Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the future of the US-Iran peace process after President Donald Trump announced high-level talks with Tehran in Doha, only for Iran to deny that formal negotiations had been scheduled.

An uptick in clashes between Iranian security forces and Kurdish rebel groups is threatening to open a new front in the Islamic Republic's conflict with the United States and Israel, testing a fragile ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.

The B-52 departures, along with other assets returning home as of late, comes amid tense negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.

The Saudi crown prince pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a ceasefire.

The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warns war with Iran could erupt within 48 hours if missiles are fired at Israel, while U.S. officials say nuclear talks and technical negotiations with Tehran are slated to continue this week in Qatar.

The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused a rift between the US and Saudi Arabia — leaving America to consider possibly reducing its military footprint in the kingdom, officials said.

Trump’s approval rating in NH has hit a new low as a poll finds that two-thirds of Granite Staters think the decision to attack Iran was wrong

Iranian negotiators have left Doha as the Islamic Republic pauses diplomacy ahead of a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Qatar said Wednesday that the discussions through mediators between the US and Iran made “positive progress.