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middleeasteye.netU.S. and Iran Report Strikes as Officials Say Deal Remains Possible
The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian forces on Monday. Iran reported shooting down a U.S. drone. Officials stated a peace agreement could still be reached.
citizen.co.zaU.S. Intelligence Reports Iran's Supreme Leader Using Couriers for Communications
U.S. officials say Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in an undisclosed location and communicates only through couriers. The arrangement has slowed talks between Iran and the United States.
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump Remains in Washington as Pakistan Mediates Iran Talks
President Trump changed his weekend travel plans and will stay at the White House. A senior Republican senator urged him to strike Iran rather than pursue a diplomatic agreement.
pbs.orgU.S. Secretary of State Says Trump Prefers Diplomatic Path With Cuba
The secretary of state stated Thursday that the administration prefers a negotiated agreement with Cuba but views the likelihood as low. The remarks follow this week's indictment of former President Raúl Castro on terrorism charges.
snopes.comWhite House Says No Decision Made on Iran Uranium Deal
The White House told Fox News that reports of an Iranian supreme leader directive blocking a uranium export agreement are inaccurate. No decision has been reached by either side on the proposed arrangement.
rediff.comCuba Reports No Fuel Oil or Diesel Supplies Available
Cuba's Energy and Mines Minister stated on May 14 that the country has no fuel oil or diesel. Blackouts in Havana now last 20 to 22 hours per day. The minister's comments followed U.S. sanctions and tariffs on oil shipments to Cuba.
rediff.comTrump Says Xi Jinping Agrees on Iran Nuclear Risks
President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping largely agrees with him on the risks of Iran becoming a nuclear power. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will seek an active Chinese role in negotiations to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.…
riotimesonline.comCuba Offered Exile to Two Political Prisoners After U.S. Talks
Cuban state security agents offered imprisoned artists Maykel Castillo Pérez and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara the choice of exile or continued imprisonment days after secret talks with U.S. officials in Havana. The U.S. had given Cuba a two-week deadline to release political priso…
bbc.co.ukWhite House Adds Nick Stewart to Iran Negotiation Team
The White House confirmed the addition of Nick Stewart, a hawkish Iran policy expert, to the team negotiating an end to the U.S.-Iran war. Stewart, previously with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, joins amid stalled talks and ongoing tensions including a U.S. blocka…
fortune.comU.S. Launches Project Freedom; Iran Threatens Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran warned on Monday that it would target American warships and commercial vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without permission, hours after the United States began Project Freedom to guide stranded ships out of the waterway. The initiative follows two months of…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAnalyst Explains US-Iran Conflict Persistence
An analyst stated that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran continues because both sides believe they can outlast the other. According to the analysis, negotiations such as those in Pakistan will not succeed until one side alters this belief. The analyst noted that…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Requests 20-Year Uranium Enrichment Moratorium from Iran in Islamabad Negotiations
The United States requested that Iran accept a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment during talks in Islamabad over the weekend. The proposal was reported by Axios. These negotiations occur amid ongoing discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran's Top Negotiator States Progress in U.S. Negotiations Through Goodwill Initiatives
Iran's top negotiator reported that initiatives demonstrating Iran's goodwill have led to progress in negotiations with the United States. The statement was made via state media. Details on the specific initiatives and negotiation topics were not provided in the report.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Negotiators Plan to Request Release of Detained Americans from Iran in Upcoming Talks
US negotiators intend to ask Iran to release detained American citizens during planned discussions, according to sources briefed on the matter cited by The Washington Post. The talks aim to address broader US-Iran relations amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Details on the specific…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWhite House NEC Director Hassett Comments on Iran-US Talks and US Economic Outlook
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that ongoing talks between the United States and Iran are not meaningless. He indicated that the US is working with Iran toward a potential agreement. Hassett also discussed expectations for US economic growth, i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS and Iranian Peace Proposals Differ Significantly in Ongoing Negotiations
Negotiators are addressing differences between a US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point proposal. The plans vary on key elements of a potential peace agreement. BBC News reported on the challenges in bridging these gaps.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCNN Reports No Formal Written Document Exists for Ceasefire Agreement
CNN has stated that no formal written document appears to exist for a ceasefire agreement. This assessment comes amid ongoing discussions on international conflicts. The lack of a written record raises questions about the agreement's enforcement and terms.
Hamed Malekpour / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)US-Iran Negotiations Focus on Deadline Extension as Trump's Ultimatum Nears
Talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, have shifted to seeking an extension of President Trump's impending deadline rather than finalizing a deal. Iran has conveyed confidence in its position amid ongoing conflict. The White House indicates a response to…