US, Iran may resume talks next week
The parties are reportedly working on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding
Iran and the US
Tehran and Washington agree on easing Iran naval blockade - report
Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to ease the naval blockade of Iran in exchange for a gradual resumption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV channel reported, citing Pakistani sources.
US stands ready to continue using force against Iran
Washington plans to continue using force against Tehran until Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States, according to the U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy released by the White House.
US allows BP to work with Russian and Iranian companies in Azerbaijan
The United States extended a license allowing BP Plc to use a workaround to handle payments involving sanctioned Iranian and Russian partners in a major gas project in Azerbaijan.
Iran may respond to US proposal today - CNN
Iran is expected to hand over its reply to mediators about the U.S. proposal to end the conflict on Thursday, CNN reported, citing a regional source.
Iran urges UN members against adopting US resolution on Hormuz Strait
Iran has called on all UN member states to base their actions on fairness, urging them not to support the U.S. draft resolution on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council.
Trump says US had very good talks with Iran in past 24 hours
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
Iran damages 228 US military facilities in Middle East - report
Iran has damaged or destroyed at least 228 U.S. military facilities in the Middle East, and U.S. authorities are not openly acknowledging the true scale of the damage, The Washington Post reported.
IRGC names condition for safe passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz
Iran will ensure safe and stable passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz once it neutralizes the threat posed by the United States and Israel, according to the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran wants only fair and comprehensive agreement with US - Araghchi
Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the United States on ending the war in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said at the meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.
US aims to agree on memorandum of understanding with Iran
The United States expects to reach agreement with Iran on a memorandum of understanding, U.S. Secretary of State and Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Marco Rubio said.
US submits draft UNSC resolution on Strait of Hormuz navigation
The United States has submitted to the UN Security Council a draft resolution on protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, under the pretext of combating an alleged threat emanating from Iran.
US trying to contact Iran via multiple intermediaries - report
The United States has stepped up its efforts to establish contact with Iran, using a number of third countries as intermediaries, not just Pakistan, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing a source.
US pauses Project Freedom following Operation Epic Fury
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused the U.S. military’s “Project Freedom” operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, due to “great progress” being made towards a “complete and final agreement with the representatives of Iran”.
Iraq offers Iran mediation in negotiations with the US
Tehran's response to this offer is yet unknown
US notified Iran in advance of operation in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump previously announced a military operation, "Project Freedom," aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warns navigation in Strait of Hormuz under threat due to US actions
Safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is under threat due to the US’ and its allies’ violation of the ceasefire and the introduction of a maritime blockade of Iran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.
Russian Consulate General in Isfahan resuming work
The Russian Consulate General in the Iranian city of Isfahan will resume its work from May 6, the diplomatic mission said in a statement on its Telegram channel.
Iran's enriched uranium probably can no longer be used - Trump
Iran's enriched uranium reserves are no longer of great value and are probably unusable, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
US closer to resuming 'major combat operations' with Iran - report
The U.S. is edging closer to restarting major combat operations against Iran, senior officials said, with the final decision resting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Tehran’s new leadership.
