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.

Trump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.

The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.

By Jim Tankersley

Iran’s Potential Peace Negotiator Known for Strongman Approach - Bloomberg

Iran’s Potential Peace Negotiator Known for Strongman Approach  Bloomberg

The Oil Supply Crunch Is Spreading From the Gulf to the Rest of the World - WSJ

The Oil Supply Crunch Is Spreading From the Gulf to the Rest of the World  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.

Australians can expect high fuel costs to linger for far longer than the war in Iran

Rising inflation and unemployment mean effects of Iran war could be even worse than the post-Covid cost-of-living crisis Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast As diesel prices make history by passing $3 a litre in nearly every capital city around the country, the stresses of high fuel costs are beginning to show. Truckies are warning they will go out of business if they can’t renegotiate their contracts with customers; farmers are warning the same, telling families tha...

By Patrick Commins Economics editor

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.

New York Times columnist tells liberal readers Trump's war with Iran is 'going better than you think'

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens praised President Donald Trump's successes in his war against Iran, telling the paper's liberal readers it's "going better than you think."

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

Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN

GCC states, UN rights chief Volker Turk warn of grave repercussions amid war on Iran.

Iran mocks Trump’s talks claim as US set to deploy troops. Here’s what to know - CNN

Iran mocks Trump’s talks claim as US set to deploy troops. Here’s what to know  CNN

Trump administration waives summer gasoline regulations to address surging fuel prices

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the waivers will help prevent a fuel supply disruption in the U.S. during the Iran war.

How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

With energy prices soaring and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the world must cut demand. From 4-day workweeks and petrol rations to turning down the air con, here's what some countries are trying.

Philippines says it is working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations

The Philippines is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions that will allow it to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries and guarantee supplies, its ambassador to the United States said. The Philippines, which relies heavily on imported fuel, declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday to deal with the fallout from the Middle East war, including ‌the disruptions to oil procurement. “We are working with the State Department to get waivers or exemptions to purchase...

By Reuters

Iran 'dismisses' US 15-point peace plan, issues its own ceasefire proposal

Iran on March 25 an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Its own plan includes a halt to killings of its officials, means to make sure no other war is waged against it, reparations for the war, the end of hostilities and Iran’s “exercise of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.” FRANCE 24's Philip Turle takes a look.

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

White House staffers ‘baffled’ over Trump claiming Iran gave him a prize related to Strait of Hormuz: report

President Donald Trump was uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the gift, describing it only as ‘a very big present, worth a tremendous amount of money’

By Joe Sommerlad

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

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

Evidence Grows That Trump Is Using the War in Iran to Manipulate Markets

‘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

‘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.

PM Modi told Trump to end war… India not a dalal nation (on Pak role): Govt

By Manoj C G

UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on March 27 on Iran school strike - The Straits Times

UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on March 27 on Iran school strike  The Straits Times

Despite Iran war, 40 American, Canadian Jews make aliyah ahead of Passover

Among the 40 new immigrants from the US and Canada, 25 recently landed at Ben Gurion Airport, while the other 15 were already in Israel and completed their process on the same day.

Iran Mocks Donald Trump's 'Good And Productive Talks' Claim, Shares Fake WhatsApp Chat

Trump announced a five-day pause in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing "very good and productive conversations".

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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UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on Friday over Iran school strike

The debate, requested by Iran, China and Cuba, explicitly refers to the airstrike on a school on the first day of the war that killed at least 165 people, most of them children.

Oil prices are in a ‘hawkish’ range for the Fed – BofA

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.

Rosatom Pulls More Staff From Iranian Nuclear Plant After Reported Strike

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.

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade - SWI swissinfo.ch

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade  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

Dar urges de-escalation, diplomacy in talks with Malaysian FM, EU VP

Since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began, Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions

By Web Desk

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

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

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

US reportedly communicates 15-point cease-fire proposal with Iran

The United States has shared a 15-point proposal with Iran to reach a cease-fire in the war, two Pakistani officials said Wednesday, adding that the plan was received by Tehran. T...

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

Iran receives US 15-point plan to end Mideast war

The US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan to end the Mideast war, raising hopes for a diplomatic solution amid ongoing conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-receives-us-15-point-plan-to-end-mideast-war/

By Punch Newspapers

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

Tehran receives US plan to end Middle East war as Iran fires at US carrier

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed progress in talks with Iran in recent days, even though Tehran has denied any negotiations were taking place. The post Tehran receives US plan to end Middle East war as Iran fires at US carrier appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

US Proposes 15-Point Plan to End War, Iran Calls It ‘Maximalist’

Iran has received a 15-point plan from the US aimed at ending the ongoing war but Tehran views it as “extremely maximalist and unreasonable,” a senior Iranian diplomatic source told Al Jazeera earlier today. The post US Proposes 15-Point Plan to End War, Iran Calls It ‘Maximalist’ 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