United States President Donald Trump to back Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq's next prime minister may have surprised some quarters. But when one looks into whom Trump was trying to keep out, his motivation becomes clear. Iraq's dominant parliamentary bloc, the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties aligned with Iran, had initially thrown its weight behind former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

On 4 November, a student demonstration outside the US embassy in Tehran erupted into an all-out assault on the compound, and 66 Americans were taken hostage. It was the culmination of decades of tension, beginning with the US and Britain's role in installing the Shah of Iran to safeguard energy interests, and ending with a popular uprising that toppled his oppressive regime and drove him into exile.

Trump was speaking with reporters Thursday evening near the National Mall. When asked about U.S. strikes against Iranian military facilities and the status of the ceasefire, Trump said that the U.S. "blew them away" and threatened "one big glow" if Iran doesn't come to an agreement with the U.S. "They trifled with us today. We blew them away. They trifle. They call that a trifle," Trump rambled. "I'll let you know when there's no ceasefire. You won't have to know. If there's no ceasefire, you're not going to have to know. You'll have to look at one big glow coming out of Iran. And they'd better sign their agreement fast."

Mark Levin stated, 'I have to believe the Axios report is largely fake. If the Axios report is close to accurate, the Iranian regime will survive, the Iranian people will face even more extensive brutality, and the Israeli government could fall in the October election. A disastrous result.'

FDD's talking points on the US-Israel war on Iran have been picked up by the Trump administration, showcasing its influence on current policy decisions regarding Tehran.

The United Arab Emirates has come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones for the second day in a row, according to its Defence Ministry. Tuesday's attack came a day after at least three people were injured in strikes the day before, and a drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility in the eastern emirate of Fujairah.

Let me start by the outset, confirming straightaway that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course, Iran will play [in] the United States of America.

The breakdown of talks between the U.S. and Iran, along with President Trump reportedly rejecting Iran's proposal for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has the market losing hope for any quick resumption in oil flows.

Brent crude hit a record price since the war began on 28 February, surging more than 13% in 24 hours, marking the highest level since 2022.

Brent crude rose more than 2 percent on Sunday after hopes for a second round of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran unravelled over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump acknowledged the role of Pakistan's defence forces chief, Asim Munir, in mediating a ceasefire between the US and Iran, highlighting Munir's influence in international diplomacy.