February 11 Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits — as long as US does the same Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.
February 10 Top Iran security official seen in Oman days after indirect nuclear talks with US Iran and U.S. nuclear talks show promise as President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly." Iranian officials call indirect negotiations "a good start."
February 10 Iran draws missile red line as analysts warn Tehran is stalling US talks Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate ballistic missile program as tensions escalate across Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman.
February 8 The world’s top nuclear powers have no arsenal limits, here are the countries with nukes The expiration of the New START treaty leaves more than 10,000 U.S. and Russia nuclear weapons unconstrained for the first time in decades.
February 8 Iran’s top diplomat says nation’s power lies in defying pressure: ‘No to the great powers’ Iran's foreign minister said Tehran's strength lies in its ability to stand against pressure from "great powers," emphasizing readiness for diplomacy and war.
February 7 Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report Iran's foreign minister reportedly warns Tehran will "target U.S. bases" in the region if attacked by American forces, escalating Middle East tensions.
February 7 Trump says nuclear talks in Oman were 'very good,' claims Iran wants a deal 'very badly' President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly" after indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman reportedly show diplomatic progress.
February 6 Former Iranian official warns against US naval action: 'It will be hell for them' 91±¬ÁÏ chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on direct talks between the U.S. and Iranian officials on 'Special Report.'
February 6 No limits, no inspections: US and Russia face post–New START era as Trump pushes new nuclear deal Nuclear treaty between U.S. and Russia has expired, leaving world's largest arsenals uncapped as Trump demands new deal and Moscow warns agreement "impossible."
February 6 Iranian official says nuclear talks will continue after US, Tehran negotiations had 'a good start' in Oman U.S. and Iranian officials meet separately in Oman for indirect nuclear talks, with diplomats reportedly preparing conditions for resumed negotiations.