Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue but rules out bending to Trump's demands, even if he orders new strikes.

High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to try to avert renewed fighting in the Iran war, Iran's Foreign Ministry said.

The acceleration is evidence that Iran will not abandon its nuclear ambition despite ongoing peace talks with the US, retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane told Fox News.

A rare joint visit to Tehran is expected by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan amid reports that the U.S. and Israel are drawing up plans to renew their war on Iran.

A U.S. LUCAS one-way attack drone launches from the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) in the Arabian Gulf on December 16, operated by Task Force 59 as part of the U.S. military’s expanding unmanned strike capabilities in the Middle East (Picture source: US DoD)

With its western relations soured by war, Iran is making new overtures to its problematic neighbor Afghanistan, spurring some backlash at home.

Major General Ali Abdollahi, the Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces, says Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reports citing Iran’s Tasnim news agency.

Lula’s historic fourth-term victory in Brazil signals continuity in support for Palestine, as world leaders react and Bolsonaro challenges the result.

A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.