The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.

Bangkok Post · May 29

JD Vance Says U.S. And Iran Are 'Very Close' To a Deal: 'We've Made a Lot Of Progress Here'

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran are "very close" to reaching an an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program.

International Business Times · May 29

'Very close': JD Vance says US nears agreement on Strait of Hormuz, Iran nuclear setback

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is "very close" to achieving a broader strategic agreement in West Asia, asserting that recent US actions will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, weaken Iran's conventional military capabilities, and position the United States to significantly delay Tehran's nuclear programme.

The Economic Times · May 29

Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies

US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential deal

The Guardian - UK · May 28

U.S. And Iran Reportedly Reach Deal On Memorandum Of Understanding But Still Needs Trump's Approval

The U.S. and Iran reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 28

West Asia War: US-Iran draft 60 day-truce extension, all eyes on Trump nod, says US official; Tehran denies claims

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is reportedly extended for 60 days. Formal talks on Tehran's nuclear program are set to begin. The proposed deal aims to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran commits to not pursuing nuclear weapons. Discussions will cover uranium stockpiles and…

The Economic Times · 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 Times of India · May 28

US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks

The US and Iran accused each other of breaching a fragile ceasefire after fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, marking the worst flare-up since the truce began in April. Iran said it fired at unauthorised ships and targeted a US-linked airbase after strikes near Bandar Abbas, while US forces…

The Economic Times · May 28

US and Iranian strikes the most serious since truce began

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Hopes for peace deal fade as US and Iran exchange fire again

US forces targeted Iranian drones near Bandar Abbas as the IRGC claimed it struck back at a US airbase, while Washington sanctioned Tehran's Hormuz toll authority and both sides published contradictory accounts of a possible deal.

Euronews · May 28