Middle East Ceasefire
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The IndependentIran's Foreign Minister Says Lack of Trust Hinders US Nuclear Talks
Iran's top diplomat said Friday that contradictory messages from Washington have created doubt about U.S. intentions, stalling negotiations to end the conflict. President Trump dismissed Iran's latest proposal as "garbage" while demanding removal of highly enriched uranium.
opindia.comTrump Says US Will Not Fight a War Over Taiwan
President Donald Trump declared the United States will not fight a war over Taiwan, stating he does not want to travel 9,500 miles to engage in conflict with China. The comments come as the administration seeks to extend a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Trump also vo…
upi.comSouth Korea Import Prices Fall 3% in April on Lower Oil Costs
The import price index dropped 2.3 percent on-month in April after surging 18 percent in March, driven by a sharp decline in oil prices following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Export prices rose 7.1 percent on-month and 40.8 percent year-on-year. The Bank of Korea released the prelimina…
nypost.comUAE Struck Iranian Oil Refinery During Trump Cease-Fire, Report Says
The United Arab Emirates conducted retaliatory strikes on an Iranian oil refinery on Lavan Island shortly after President Trump announced a cease-fire on April 8, according to the Wall Street Journal. The strike caused a large fire and is expected to cripple output for months. U.…
india.comTrump Describes US-Iran Ceasefire as On Life Support
President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on life support and described an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as unacceptable. He told reporters Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and is considering reviving Project Freedom to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Ir…
thehindu.comIsrael Conducts Strikes in Southern Lebanon Targeting Hezbollah Sites
The Israel Defense Forces said it struck more than 20 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in southern Lebanon on Sunday. The strikes occurred as talks between Israel, Lebanon and Washington are scheduled for later this week. President Donald Trump separately called Iran's latest res…
New York PostIsraeli Strikes Kill at Least 23 in Lebanon
Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including strikes in southern towns and near Beirut, despite a ceasefire brokered by President Trump that took effect on April 16. The Israeli military said it targeted over 85 Hezbollah sites in response to ro…
winnipegfreepress.comIsraeli Strikes Kill Three in Southern Lebanon; Military Orders Evacuations
Israeli airstrikes killed three people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hitting a vehicle and multiple towns near the border. The Israeli military ordered residents of more than half a dozen villages to evacuate immediately ahead of further expected attacks against Hezbollah. The…
Al JazeeraIsrael Orders Evacuations in Southern Lebanon and Strikes Hezbollah Targets
The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for nine towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Saturday while conducting strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours. The actions followed rocket fire toward Israeli forces. Israeli drone and artillery attacks wer…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Ports at Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island Following Iranian Missile Attack on UAE
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian oil ports on May 7, 2026, two days after Iran launched 15 missiles at UAE Fujairah Port. Officials described the action as self-defense and said it did not end a ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced a pause in Project Freedom…
Japan TimesNikkei 225 Closes Week Near Record High
The Nikkei 225 ended Friday at 62,713.65 after hitting a record 63,091.14 the previous day. U.S. stocks retreated from record highs amid mixed signals on renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks and volatile oil prices. Toyota forecast an abrupt profit drop citing Iran-related factors, send…
cnbc.comIran Proposes Transfer and Dilution of Uranium to US
President Trump on Sunday called Iran's counterproposal to a U.S. plan to extend a fragile ceasefire "totally unacceptable." Iran has offered to transfer part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile to a third country and dilute the rest but rejected dismantling nuclear faciliti…
benzinga.comU.S. Conducts Action in Strait of Hormuz After Iran Closes Waterway
The U.S. military sank six Iranian boats while escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, testing a three-week ceasefire in the ongoing war. Iran fired missiles and drones at the UAE, causing a fire and injuries, as commercial vessels began transiting the vital waterway. Leade…
thehindu.comIran Executes Two Convicted Spies; US Rejects Truce Proposal
President Trump rejected Iran's latest truce proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade. The U.S. issued a sanctions alert to shipping companies for payments to Iran, while Tehran hanged two men convicted of spying for Israel. A senior Irani…
rte.ieIsraeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, including women and a child, according to the Lebanese health ministry, despite an extended ceasefire. Hezbollah reported targeting Israeli forces in response, as fighting continues. Broader diplomatic efforts invo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Holds Talks with Putin in Saint Petersburg
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on April 27, 2026, discussing regional developments and peace efforts. The visit follows Araghchi's trips to Pakistan and Oman amid stalled negotiations with the United States. Putin…
manilatimes.netIran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Lifting US Sanctions, Ending War
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the ongoing war, while postponing nuclear program discussions. The proposal, relayed through Pakistan, comes amid a fragile ceasefire and rising global oil prices. President Donald Trump indic…
naturalnews.comUS-Iran Blockade Standoff Continues with Ceasefire Extension, Naval Leadership Change
The US and Iran remain in a maritime blockade stalemate, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz impossible to reopen due to alleged ceasefire violations. US Navy Secretary John Phelan departed his position amid ongoing tensions, while oil prices rose following Iran's seizure of…
upi.comTrump Sets Short Deadline for Iran to Resolve Internal Divisions and Return to Talks
President Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to unify internally and return to talks. He warned that a temporary ceasefire will end without progress. U.S. officials highlighted deep divisions within Iran between military and civilian leaders.
ecns.cnU.S. and Iran Send Delegations to Islamabad Before Ceasefire Expires
President Trump stated he is unlikely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran beyond Wednesday evening Washington time. Delegations from both sides plan to travel to Islamabad for potential peace talks. The truce, agreed on April 7, has faced strains including accusations of v…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS and Iran Hold Talks in Pakistan; Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations with Iran. The talks aim to extend a fragile ceasefire expiring Wednesday, as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not confirmed pa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsrael and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire Amid Broader US-Iran Talks
Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire agreement following talks in Washington, as announced by U.S. officials. The truce coincides with Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the ceasefire, leading to a drop in oil prices. Negotiations bet…