Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says  Reuters

What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?

Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

By David E. Sanger

US Insists Talks Ongoing Even as Iran Rejects Trump Outreach - Bloomberg.com

US Insists Talks Ongoing Even as Iran Rejects Trump Outreach  Bloomberg.com

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s U-Turn on Iran - WSJ

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s U-Turn on Iran  WSJ

Congress must not give Trump a blank cheque for the Iran war

Fulfilling the Pentagon’s request would allow the US to prolong and escalate the conflict indefinitely

Donald Trump says US is currently negotiating with Iran

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that negotiations between the United States and Iran had begun. Several Iranian officials denied these claims.

Australia politics live: Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf states at UN debate

Australia co-sponsored resolution affirming support for sovereignty and security of Gulf states. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia has condemned Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, joining with many other like-minded nations at an urgent debate at the United Nations. The UN urgent debate focused on a resolution brought by a group of countries to discuss Iran’s “recent military aggression launched by Iran again...

By Martin Farrer

Thousands of U.S. troops deploy to Middle East. And, the latest on DHS funding talks

The U.S. is sending thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East. And, congressional Republicans present Democrats with a new deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Chinese President Xi Jinping will also visit US at a later date.

Iranian missiles could have hit DC from Venezuela before Trump move, Burgum warns

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed that Iran could have hit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities through proxies in Venezuela had the Trump administration not intervened.

The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse - CNN

The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse  CNN

Europe risks fuel shortages next month, says Shell boss — as it happened - The Times

Europe risks fuel shortages next month, says Shell boss — as it happened  The Times

White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues own demands as strikes land across the Middle East

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport. Iran’s defiance came as Israel launched air strikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Iranian state television’s English-language broadcaster quoted an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire propos...

By Associated Press

Iran war: Tehran sets own terms to end war, rejects US plan

Tehran has set out its conditions to end the war in response to a 15-point proposal from the US, state media reported. DW has the latest.

Israel 'concerned Trump could decide to end war unilaterally as soon as Saturday'

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky says that there's "genuine concern from the Israeli government that Donald Trump could unilaterally decide an end to this war as soon as Saturday".

By FRANCE24

Iran war volatility is pushing retail investors to sell stocks, but they aren’t leaving the market entirely

Retail investors are gaining exposure to the market beyond single stocks.

By Gordon Gottsegen

Nancy Mace storms out of hearing and says ‘war machine’ is trying to put boots on the ground in Iran

The South Carolina Republican took to social media to rage against President Donald Trump’s war against Iran

By Rachel Dobkin

Iran rejects Trump’s 15-point proposal to end the war

The mediating countries are trying to arrange a meeting between the two adversaries and warn that it may be the last chance to prevent a more bitter escalation

By Macarena Vidal Liy

Gas Prices Almost $4 Per Gallon—Crude Inches Up Again - Forbes

Gas Prices Almost $4 Per Gallon—Crude Inches Up Again  Forbes

Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says

‘Trump will not dictate end of war’: Iran dismisses US' 15-point de-escalation proposal, counters with its own 5 demands

Iran has rejected a US peace proposal, stating it will end the conflict only on its own terms and timeline. Tehran demands a halt to attacks, guarantees against future wars, war damage compensation, an end to regional hostilities, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

By TOI World Desk

Trump to hit Iran harder if Tehran does not accept defeat, White House says - The Straits Times

Trump to hit Iran harder if Tehran does not accept defeat, White House says  The Straits Times

Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip from May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war

‘Not a dalaal nation like Pakistan’: Jaishankar counters Oppn's ‘silence’ charge on US-Iran mediation

S Jaishankar added that there was “nothing new” about Pakistan’s role, the country has been “used” by the US since 1981.

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

Iran reviewing US peace proposal but denies negotiation is taking place

The White House has declined to disclose specifics of its proposal and threatened to escalate its strikes.

"We Do Not Intend To Negotiate": Iran Rules Out Talks With US

Iran state television Press TV cited an unidentified official as saying Tehran had "responded negatively" to the plan and that the war would only end on Tehran's terms.

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkiye or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkiye could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing to consider diplomatic proposals, despite having denied in public that it would negotiate with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The Iranian source di...

By none@none.com (Reuters | News Desk)

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkey or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkey could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing […]

What recent Baku–Tehran tensions reveal about Iranian Azerbaijan

Tehran is cautious of alienating its largest ethnic minority, leaving Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in crisis mode.

By Nigar Hasanova

Israel says it struck naval missile site in Tehran

Follow live developments as the conflict in the Middle East continues and as US President Donald Trump said the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to the war, with reports of ⁠a 15-point plan sent to Tehran

‘No one like us will make a deal with you’ – Iran rejects Trump's talk of negotiation; petrol and diesel prices should start to drop in Ireland from today

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Oil prices slip, stocks rally as Washington, Tehran bicker over talks

Oil prices fell and global stocks rose as analyst Jack Ablin said investors were "really just latching on to any promising news right now."

Fears of another ‘forever war’ grow as Iran conflict raises familiar risks: WSJ

Italy condemns Iran’s attacks against the Gulf countries and Jordan

(ANSA) - GINEVRA, 25 MAR - Italy today condemned Iran’s “unjustified military attacks” against countries in the region, particularly against civilian targets and infrastructure, expressing “grave concern over the serious impact of the military escalation on the civilian population and human rights.” In a statement delivered in Geneva during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, on the occasion of the urgent debate “to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Repu...

By ANSA

Trump’s maximal war gains have yielded mixed results - The Observer

Trump’s maximal war gains have yielded mixed results  The Observer

Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?

The pattern of Trump responding to alarming economic developments during the war mirrors his approach to his ‘liberation day’ tariffs.

Russia 'Deeply Outraged' by Reported Strike on Iran Nuclear Plant Site

A projectile landed inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant's compound late Tuesday but caused no damage, Iran's atomic energy organization said, accusing the United States and Israel of attacking the facility.

Trump’s headwear psychoanalysed, ICE agents at airports, and Iran oil sanctions - SWI swissinfo.ch

Trump’s headwear psychoanalysed, ICE agents at airports, and Iran oil sanctions  SWI swissinfo.ch

Oil trading spike minutes before post by Trump raises questions

LONDON - Traders bet half a billion dollars on the ‌price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure that sent the market plunging, exchange data and Reuters calculations show.

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks - Gulf News

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks  Gulf News

Israel hits Iran as Trump talks to ‘the right people’ about peace - News24

Israel hits Iran as Trump talks to ‘the right people’ about peace  News24

Iran still weighing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says

Delay in officially replying to US' proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports

By Reuters

UN rights chief urges states to end extremely dangerous Iran conflict - Arab News

UN rights chief urges states to end extremely dangerous Iran conflict  Arab News

No longer a bystander: Pakistan steps up to broker US-Iran peace

For years, Pakistan has been a country the world talked about rather than one it talked to. Terrorism, economic fragility, civil-military tensions. The narrative was familiar and I...

China Signals Strong Support For Pakistani Offer To Host US-Iran Peace Talks

China Signals Strong Support For Pakistani Offer To Host US-Iran Peace Talks China has made clear that it condemns the US-Israeli attack on Iran, saying the war should have never started, but is now signaling strong support to Pakistani-mediated efforts at finding peace. Beijing has commented on the Pakistani offer to host US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian telling reporters in Beijing: "Ceasefire and peace talks are more impo...

By Tyler Durden

US-Iran 'broader talks' expected in Islamabad this weekend, says IAEA chief - Geo News

US-Iran 'broader talks' expected in Islamabad this weekend, says IAEA chief  Geo News

Iran War: Mainstream Media Starting to Acknowledge Potential Iran Victory as Trump Flails About, Readying Ground Assault; EU Reversal on Russia Oil Sanctions, Emergency Actions in Asia, Even China, Shows Accelerating Economic Damage;

Today's Iran war update: the current reduction in temperatures does not mean a resolution of the war or damage to the global economy is nigh.

By Yves Smith

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media - The Daily Star

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media  The Daily Star

US says Iran talks continue, will ‘unleash hell’ if no deal

The White House confirms US-Iran talks are ongoing despite reports of rejection, warning President Trump is prepared to ‘unleash hell’ if no deal is made. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-says-iran-talks-continue-will-unleash-hell-if-no-deal/

By Punch Newspapers

We don’t intend to negotiate with US – Iran’s foreign minister

On Wednesday, the White House threatened to "unleash hell" on Iran if it did not negotiate a peace deal with the US. The post We don’t intend to negotiate with US – Iran’s foreign minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Sky News: Trump’s “favorite field marshal” from Pakistan who has taken on a mediator role between the US and Iran – Who is Asim Munir

Pakistan maintains direct contact with both Washington and Tehran, and has been described as Iran’s least hostile neighbor The post Sky News: Trump’s “favorite field marshal” from Pakistan who has taken on a mediator role between the US and Iran – Who is Asim Munir appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Trump eyes Iran deal, but no end in sight for Israel war in Lebanon - Naharnet

Trump eyes Iran deal, but no end in sight for Israel war in Lebanon  Naharnet

Morocco Condemns Iran Attacks on Gulf States at UN Human Rights Council

Morocco on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as “heinous attacks” carried out by Iran against several Arab countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. The post Morocco Condemns Iran Attacks on Gulf States at UN Human Rights Council appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Iran stops pak-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran stops pak-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation - Kuwait Times

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation  Kuwait Times

Iran has given us "a very big gift," Trump says. - seneweb.com

Iran has given us "a very big gift," Trump says.  seneweb.com