How decision-making happens in Iran
Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.

Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.










The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats.
US Central Command announces ‘self-defence’ strikes as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks.

US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
US president says he is ‘mandatorily requesting’ that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.

Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.
US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.

As the US and Iran move closer to a peace deal, Israel vows to keep striking what it calls regional and nuclear threats.

Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei says a ‘large portion’ of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent.
Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Strait of Hormuz closure could deepen global crises.