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… y're about to be hit." Meanwhile, Iran said Saturday that it was finalizing a 14-point "framework agreement" for a deal with the US, but signalled that major gaps still remain.The US president struck a less upbeat tone in another Saturday morning interview with news website Axios …
Trump says US, Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreementCapital News
… w our heads before the enemy, and if talk of dialogue or negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender or retreat.” Trump posted on Truth Social: “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” US news outlet Axios …
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’Capital News
… US news outlet Axios reported that the White House believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran, which could set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations. …
Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be ‘over quickly’Citizen Digital
… Washington believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, US news outlet Axios reported, citing two US officials. …
Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopesCitizen Digital
… Washington is now confident that it is close to reaching a deal with Iran to reopen the crucial waterway and halt the conflict, US news outlet Axios reported Wednesday, citing two US officials. …
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace dealCitizen Digital
… Impossible operation US news website Axios, citing two sources briefed on the proposal, reported that Iran set "a one-month deadline for negotiations on a deal to reopen the strait," dissolve the US naval blockade and end the war. …
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz shipsCitizen Digital
… Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told diplomats in Tehran "the ball is in the United States' court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach." Iran, he said, was "prepared for both paths." - 'Hypocritical' - US news site Axios repo …
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposalCitizen Digital
… But the news site Axios reported that US envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this week had submitted amendments to a previous proposal seeking to reinject the issue of Tehran's nuclear programme into the negotiations. …
Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposalThe Standard
… The White House has declined to provide details on the latest Iranian proposal, but news site Axios reported that US envoy Steve Witkoff had submitted amendments putting Tehran's nuclear programme back on the negotiating table.The changes reportedly include demands that Iran not …
Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'Capital News
… US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iran to try to break the deadlock in negotiations with Tehran, news site Axios reported. …
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran optionsThe United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, signaling the end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. An official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, signaling the end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. An official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite a US-announced agreement to halt fighting ahead of US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon. Israel's deepening offensive in Lebanon, including heavy bombardment and ground invasion, has threatened to undermine a wider Middle East ceasefire involving the United States and Iran.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will not approve any agreement with the United States unless the rights of the Iranian people are upheld. Iran views sanction relief and the release of frozen assets as key rights to be ensured under any deal.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump has requested changes to a proposed deal to end the Middle East war, toughening several terms and sending a new framework back to Iran for consideration. The adjustments, which reportedly include Trump's concerns about Iran's nuclear material, could extend negotiations by days before a final decision.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, though they remain cautious about ending the war in the Middle East. US President Trump said the sides were "getting a lot closer" to a deal and that chances were "a solid 50/50," while Iran said gaps remain and it was finalising a 14-point framework.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump told CBS that the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to an agreement to end the Middle East war, but warned of severe consequences if no deal is reached. Iran said it was finalizing a 14-point framework agreement, though Trump told Axios he assessed a "solid 50/50" chance of a deal being struck.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war, which included an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks on Iran. Israeli PM Netanyahu said Iran's uranium enrichment sites must be dismantled before the war can end.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump has predicted the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and said most people understand his goal of ending Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran is considering a US proposal, which Axios reports includes a 14-point memorandum of understanding that could set a framework for nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
World oil prices dived on Wednesday and stock markets rallied after Washington reportedly moved closer to an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict. Brent North Sea crude dropped below $100 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate fell more than 12 percent before paring losses, while European equities gained as optimism about global energy markets drove a broad risk-on move.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with resumed bombing at increased intensity if it does not agree to a peace deal, after halting his "Project Freedom" campaign in the Strait of Hormuz with hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran warned Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump announced the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway under "Project Freedom," a humanitarian operation.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said he will review Iran's 14-point peace proposal but cast doubt on its prospects, saying Iran has not "paid a big enough price" for its actions over 47 years. The proposal, submitted to mediator Pakistan, includes ending the conflict on all fronts and establishing a new framework for the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire that took effect on April 8.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, citing "tremendous discord" within Iran's leadership as the reason for stalled peace talks. Trump said the options ahead were either to make a deal or to attack Iran, adding he would prefer not to take military action "on a human basis."
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A senior Iranian military officer said Saturday that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was "likely", hours after President Trump said he was "not satisfied" with Iran's new negotiating proposal. The conflict, which began in late February, has been on hold since April 8.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Brent crude rose to more than $126 a barrel after a report that the US military plans to brief President Trump on potential military action in Iran, with energy prices climbing as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. About 20% of the world's oil and LNG usually passes through the strait.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
According to a Pew Research Center survey published in April 2026, positive sentiment toward China has risen to roughly 27 percent from its 2023 low, and the share describing China as an "enemy" has declined. This marks a third consecutive year of improvement in Americans' views of China, though a majority still hold unfavorable views.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →