Iran Proposes 14-Point Plan to End Conflict with US

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified in a congressional hearing that the ceasefire pauses or stops the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution. " Two Pakistani officials reported that the country's prime minister, foreign minister, and army chief are advocating for negotiations and direct U.S.-Iran talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed matters with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al Busaidi on Sunday. The U.S. State Department announced expedited arms sales exceeding $8 billion to Middle East allies, including air-defense systems for Kuwait and Qatar, laser-guided rockets for Qatar, the UAE, and Israel, and Patriot missiles for Qatar.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined an emergency justified bypassing Congress for immediate sales.

In early March, the State Department issued an emergency determination for selling 12,000 bombs to Israel. In late March, Rubio declared an emergency for a multibillion-dollar weapons package to the UAE and Kuwait, plus aircraft and munitions support for Jordan.

A Center for Strategic and International Studies report from April stated U.S. Patriot missile stockpiles were depleted by weeks of conflict with Iran.

Iran's parliament is preparing to approve legislation restricting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state TV Press TV. The proposed law bans Israeli vessels permanently and requires ships from hostile nations to pay reparations for permits, as stated by Vice Parliamentary Speaker Ali Nikzad.

The Pentagon announced a withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months. Trump stated in South Florida on Saturday that the U.S. plans to remove more than the initial 5,000 troops from Germany, which hosts Ramstein Air Base, the headquarters for U.S. air forces in Europe.

" German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius described the withdrawal as foreseeable and a sign that Europe needs greater security responsibility.

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes on Saturday despite a ceasefire declaration in Lebanon, according to statements from both sides. The family and foundation of Narges Mohammadi reported she has not received adequate treatment and her condition has not improved since her transfer from prison to hospital. The Iranian rial depreciated further against the U.S. dollar on Sunday.

The war has contributed to doubled jet fuel prices, leading to the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, as reported by multiple outlets including The Verge and Al Jazeera. Spirit Airlines prepared to cease operations without a government bailout, with passengers affected as of Saturday, according to CBS News and ABC News. European air travel faces threats from a jet fuel shortage, per Semafor.

German-U.S. relations are strained, with Al Jazeera English noting a deepening spat between Trump and the German chancellor. Czech Republic President stated in The Hill: "We are not part of the problem." Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned in GB News that "Nato is disintegrating" following the U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany.

No publicly released evidence has documented recent exchanges of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces since the ceasefire extension. The vessels targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have not been publicly identified by the U.S. government. Iran's foreign ministry has not commented on the arms sales to Middle East allies as of May 3, 2026.