Iran and US trade strikes as Kuwait comes under fire The US military says it has struck Iranian air defences, a ground control station and two drones that were threatening ships. AAP · May 31
Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms TEHRAN - Iran's chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights. Bangkok Post · May 31
The Times of India · May 29 'Meeting now to make final determination': Trump on US-Iran draft truce deal; lists conditions for Tehran US President Donald Trump on Friday said a potential deal with Iran was now at the stage of a "final determination", while laying out a detailed list of conditions for Tehran and signalling that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz could soon be lifted.
The Times of India · May 28 Khamenei sidelined? Iran's Supreme leader not involved in US peace talks: Report Questions are mounting over Supreme Leader Khamenei's direct involvement in Iran's ongoing US negotiations, with reports citing "serious ambiguities" about coordination. This uncertainty follows trips by Iranian officials and a reluctance to hold talks in Tehran or Pakistan, fueling speculation about who is directing the diplomatic process amid heightened Gulf…
The Economic Times · May 26 Iran media says negotiators seek $24bn asset release in US deal The report by Tasnim news agency came as a top Iranian delegation was in Qatar, and after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war, which began with US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage
The Economic Times · May 25 What we know and don't know about emerging deal to end Iran war America and Iran are close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are progressing well, with a potential agreement on ending the conflict and allowing global shipping. Iran would give up its enriched uranium stockpile. Sanctions relief and frozen funds would be negotiated.…
Euronews · May 25 Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz blockade A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks.
The Times of India · May 23 US, Iran move closer to 60-day ceasefire extension: What's in the deal The US and Iran are reportedly nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension, with mediators working on an interim deal. This agreement could pave the way for broader talks on Iran's nuclear program and regional security, including the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and phased sanctions relief for Tehran.
The Guardian - US · May 23 Trump to meet with US negotiators to decide on Iran’s ceasefire proposal US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anew
Bangkok Post · May 23 Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.
France 24 · May 23 Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned".
The Economic Times · May 22 US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement. Beijing did however, announce that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel on Saturday to China, which has also been…