Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talksThe Islamic republic has kept up its attacks on Israel and Gulf nations it accuses as serving as launchpads for US strikes. (Photo: AFP)TEHRAN — Iran launched a new missile salvo across the Middle East on Wednesday, after United States President Donald Trump's signals that he was eager to talk with Tehran steadied global markets. Trump, whose daily statements have swung wildly from threatening to conciliatory, said Washington was "in negotiations right now" with Tehran. Prices at the pump have soared in the US after Trump launched the war with Israel, causing him a political headache. As the US leader mounted his threats if Iran did not agree to his demands, French President Emmanuel Macron demanded Tehran take any talks seriously.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2026 07:02 UTC