Kelly, Massie say MAGA is splintering The podcast host said Trump has alienated all but his "diehard loyalists" Salon · May 24
Trump says he does not make bad deals, but even Republican hawks doubt that now The US has apparently had to agree to unfreeze billions of Iranian assets for a regime more hardline than before the war The Guardian - UK · May 24
Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Qassem said that Iran, which has provided Hezbollah with funding and weapons for decades, "is on… The Economic Times · May 24
Ted Cruz shreds MAGA influencer defending Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Hush, child!’ The Republican Senator fired off online after an influencer told him, ‘Cool, Ted. No one asked you, bro,’ when he posted on X about his concerns over the deal with Iran The Independent UK · May 24
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they're a ruse for another attack, expert says "The deal in play looks like a win for Iran. But Tehran is not convinced that it is not a dress rehearsal for war now or in 30 days." Fortune · May 24
US and Iran Deal Update: Trump Appears to Secure Iranian Nuclear Pullback in Secret Peace Talks The US and Iran are reportedly close to a peace deal, but discrepancies in their narratives highlight unresolved nuclear issues, casting doubt on the agreement's finalisation. International Business Times UK · May 24
Iran "not seeking nuclear weapons," says President Pezeshkian amid peace talks According to state media Press TV, the President made these remarks during his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Pezeshkian said the Islamic Republic remains open to providing assurances that its nuclear programme is strictly peaceful in nature. The Economic Times · May 24
Trump gives Tehran new warning on nuclear weapons as US and Iran edge towards peace deal US says ‘significant progress’ made towards peace – but Trump stressed on Sunday that Tehran ‘must understand’ it cannot have a nuclear weapon The Independent UK · May 24
Trump goes on bizarre Truth Social posting blitz including picture of Obama in prison and AI image bombing Iranian ships The president has ramped up his posts on Truth Social in recent months, posting over 560 times in April The Independent UK · May 24
'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear programme, instead… France 24 · May 24
We Got This Covered · May 24 Repeated gunshots heard near White House lawn during the president’s meeting to sign a peace deal with Iran Third time's the charm... or not.
AAP · May 24 Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.
The Independent UK · May 24 Trump says US won’t ‘rush into a deal’ and Iran blockade will remain ‘in full force’ IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 24 'Shattered and Weak' Donald Trump 'Fell Asleep' Just Moments After Chilling Iran War Speech — Here's Why Donald Trump appeared to briefly nap during a televised address on Iran, sparking debate over his stamina. A body language expert described him as 'shattered' and 'a little weak.'
Evening Standard · May 24 Trump says he will not rush into deal with Iran as ‘time is on our side’ The US president had previously suggested a deal was close to being finalised.
The Guardian - US · May 24 Republican lawmakers warn of ‘disastrous mistake’ as Trump nears deal with Iran Trump insists US won’t rush talks with Tehran after angry responses from Senate Republicans, including Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham
AAP · May 24 Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
The Economic Times · May 24 Strait of Hormuz to reopen after Muslim Eid holiday ends? Check big updates on U.S.-Iran peace deal Iran-U.S. proposed framework would unfold in three stages: formally ending the war, resolving the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and launching a 30-day window for negotiations on a broader agreement, which can be extended, as per Reuters report.