For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.

The negotiations were shaken by President Donald Trump’s threats of fresh attacks, but Pakistan and Qatar hailed “encouraging progress.”

The president's warning underscores persistent tensions even as Vance said in Switzerland that he hoped the two sides would “turn over a new leaf” in their relationship.

The president's warning underscores persistent tensions even as Vance said in Switzerland that he hoped the two sides would “turn over a new leaf” in their relationship.

As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.