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Qatar says the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran require additional time to achieve progress, according to a statement from a Qatari official. The Gulf state has been acting as a mediator in the talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a ‘planned attack’ on Iran, citing ongoing serious negotiations. The decision comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations, with military and diplomatic moves intertwined.
President Donald Trump has postponed a potential military strike against Iran after intervention from Gulf states. The decision, made amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, offers hope for diplomacy. Specific next steps from Washington remain unclear.
US President Donald Trump has again threatened Iran with military action, urging Tehran to concede quickly or face destruction, as peace talks remain at an impasse. The warning came via a Truth Social post on May 18, and follows a series of similar threats from Trump since the conflict began on February 28. Iran has dismissed the demands as unrealistic and accused the US of seeking concessions it failed to win through war.
Military tensions between the US and Iran at the Strait of Hormuz are escalating, threatening global energy security. The strategic waterway handles about 20% of the world's crude oil and LNG, disrupting shipping and risking higher oil prices. The international community urges restraint and dialogue to avoid a major conflict.
Iran says US President Donald Trump signaled readiness for new negotiations to end the war, while a stalemate over Tehran's nuclear program persists. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Israel agreed to extend the fragile ceasefire by 45 days. The developments come on day 78 of the Iran war, with ongoing violence in southern Lebanon and diplomatic maneuvers involving China and the UAE.
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged an Iraqi national accused of being a high-ranking commander of the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah. The suspect allegedly orchestrated at least 18 attacks targeting the US, Canada, and Europe. He faces life in prison if convicted.
A senior Iranian commander has warned that any US-launched war against Tehran would end in a historic defeat for Washington. The statement was made amid escalating tensions between the two nations. The commander also stressed Iran's readiness to respond to any military action.
President Donald Trump has backed 40-year-old banking executive Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq's new prime minister, demanding concrete steps to curb Iran-linked militias—a move seen as a Washington victory against Tehran-aligned factions. The U.S. applied heavy pressure, including suspending cash transfers from Iraqi oil revenues, to block former premier Nouri al-Maliki and secure al-Zaidi's nomination.
