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Capital News
… There can be no mistakes!” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei earlier told state television that US and Iranian positions had been converging in the last week, but warned that did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues and accused the Americans of “cont …
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace dealThe Standard
… We'd prefer to have a good agreement," he said.But in Tehran, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei poured cold water on hopes for a quick final settlement. …
Iran warns deal with US not yet close, despite some progressCapital News
… Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei earlier told state television that US and Iranian positions had been converging in the last week, but warned that did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues and accused the Americans of “contradictory statements”. …
Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’, Strait of Hormuz reopening plannedCitizen Digital
… Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei noted what he called "a trend towards rapprochement," but said "it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues." "Our intention was first to draft a memorandum of underst …
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening straitCitizen Digital
… Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei noted what he called "a trend towards rapprochement" but said "it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues". …
Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthroughThe Standard
… Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei earlier noted "a trend towards rapprochement" with Washington but said "it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues." Stay informed. …
US, Iran seek to finalise 'largely negotiated' deal to end warCitizen Digital
… tainer: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); He said a deal could come "very quickly" or "in a few days," but warned Tehran would have to provide "100 percent good answers." Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei …
Iran weighs US offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'Citizen Digital
… Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Friday that the proposal was still "under review", according to ISNA. …
US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balanceThe Standard
… He doubled down on that stance after Thursday's clash, posting on his Truth Social platform: "We'll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don't get their Deal signed, FAST!" he said.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehr …
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truceCitizen Digital
… Tehran continues to review elements of a US proposal. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei …
Iran's top negotiator says US aiming to force Tehran's 'surrender'Oil prices have fallen sharply as hopes rise of a deal to end the US-Israel war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen; Brent crude fell 5.5% to $97.90 a barrel and US crude fell 5.9% to $90.93, while Asian stock markets rose.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Oil prices have fallen sharply as hopes rise of a deal to end the US-Israel war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen; Brent crude fell 5.5% to $97.90 a barrel and US crude fell 5.9% to $90.93, while Asian stock markets rose.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Iran's foreign ministry warned Monday that while some progress has been made, a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war remains not yet close, contradicting optimistic signals from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who suggested an agreement could be reached within the day. US and Iranian forces have observed a ceasefire since April 8, with Pakistan's Prime Minister mediating negotiations and discussions focused on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain to be announced. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said positions had been converging but cautioned that key issues remained unresolved and accused the US of "contradictory statements".
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and is subject to finalization, saying it will include opening the Strait of Hormuz and involving Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iranian officials separately reported that gaps remain between the parties.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The United States and Iran are moving to finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war, with President Trump saying a proposal including opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated" though still subject to finalization. The two sides plan to address Iran's nuclear program after an initial pact is reached.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran said it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, while President Trump described negotiations as on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes, warning the window for diplomacy could close quickly.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following renewed US naval clashes with Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, Iran questioned American diplomatic credibility on Saturday. US President Trump had anticipated Iran's response to a ceasefire extension proposal "supposedly tonight," but Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cited US violations of the ceasefire and questioned the reliability of American leadership in talks mediated by Pakistan.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran initiated April 8 remained in effect despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US strikes on Iranian military targets in response. The UAE reported its air defences were engaging Iranian missile and drone attacks, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce by attacking ships.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Washington is seeking Tehran's surrender through a naval blockade, economic pressure, and media manipulation. Iran's foreign ministry said it would convey its position to Pakistan after finalizing its views on a US proposal.
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 →