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Iran Toughens Terms As Mediation Efforts Continue

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has sharply hardened its negotiating position as mediation efforts continue, with Tehran now expected to demand major concessions from the United States before any serious talks can move forward. The tougher stance reflects the growing influence of hardline security thinking inside Iran as the conflict continues. Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance Iran is no longer […]

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Iran Rejects Trump Claims Of Direct Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has firmly denied Donald Trump’s claims that talks are underway with Washington, saying there are no direct negotiations and accusing the United States of using such messaging to buy time and shape the narrative around the conflict. The denial has deepened uncertainty over whether the recent pause in planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure […]

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White House Eyes Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as Leader in Iran Strategy Shift

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The White House is reportedly considering Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a possible channel for future engagement with Tehran, with some officials said to view him as a figure who could play a larger leadership role if the conflict reshapes Iran’s political structure. The reported internal thinking suggests Washington is now looking beyond […]

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Rosatom To Evacuate More Staff From Bushehr Plant

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will evacuate more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, leaving only a few dozen staff at the site as safety concerns grow around the facility. The move follows recent reports of a strike landing close to the working reactor, though no damage or injuries were reported. Rosatom […]

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Israel Wary Of US Concessions In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Israel is publicly projecting unity with the United States over the conflict with Iran, but concerns are reportedly growing within its leadership over what Washington may agree to if diplomacy with Tehran gathers pace. The unease centres on whether US negotiations could produce concessions that Israel sees as weakening its strategic position. Israel Shows Public […]

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US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Defends Trump Oil Record On Iran Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran crisis and said he had tremendous confidence in the engagement the president claims to have had with Tehran. His remarks came as the administration tried to reassure markets and voters that it is managing both the diplomatic track and the energy fallout […]

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Trump Says Iran Wants Deal Despite Public Denial

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he was “not sure what they are referring to” after Iranian media denied that Tehran was engaged in talks with Washington, while also insisting that Iran “wants to make a deal badly.” The exchange underlined the gap between the public positions of the two sides even as the United States […]

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Iran Rejects Trump Claims On US Strike Talks

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that talks are underway over pausing U.S. strikes on Tehran’s energy sites, pushing back against Washington’s suggestion that there is a live diplomatic channel producing results. Iran Rejects Trump Claims On Talks Iran made clear that Trump’s description of ongoing talks is not accepted by Tehran. […]

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Trump Says US Determined To Reach Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration remains strongly determined to reach an agreement with Iran, signalling that Washington is still keeping diplomacy on the table despite weeks of military pressure and rising regional tensions. The remarks suggest the United States is trying to present talks and strategic pressure as parallel tracks rather than opposing

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Starmer Welcomes Trump Pause On Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Donald Trump’s decision to postpone military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, describing any sign of productive talks as a positive step. The response from Downing Street reflects Britain’s preference for a swift diplomatic resolution as fears of a wider regional conflict continue […]