The Latest Breaking News from Iran

White House calls Iran's draft deal report a 'complete fabrication' as both sides inch toward Hormuz framework

The White House has strongly refuted claims by Iranian state television regarding a draft ceasefire deal with the US. Iranian media had reported on a memorandum of understanding involving US troop withdrawal and lifting naval blockades. In exchange, Iran was said to agree to restore transit through the Strait of…

The Economic Times · May 27

Iran peace deal in chaos as White House rejects Tehran’s report of draft as ‘complete fabrication’

White House says Iran’s state TV report of agreement is ‘not true’

The Independent UK · May 27

Mediation, debt and disorder: Can Pakistan keep balancing China, America and its own crises?

Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to…

The Times of India · May 27

Republican senator slips up on air and says ‘President Trump’s regime’

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The Independent UK · May 27

Trump’s board of peace is flailing – just like the president

ANALYSIS: A pattern is emerging where, amid glittering ceremonies and bombastic press conferences, Trump tries to take centre stage in the resolution of crises he has either supported or even initiated, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · May 27

Is US military running out of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, THAAD interceptors after using advanced weapons in Iran war? Analysis reveals shocking findings

Washington think tank analysis factors in the Republican Trump administration's historic defense budget proposal of $1.5 trillion for 2027.

The Economic Times · May 27

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are cautiously optimistic about avoiding war with the US but remain vigilant against potential threats. With peace talks not moving much on pivotal matters like the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program discussions, the geopolitical climate is tense, though.

The Economic Times · May 27

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

AAP · May 27

'The internet is not connected' — Iran's 88-day blackout begins to lift, but traffic remains under 50%

Internet in Iran is partially restored. But experts aren't ready to celebrate yet, warning that "it's too early" to say that the longest shutdown the country has ever recorded is over.

TechRadar · May 27

Oil Prices Drop On Report That U.S.-Iran Deal Would Reopen Hormuz Strait For Commercial Shipping Within a Month

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday following a report claiming that a deal between the U.S. and Iran would see the reopening of the Hormuz Strait for commercial shipping with a month.

International Business Times · May 27