Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war - AP News

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war  AP News

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says - Reuters

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says  Reuters

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran deal

Trump said on Saturday that a deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

Gold Gains as Prospects of Iran Deal Temper Inflation Concerns - Bloomberg.com

Gold Gains as Prospects of Iran Deal Temper Inflation Concerns  Bloomberg.com

Oil Prices Fall on News of Possible Iran Deal

S&P 500 futures were up slightly in what may be a sign that investors and analysts are waiting to see if a deal is finalized.

By Jack Ewing

Risk Assets Firmer on U.S.-Iran De-escalation Hopes; Oil Key Swing Factor - WSJ

Risk Assets Firmer on U.S.-Iran De-escalation Hopes; Oil Key Swing Factor  WSJ

Trump news at a glance: President defends himself from Republicans over moves towards Iran deal

President insists ‘I don’t make bad deals!’ as hawks from his own party call proposed agreement a disaster – key US politics stories from Sunday 24 May at a glance Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans on Sunday as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war. As hawks in his party called the proposed agreement a disaster and questioned why the US president had launched the conflict in the first place, Trump claimed on social media tha...

By Guardian staff

Trump says a deal to end war with Iran is near, but many questions remain

U.S. and Iran are nearing a tentative deal to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and curb Tehran's uranium stockpile — though major details remain unresolved.

By Jane Arraf

Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal

Japan's stock market surges to record high on hopes for an end to US-Israeli war on Iran.

Analysis: Republican hawks seem to fear a Trump cut and run from Iran - CNN

Analysis: Republican hawks seem to fear a Trump cut and run from Iran  CNN

Asia markets set for mixed open as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday amid reports that the crucial Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon, pushing oil prices down and lifting investor sentiment.

Crude oil drops as US inches towards Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil dropped at the week’s open as the US and Iran edged towards a deal, although US President Donald Trump said Washington’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would remain until an agreement was completed. Global crude benchmark Brent fell as much as 4.2 per cent to US$99.16 a barrel, after declining more than 5 per cent last week, while West Texas Intermediate was near US$92. Trump said in social-media posts he would not “rush” into a deal, which “isn’t even fully negotiated yet”. Any final...

By Bloomberg

Republican lawmaker says Hegseth ‘makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit’ in blistering takedown

Tillis, a now frequent critic of President Donald Trump, is set to retire at the end of his current term

By Isabel Keane

Trump Defends Potential Iran Deal After Fiery Republican Backlash - Forbes

Trump Defends Potential Iran Deal After Fiery Republican Backlash  Forbes

Memorial Day gas prices are the highest in years as Trump says he's close to a deal with Iran

US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump says deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’ as Tehran warns proposed agreement could collapse

US-Iran war news LIVE: A peace deal hasn't “fully negotiated yet,” Trump has said and insisted there was “no rush” to cross the finish line. Iran says their nuclear programme is entirely peaceful, while Israel’s Netanyahu demanded that any agreement must fully eliminate their nuclear capability.

Trump says there’s no rush for Iran deal and US blockade stays, as criticism ramps up at home - The Straits Times

Trump says there’s no rush for Iran deal and US blockade stays, as criticism ramps up at home  The Straits Times

Analysis: Three Months In, Is Trump Losing Iran War?

Trump campaigned for a second term promising no unnecessary military interventions but has brought the US into an entanglement that could do lasting damage to his foreign policy record and credibility abroad.

Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes

US stock futures ​rose on Monday while the dollar and oil prices slipped as the prospect of a deal to end the ‌Iran war buoyed risk appetite although a lack of clarity over when the Strait of Hormuz would open kept enthusiasm in check. The nearly three month war in ‌the Middle East has sent energy prices soaring and rewired global rates outlook due to worries over inflation as Tehran effectively shut down the strait through which much of the world's energy ⁠supply passes. US President Donald Tru

By The Korea Herald

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U.S. blockade stays

The two sides remain at odds on several issues, including Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israel's war in Lebanon and Tehran's demands for the lifting of sanctions.

Trump's agreement weakens Iran, but doesn’t end its threat - analysis

How should the deal be judged? One useful way is to measure it against the objectives Trump and Netanyahu themselves laid out when they launched the attack on February 28.

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated' - 毎日新聞

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'  毎日新聞

Commentary: Fears of escalation are finally pushing US and Iran towards a deal

Despite the contradictory messaging from the US and Iran, there appears to be real momentum toward a deal, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.

Oil slides, stocks rise as markets bet on Hormuz breakthrough

Brent falls below $100 as oil markets pull back amid hopes for peace, profit-taking - Gulf News

Brent falls below $100 as oil markets pull back amid hopes for peace, profit-taking  Gulf News

US reacts to release of November 17 leader - eKathimerini.com

US reacts to release of November 17 leader  eKathimerini.com

Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon - Arab News

Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon  Arab News

Trump slows push for Iran deal

US president says blockade on Iran will remain until agreement is signed

By agencies

Oil and gold prices: Will US-Iran peace deal reshape markets next week? - Khaleej Times

Oil and gold prices: Will US-Iran peace deal reshape markets next week?  Khaleej Times

Kayode Aare presents letter of credence to Trump, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to US

With this presentation, Mr Aare, a former director-general of the State Security Service, has officially assumed duty as Nigeria’s chief envoy to the country. The post Kayode Aare presents letter of credence to Trump, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to US appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Oil prices may plunge on Iran-US peace talks

Peace talks between the US and Iran could lead to a significant drop in oil prices, impacting global fuel costs. Learn how the Strait of Hormuz reopening a Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-may-plunge-on-iran-us-peace-talks/

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Trump: Iran Agreement Near, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Closer - The Daily Star Lebanon

Trump: Iran Agreement Near, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Closer  The Daily Star Lebanon

Trump says US will not "rush into a deal" with Iran - the-star.co.ke

Trump says US will not "rush into a deal" with Iran  the-star.co.ke

Trump tells US negotiators ‘not to rush’ into deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement was close.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Netanyahu says Trump agrees Israel has right to confront threats 'including in Lebanon' - Naharnet

Netanyahu says Trump agrees Israel has right to confront threats 'including in Lebanon'  Naharnet

Trump tempers expectations of deal with Iran - Kuwait Times

Trump tempers expectations of deal with Iran  Kuwait Times