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Washington ExaminerTrump: No Iranian Sanctions Relief Before Deal, But Open to Talks if Tehran Complies
President Donald Trump said any release of frozen Iranian assets or easing of sanctions would occur only after a peace agreement with Tehran. He added that further steps would depend on Iran's conduct following such a deal.
israelnationalnews.comIsrael and Lebanon Agree to Resume Political and Security Talks Week of June 22
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to restart political and security discussions aimed at reaching a comprehensive deal. The planned talks are scheduled for the week of June 22. All parties involved condemned recent regional attacks attributed to Iran.
The Free PressU.S. Sanctions Iran, Maintains Military Posture in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran Continues Nuclear Enrichment
Negotiations between the United States and Iran have continued for weeks after a ceasefire took effect. Both sides have signaled possible progress yet remain divided on core demands.
The HillTrump Urges Netanyahu Against Escalation in Lebanon During Call
President Trump spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and criticized the escalation of military operations in Lebanon. The call also addressed peace talks with Iran.
realitytea.comIran Has Not Informed US It Is Suspending Nuclear Talks, Trump Says in NBC Interview
President Donald Trump stated on June 1 that Washington had received no notification of a halt in talks with Iran and said the United States would maintain its current approach if communications remained quiet.
thehindu.comU.S. Submits Revised Terms for Iran Nuclear Framework
President Trump has sent a tougher draft framework back to Iran after Tehran declined to relinquish nuclear material. Iranian officials said talks continue while rejecting speculation on any final agreement.
New York PostPresident Trump Sends Amended Peace Plan to Iran With Tougher Nuclear Terms
The plan adds specific requirements on Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. A 60-day negotiation window would run during a cease-fire while sanctions relief talks continue.
realitytea.comTrump Weighs 60-Day Ceasefire Extension With Iran as U.S. Officials Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump told Fox News his forces spared Iran's ground forces to avoid chaos, while talks continue on extending the three-month-old ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
naturalnews.comDefense Secretary Says Iran Talks Productive, U.S. Prepared for Military Action
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described recent talks with Iran as productive while noting the U.S. remains ready to use force if needed. President Donald Trump has not yet announced a decision after a Situation Room meeting.
ABC NewsU.S. and Iranian negotiators reach draft agreement during blockade
American and Iranian negotiators have reached a draft agreement. The U.S. blockade of Iran continues while talks proceed.
theyeshivaworld.com (News photo)US Offers Iran Sanctions Relief, Security Guarantees for Nuclear Concessions; Tehran Rejects
President Trump said the U.S. would end its naval blockade of Iranian ports if Iran permanently forgoes nuclear weapons, clears the Strait of Hormuz, and cooperates on enriched uranium removal. Iranian officials rejected any finalized agreement while regional tensions continued.
gamereactor.euTrump Holds Situation Room Meeting on Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump concluded a Situation Room session Friday without approving a proposed extension of the Iran ceasefire. Several issues, including frozen funds and Hormuz access, remain unresolved.
rediff.comPresident Discusses Iran Agreement and Regional Diplomatic Ties
The president stated that additional countries may need to recognize Israel before any agreement with Iran is finalized. The remarks referenced existing diplomatic arrangements between Israel and several Arab states.
abcnews.go.comUS and Iran Outline Mutual Steps in Nuclear Talks
President Trump said Friday he would decide on a potential agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Tehran stated it would judge any deal by U.S. actions rather than words.
thehindu.comU.S. and Iran Near 60-Day Ceasefire Extension Deal
Washington and Tehran are close to a 60-day memorandum of understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran's nuclear program. The framework remains unsigned and several issues are still unresolved.
jns.orgNetanyahu Holds Talks on Lebanon, Iran Deal Reported
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has additional room to maneuver in Lebanon operations because a U.S. president may seek his support for an Iran agreement. The agreement under discussion would not necessarily remove all enriched uranium or missile capabilities from Iran.
realitytea.comRetired general says Trump factors in Iran leadership thinking
A retired U.S. Army officer stated that President Trump remains a consideration for Iranian leaders. He identified internal divisions in Tehran as the main barrier to reaching a peace agreement.
Financial TimesIran Insists on Strait of Hormuz Control, Israeli Vessel Security and Nuclear Damages Compensation in Talks
Iranian conservative lawmakers are pressing negotiators to keep maximalist conditions for any agreement with the United States. Reports indicate possible short-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief.
Atlantic CouncilIran and U.S. Discuss Ceasefire Terms as Strikes Continue
Negotiations between Iran and the United States continue over a potential ceasefire. The proposed framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for economic incentives and later talks on Iran's nuclear stockpile.
csmonitor.comMiddle East States Advance U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Framework
A memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran outlines a 60-day halt to hostilities and renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program. Several Gulf and regional states are mediating the effort while new U.S. strikes continue in southern Iran.
deccanchronicle.comU.S. Strikes Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command conducted self-defense strikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran on Monday. Iran vowed retaliation and warned regional U.S. allies while negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and broader peace talks continued.
