2026-02-12: Iran Roundup

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A Guest Author (2026-02-12). Iran's foreign minister on negotiations with U.S. workers.org The Islamic Republic News Agency released the following statement from an interview Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi did with Al Jazeera on Feb 7. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran's recent talks with Washington marked "a good starting point," but emphasized that there is still a long way ahead for confidence-building. . . . |

The Independent (2026-02-12). Trump says talks with Iran will continue to see whether deal can be consummated. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. "I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his …

Fariba Amini (2026-02-12). The Iranian People between the Violence of the State and the Violence of Empire. juancole.com Newark, Del. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Since brutal repression of the January 8-9 protests in Iran, those of us abroad have been numb. Witnessing an atrocity as such that took place is not even comprehensible. | What we witnessed on videos that came out of Iran was horrific. People were gunned down in a systematic way during these protests on a scale unseen Scores of innocent people, most of them young people took to the streets and were gunned down mercilessly. To this day, the numbers fluctuate.

WSWS (2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu hold Iran war conclave. wsws.org US President Donald Trump held a war council at the White House Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize plans for a massive military assault on Iran.

Ben Samuels (2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu prioritize a united front over rocking the boat on Iran. haaretz.com The Washington meeting left much to be desired after Trump said 'nothing definitive' had been reached. But while Netanyahu and the president don't share a vision for an Iran deal, they have a common interest in their own political survival…

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking nukes, blames West for 'wall of mistrust'. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution to again insist Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons, blasting what he called a "high wall of mistrust" built by the US and Europe. He said Iran is "prepared for any kind of verification" but will not "bow" to Western "excessive demands," tying stalled talks to Washington and European rhetoric. Pezeshkian also praised countries like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for pursuing diplomacy and trying to block "malicious plans" by Israel and the US. Watch for details…

Tom Hussain (2026-02-12). US, Iran eye tentative nuclear talks as regional diplomacy intensifies. scmp.com The US and Iran may soon be taking tentative steps towards a new nuclear deal, following intensive diplomatic efforts by the Gulf monarchies and Turkey to prevent a destructive regional war. | With US President Donald Trump indicating a clear preference for diplomacy over aggression, Washington appears to have dropped proposals to pursue regime change in Tehran and rescue Iranians caught in a brutal crackdown on last month's protests.

newarab (2026-02-12). UK couple held in Iran 'caught' in geopolitical tensions: son. newarab.com The son of a British couple Joe Bennett – But he hit out at what the family…

Middle East Monitor (2026-02-12). The Israelis are Stealthily Annexing the Whole West Bank under Cover of . . . Iran. juancole.com by (

Omer Benjakob (2026-02-12). Hundreds of Iranian cyber attacks carried out against Israeli officials this year, Shin Bet says. haaretz.com Iranian hackers have leaked the information of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and PMO Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman. Although Israel is the world's third-largest target for threats, companies aren't legally required to meet a minimum level of cyber security…

Middle East Monitor (2026-02-11). The new Axis of Resistance: Sino-Russian technological Enhancement of Iran's Endurance. juancole.com By Jasim Al-Azzawi | — | (

hindustantimes (2026-02-11). Iran mocks U.S. after talks, warns against Israeli sway as tensions escalates. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked the United States after indirect nuclear talks in Oman, accusing Washington of sitting at "the same table" as Israel and Arab partners who no longer fully back its regional strategy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urged US officials to "act independently" of Israeli pressure, branding Israel a spoiler that opposes any diplomatic track leading to de-escalation in West Asia. His remarks came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington, vowing to push Trump to harden any deal by adding strict limits on Iran's ballistic missiles and its support for regional alli…

____ (2026-02-11). Trump says he insisted to Netanyahu that US negotiations with Iran continue. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump said he insisted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their White House meeting Wednesday that negotiations with Iran continue as the United States pushes for a nuclear deal with Tehran. "It was a very good meeting, the tremendous relationship between our two Countries continues." Trump said in a social media post. "There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated."

A A (2026-02-11). Does Netanyahu's upcoming visit with Trump signal a U.S. attack on Iran? strategic-culture.su Pressure is building on Donald Trump to attack Iran. Besides the US carrier strike group that is positioned in the Arabian Sea south of Iran, the US is marshaling a significant number of air assets — primarily F-35s — in the region. More worrisome is that Israel's Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu, moved his trip to the US up by one week…

Zvi Bar'el (2026-02-11). This is what Trump can demand from Netanyahu in exchange for removing the Iranian threat. haaretz.com Trump has already flexed his muscles to the point of bursting. Aircraft carriers can't come home empty-handed. And Netanyahu is threatening that even without America, Israel will go to war on its own. So what should Trump demand from Israel in return?

United World International (2026-02-11). What Are the Geopolitical Consequences of the Severe Weakening or Complete Defeat of Iran? unitedworldint.com In today's Middle East, security is an indivisible commodity. By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran Strategic analysts know well that the collapse or severe weakening of a key actor in an unstable region such as the Middle East never leads to …

ecns.cn (2026-02-11). Violence erupts at opposition protest in Albanian capital. ecns.cn Clashes broke out late Tuesday during an opposition demonstration in front of the Albanian parliament in Tirana, according to local media reports.Thousands gathered in the capital's center to protest alleged government corruption and to call for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku."ÄÄ"ÄÄSome protesters threw Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and other incendiary items, resulting in bursts of flame and smoke, Albanian Daily News reported.

newarab (2026-02-11). Why Egypt has become a key mediator amid US-Iran tensions. newarab.com With talks over Iran's nuclear programme unresolved and military mobilisation gathering pace, Egypt has stepped up its international and regional In recent days, Egyptian Foreign Minister

eng.belta.by (2026-02-11). Lukashenko: Iran's resilience on world stage commands respect. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and the Iranian people as the country celebrates the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

____ (2026-02-11). Trump says 'nothing definitive' reached after meeting with Netanyahu. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Donald Trump ‚Äåsaid nothing definitive was decided during his "very good" ‚Äåmeeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday but that ‚Äånegotiations with Iran toward ‚Äåa deal would continue.

Sana Khan (2026-02-11). Netanyahu to Press Trump on Broader Iran Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, with Iran diplomacy expected to dominate discussions. The meeting comes amid renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and heightened tensions across the Middle East. This will be Netanyahu's seventh meeting with Trump since the president returned to office nearly 13 …

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