Art of the deal!? Trump gets suckered into easing US sanctions on Russian diesel imports. It's a desperate attempt to lower gas prices leading into the midterms. Trump likely hopes it will buy him some goodwill with Putin and lead to more favorable conditions with his Iran negotiations.
Iran Negotiations
by @bluetrends.bsky.social
Diplomatic talks and negotiations involving Iran: JCPOA/nuclear talks, US–Iran diplomacy, sanctions discussions, Tehran negotiations, and related diplomatic developments. Create your own feed with https://bluefacts.app/feed-builder
NEW: Pentagon raises US Iran war death toll to 21 after Hegseth denial Two noncombat deaths were added, and 865 troops are listed as wounded. 🟣🗞️ #Pentagon #Iran #USMilitary #Hegseth #Casualties
Pleased to see my latest paper published in Alternatives (SAGE). I examine the March 2026 US–Iran conflict through Baudrillard's concept of hyperreality, asking how political leaders can declare victory while hostilities continue. doi.org/10.1177/0304... #AcademicSky
France: the radio interviews, TEFAL/PFAS scandal, and 3,000 appointed teachers.\nContext: weather updates, chemical replacements, and US-Iran dialogue. Source: https://www.audiovisione.com/2026/10/09/un-volo-di-cinquantanni-federico-lolandese-volante-si-racconta-a-fm-world/
Russia can't end #USIran war. In my book, I show how it draws Iran into #nuclear talks when #USRussian interests align. When they don't, it is harder for Washington to assert its demands with Moscow-Tehran. Russian interests don't always align with Iran's either. www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/p...
📰 Fox News Trump says end of US-Iran war is near after claiming major nuclear victory ⟶ Fox News | headline in context
“During the week from September 28 to October 5, at least 12 attacks on oil and liquefied natural gas tankers were recorded in the area around the Strait of Hormuz. This was the highest number of attacks in a single week since the US-Iran war began on February 28.” tinyurl.com/m79atyce
Exile networks rattle Tehran as domestic dissent stirs. Evidence: political anger, organized opposition, regime fear #Iran #Geopolitics
📰 Fox News Nearly a dozen crude oil tankers hit with strikes along key shipping route as US, Iran trade sinking ships ⟶ Fox News | headline in context
13 killed at Fort Hood; US wants public execution Original report by The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/09/fort-hood-public-execution-us-iran Imagery: Photo: U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain — Public domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pete_Hegseth_Offic
“During the week from September 28 to October 5, at least 12 attacks on oil and liquefied natural gas tankers were recorded in the area around the Strait of Hormuz. This was the highest number of attacks in a single week since the US-Iran war began on February 28.” tinyurl.com/m79atyce