The New YorkerU.S. and Iran Near Memorandum to Extend Ceasefire and Lift Hormuz Blockade
The United States and Iran have reached the final stages of a memorandum of understanding to extend the current ceasefire by 30 to 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The framework would lift some U.S. sanctions and unfreeze Iranian assets in exchange for limits on Iran's nu…
pbs.orgU.S. and Iran near agreement on ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz access
Officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, and Egypt discussed mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The talks focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and consolidating a ceasefire.
middleeasteye.netIranian Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Urges Muslim Unity Against U.S. and Israel
Mojtaba Khamenei issued a Hajj message calling for Muslim unity and repeating the slogans “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.” The statement came as U.S.-Iran talks continue over a proposed memorandum of understanding.
citizen.co.zaIran Seeks Release of $24 Billion in Frozen Assets During Qatar Talks
Iranian negotiators in Qatar are pressing for the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of any agreement with the United States. The demand comes amid reported progress in talks and recent ceasefire violations involving U.S. strikes on Iranian missile sites.
Washington ExaminerTrump Demands Iran Surrender or Destroy Enriched Uranium
President Trump stated on Monday that Iran's enriched uranium must be handed over to the United States or destroyed in Iran or another acceptable location under Atomic Energy Commission oversight. The demand comes during ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks that began nearly three month…
channelnewsasia.comU.S. and Iran Advance Talks on Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Issues
Negotiations between the United States and Iran continue in Doha with progress reported on several topics but no agreement imminent. Iran lifted a nationwide internet blackout after nearly 90 days while reports of strikes on vessels near Bandar Abbas emerged.
The HillTrump Proposes Expanding Abraham Accords to Pressure Iran Into Peace Deal
President Trump urged additional Middle East countries to normalize relations with Israel as part of ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. The move aims to extend a regional ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
ecns.cnChinese and Pakistani officials meet in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties
Chinese and Pakistani officials held talks in Beijing on Monday focused on economic, trade and security cooperation. The meeting also addressed regional mediation efforts involving the United States and Iran.
pakistantoday.com.pkReported Deal Would Lift Some Iran Sanctions in Exchange for Nuclear Steps
A social media post described a possible agreement under which Iran would gain access to frozen funds, oil-sale relief, and an end to the Lebanon conflict. In return, Iran would promise future limits on its nuclear program.
upi.comSaudi Crown Prince Said Ready to Recognize Israel if King Approves
The Saudi crown prince told an evangelical leader that he would recognize Israel immediately if not for his father's opposition. The statement was made privately during a conversation reported by Jerusalem Post.
al-monitor.comTrump Says Iran Talks Proceeding Nicely, Calls Abraham Accords Mandatory for Regional Deal
President Trump stated Monday that negotiations with Iran are advancing and that several Muslim-majority nations should join the Abraham Accords as part of any agreement. He posted the remarks on Truth Social after speaking with leaders over the weekend.
dailyalert.orgU.S. and Iran Near Preliminary Deal on Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Limits
President Trump stated that an agreement has largely been negotiated between the U.S., Iran and several Middle Eastern countries. Officials said the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and limit Iran's uranium stockpile, subject to final approvals.
U.S. President Links Iran Deal to Abraham Accords Expansion
The U.S. president stated that six Muslim-majority countries must join the Abraham Accords to participate in any Iran agreement. The demand was issued during a Saturday phone call and repeated in a Monday social-media post.
realitytea.comTrump says Iran deal critics know nothing of potential agreement
President Trump stated on Monday that critics of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement know nothing about the talks. Iranian and U.S. officials described ongoing negotiations over an interim deal that would open the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Al JazeeraXi Jinping Meets Pakistan's Sharif in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Beijing on May 25, 2026, calling the relationship unbreakable and praising Pakistan's mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.
ibtimes.co.ukTrump Says Any Iran Deal Must Be Great or There Will Be None
President Trump stated on Monday that any agreement with Iran will be great and meaningful or there will be no deal. The comments come days after he said an accord had been largely negotiated to end the nearly three-month war.
Washington ExaminerU.S. Iran Negotiations Slowed by Supreme Leader's Isolation
U.S. officials said Sunday that talks with Iran have been delayed because the supreme leader is operating from an undisclosed location reachable only through couriers. The communication lag has extended response times on draft agreement points.
AxiosTrump Urges Arab and Muslim Leaders to Join Abraham Accords After Iran War
President Trump told leaders of eight Arab and Muslim countries on a Saturday call that he wants peace deals with Israel once an agreement ends the Iran war. He said his envoys would follow up in coming weeks.
nationalpost.comHezbollah Deputy Leader Urges Lebanese Government to Resign
Naim Qassem said the Lebanese government should step down if it cannot secure sovereignty. He also advised Beirut to halt talks with the United States.
