Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?
Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
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Fri 09:36 - France 24
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
Fri 12:45 - Politico EU
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Fri 13:14 - The Hill
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Fri 13:19 - Tagesschau
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Fri 13:20 - Die Welt
Merz calls Trump – “We agree”
Fri 14:09 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Federal politics: Merz calls Trump on the phone
Fri 20:57 - The Hill
Rubio: Iran won't be able to leverage US politics into forcing 'bad' deal on Trump
Fri 21:17 - BBC Headlines
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
Sat 06:17 - n-tv Politik
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Sun 09:23 - n-tv Politik
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Sun 12:49 - TVN24 (PL)
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Sun 19:00 - Al-Monitor
Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall
Sun 20:53 - DW All
Middle East: Trump warns Iran 'time is ticking' on deal
Sun 20:53 - DW Top
Middle East: Trump warns Iran 'time is ticking' on deal
Sun 21:42 - Tagesschau
Trump threatens destruction: “The clock is ticking for Iran”
Mon 02:03 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
USA: “Trump is God’s tool”
Mon 04:33 - Handelsblatt Politik
Situation in Iran: Trump threatens: “The clock is ticking for Iran”
Mon 05:15 - n-tv Politik
Trump threatens Iran with destruction: Drone attack on nuclear power plant in Emirates drives up oil price
Mon 06:48 - Die Welt
“Our armed forces have their fingers on the trigger” – Khamenei’s military advisor warns Trump
Mon 10:45 - Tagesschau
Iran war: Tehran sends new proposal to the USA
Mon 13:04 - The Hill
64 percent say Trump made wrong decision in going to war with Iran: Survey
Mon 15:31 - Al Jazeera English
Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap
Mon 22:45 - PBS Newshour
News Wrap: Trump says he called off strike on Iran planned for Tuesday
Mon 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Iran, Trump stops the attack: "He was ready, now let's negotiate". The stop from the Gulf countries
Mon 23:29 - n-tv Politik
Apparently planned for today: Trump wants to have a new attack on Iran postponed at short notice
Tue 00:38 - Die Welt
Trump stops planned attack on Iran – “out of respect,” writes the US President
Tue 04:38 - Die Welt
Trump wants to stop planned attack on Iran
Tue 04:42 - Tagesschau
Trump: Attack on Iran planned for today canceled
Tue 04:47 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Trump suspends planned attack on Iran on Tuesday
Tue 08:52 - Handelsblatt Politik
Peace proposal: Iran demands end to US sanctions and reparations
Tue 12:35 - SRF International
Showdown in Iran – Why Trump is threatening Iran – and then spelled back again
Tue 16:12 - France 24
Replay: Trump addresses Iran war and FRANCE 24's analysis
Tue 17:27 - n-tv Politik
“Something like that”: Trump gives Iran a “two or three day” ultimatum
Tue 17:30 - Al-Monitor
US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack
Wed 04:46 - Die Welt
Trump announces a quick end to the hostilities
Wed 06:38 - Middle East Eye
Trump went to Beijing to talk Iran. He came back empty-handed
Wed 06:51 - Die Welt
“The positions are extremely far apart”
Wed 07:47 - Al Jazeera English
Chinese supertankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal
Wed 10:07 - Aftenposten (NO)
Iran warns that the war will spread if the country is attacked again
Wed 10:30 - Al-Monitor
Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats
Wed 11:00 - France 24
Iran warns of war ‘beyond the region’ if US resumes attacks
Wed 13:32 - Middle East Eye
Exclusive: Trump postponed US attack on Iran after 'Hajj warning'
Wed 13:46 - Middle East Eye
Exclusive: Trump postponed US attack in Iran after 'Hajj warning'
Wed 16:13 - The Hill
Trump attacks Senate parliamentarian, argues GOP must play hard-ball
Wed 20:14 - National Review
Trump Defeats Xi
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
GOP senators warn Trump retribution tour hurts president’s agenda
Thu 16:32 - The Hill
Trump postpones long-awaited artificial intelligence order signing
Fri 02:49 - France 24
Middle East live: NATO allies to sound out US top diplomat after Trump Iran ire
Sat 10:11 - Politico EU
Trump had ‘many’ concerns about AI draft policy order
Sat 10:14 - France 24
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director
Sat 13:09 - La Repubblica (IT)
Iran, here's what Trump could do
Sat 17:10 - n-tv Politik
Iran in “Stars and Stripes”: Trump continues to look at Greenland
Sun 00:23 - ANSA Main
Trump: 'The agreement with Iran is ready, Hormuz will be opened'. But the Iranian media are slowing down
Sun 02:54 - The Hill
Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal
Sun 10:46 - Handelsblatt Politik
USA: Two-phase agreement: Trump expects a timely agreement with Iran
Mon 08:53 - Euronews
Iran says it is charging fees for 'navigational services' through Strait of Hormuz
Mon 10:32 - Middle East Eye
Iran's Jews: From ancient roots to the modern day
Mon 10:36 - Al-Monitor
Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Wed 18:10 - DW All
Iran war: Trump says US will 'watch over' Strait of Hormuz
Wed 18:10 - DW Top
Iran war: Trump says US will 'watch over' Strait of Hormuz
Fri 12:11 - DW All
Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
Fri 12:11 - DW Top
Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran