US expands negotiating team for contacts with Iran
The U.S. administration added a new member to its Iran negotiating team amid stalled talks with Tehran, U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney said.
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US to close center monitoring Israel-Hamas ceasefire
A U.S. military-run body near Gaza monitoring the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boosting aid flows to besieged Palestinians is set to be shut by the Trump administration, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Iran softens conditions for resuming peace talks with US- report
Iran has handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks to end a standoff, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump to Congress: war against Iran is over
US President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a law meant to limit the unauthorized use of military force.
Trump and Netanyahu coordinate actions against Lebanon and Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli security cabinet met at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv to discuss Lebanon and Iran, according to Kan, Israel’s public broadcaster.
Trump urges Netanyahu to only carry out 'surgical' strikes in Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should only take "surgical" military action in Lebanon and avoid a full resumption of the war, Axios reported.
Middle Eastern states may form new Strait of Hormuz coalition
The U.S. administration has approached other countries with a proposal to join a new international coalition to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Trump to discuss preparations for new strike on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said the decision on whether to launch new strikes against Iran depends on how negotiations between Washington and Tehran proceed.
Washington extends license to sell Lukoil foreign assets
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a license for transactions for the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets until May 30, 2026, according to a statement by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
US prepares plan for short, powerful wave of strikes against Iran - report
The United States has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes against Iran in hopes of breaking out of the deadlock in negotiations, Axios reported, citing sources.
Putin holds frank and businesslike call with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a "frank and businesslike" phone conversation with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, Russian Presidential Aide for International Affairs Yury Ushakov said.
Trump discusses consequences of Iran war with oil executives
U.S. President Donald Trump and his top officials met with oil and gas executives including Chevron CEO Mike Wirth at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the energy fallout of the Iran war and other topics, Axios reported.
Trump instructs to prepare for prolonged blockade of Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare a plan for a prolonged blockade of Iran by preventing vessels, including oil tankers, from leaving Iranian ports, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Trump urges Iran to sign nuclear deal with US soon
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post on Wednesday morning, saying the country “better get smart soon!”
Democrats may sue Trump over Iran war
U.S. lawmakers from the Democratic party are exploring a possible lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump if he continues the Iran military operation after May 1 without congressional approval, Time has reported.
Trump sceptical about Iran's proposal for talks
U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his national security team reacted sceptically to Iran’s three-stage plan for negotiations, and Washington will present a counterproposal in the coming days.
US sees no prospects in talks with Iran - Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed what he believes to be that largest impediment to coming to an agreement with Iran in an interview with Fox News.
US believes Khamenei is alive - Rubio
The U.S. administration believes that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News.
US offers Iran talks - Araghchi
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Washington has approached Tehran with an offer to re-engage in negotiations.
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
Iran has given the United States a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program at a later stage, the Axios news website reported, citing sources.