Nbc NewsTrump Says U.S.-Iran Deal Largely Negotiated, Strait of Hormuz to Reopen
President Trump announced Saturday that a draft peace agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated after calls with regional leaders. The framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the three-month war.
nypost.comIran Agrees to Relinquish Enriched Uranium Stockpile in Deal with U.S.
U.S. officials say Iran has agreed to give up its highly enriched uranium as part of a nuclear agreement with the United States. President Trump announced the deal Saturday and said it would be finalized soon.
nypost.comTrump Says He Has 50-50 Chance of Iran Deal, Will Decide by Sunday
President Trump said Saturday he is weighing a peace agreement with Iran and will decide by May 24 whether to resume strikes. He plans to meet U.S. negotiators and Gulf leaders before making a final call.
pbs.orgU.S. and Iran Report Progress Toward Agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington and Tehran are moving closer to a deal. Iranian officials said any agreement must include a ceasefire in Lebanon.
realitytea.comTrump Says U.S. and Iran Are Getting Closer to Nuclear Deal
President Trump told CBS News negotiators are nearing an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, unfreeze some Iranian assets, and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said additional progress could be announced within days.
thegatewaypundit.comTrump Says He Will Review Latest Iran Draft Agreement With Advisers
President Trump stated he will discuss the latest Iranian draft agreement with advisers and may decide on a response by Sunday. The announcement follows a pause in planned U.S. military action requested by Gulf allies.
Iran Says Talks Will Focus on Ending Regional Conflicts
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that negotiations will prioritize ending conflicts including in Lebanon and will not address nuclear details at this stage. Pakistan’s army chief met Iranian officials in Tehran as part of mediation efforts involving the United States.
jns.orgPakistan and Qatar Send Mediators to Tehran for U.S.-Iran Talks
Pakistani and Qatari delegations met Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday to advance negotiations aimed at extending the ceasefire and reaching a lasting agreement between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump has warned of renewed strikes if Iran does not abandon its nuclear ambit…
upi.comRubio Says No Deal Reached With Iran, Calls Hormuz Tolling System Unacceptable
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations with Iran have not produced an agreement. Rubio also rejected Iranian proposals for a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz.
al-monitor.comUAE Advisor Says 50-50 Chance of U.S.-Iran Deal on Strait of Hormuz
UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash stated there is a 50-50 chance the United States and Iran will reach a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz. The assessment comes as mediated talks continue between the two countries.
thehindubusinessline.comIran President Says Tehran Will Not Back Down in U.S. Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran will not back down in negotiations with the United States. Reports of a draft agreement emerged alongside continued U.S. demands on Iran's nuclear program.
rediff.comU.S. and Iran Reach Draft Ceasefire Agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a draft agreement that calls for an immediate ceasefire across all fronts and the gradual lifting of sanctions in exchange for compliance. Pakistani officials are reportedly brokering the deal.
thehindubusinessline.comPakistan Mediates US-Iran Talks
Pakistani officials arrived in Tehran this week to discuss proposals between the United States and Iran. Negotiations continue over uranium enrichment, shipping routes, and regional security issues.
politico.euU.S. Assurances to Israel on Iran Deal Include Uranium Removal
Reports indicate the United States has told Israel that any agreement with Iran would require removal of enriched uranium. Iranian officials have directed negotiators not to accept terms allowing near-weapons-grade material to leave the country.
The IndependentTrump Says Netanyahu Will Do Whatever He Wants on Iran After Phone Call
President Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will follow his lead on Iran after a lengthy phone call. The U.S. paused planned strikes to allow more time for negotiations while Iran reviews the latest American proposal.
theyeshivaworld.comU.S. Threatens to Revoke Palestinian U.N. Delegation Visas Over Vice President Bid
A State Department cable instructs U.S. diplomats to pressure Palestinian officials to withdraw their candidacy for a U.N. General Assembly vice president role. The cable warns that failure to withdraw could result in visa revocation for the Palestinian delegation.
catholicnewsagency.comU.S. President Halts Planned Bombardment of Iran
The U.S. president said he called off a new bombardment of Iran after Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf allies requested more time for diplomacy. The decision follows consultations with regional partners.
rferl.orgIranian General Issues Statement on US Action
Iran’s Major General Ali Abdollahi stated that Iranian forces are more prepared than before and would respond forcefully to any renewed aggression. President Trump said the United States would accept a diplomatic resolution if its Middle Eastern allies are satisfied with the term…
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Peace Offers After Trump Cancels Planned Strikes
President Trump called off planned military strikes on Iran after receiving requests from Middle East allies. The decision followed an exchange of revised peace proposals between the two countries.
nypost.comNetanyahu Publicized UAE Meeting Despite Emirati Denial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced a March 2026 visit to the United Arab Emirates. The Emirati Foreign Ministry denied the account hours later.