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President Donald Trump told a cabinet meeting that the US is 'not satisfied' yet with the terms of a deal being negotiated with Iran, though Tehran is 'very much intent' on reaching an agreement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited 'some progress' in talks, while the White House has branded a reported draft agreement a 'complete fabrication'.
South Korea's foreign ministry said anti-ship missiles developed and used by Iran were likely used in an attack on a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4. The ministry did not determine who fired the missiles or whether the attack was intentional. Iran's ambassador denied involvement.
South Korea's foreign ministry is set to reveal the results of its investigation into the May 4 attack on the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports suggest Iranian-made anti-ship missiles may have been used, and Seoul plans to summon Iran's ambassador.
Israel's defense minister confirmed the assassination of Hamas military chief Mohammed Ouda, the second such killing in under two weeks. The strike has heightened focus on Gaza's future and Israel's long-term plans, including controversial migration proposals.
US Central Command conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran, as Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar for talks to end the war. Iran denounced the strikes as a 'gross violation' of the ceasefire and warned of consequences, while signalling that negotiations remain ongoing.
The US military conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran on Monday, targeting missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines, according to US Central Command. Two IRGC boats and one missile site were destroyed, as reported by Fox News. The strikes were described as defensive amid an ongoing ceasefire.
President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are proceeding steadily, dismissing reports of a suspension, while warning that failure to reach a deal would result in renewed US attacks. Iran's foreign ministry said talks are focused on ending the war, not nuclear issues, amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
An Iranian Health Ministry spokesman described Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries from U.S.-Israeli strikes as superficial, but the leader's continued public absence fuels speculation. Reports differ on the severity of his condition, with some suggesting he may be severely wounded or dead.
The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has heard that within 30 seconds of the Bondi Beach terror attack on December 14, 11 people were shot, 10 fatally, and that police were outgunned, armed only with 9mm Glock pistols against rifles. Testimony also revealed that ASIO's holiday threat assessment did not single out Hanukkah risks and that only four NSW Police officers were assigned to monitor the event, despite security requests.
Talks between the US and Iran have made progress, but key issues remain unresolved, particularly the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program. While President Trump says a deal is close, Iranian officials caution that significant details still need to be negotiated.
Oil prices have experienced sharp fluctuations as markets react to evolving signals from Washington and Tehran over a potential deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While hopes for a breakthrough briefly drove crude prices down, renewed strikes and cautious statements have reversed gains, leaving traders uncertain.
Three months into the US war with Iran, President Trump's strategy appears to be facing mounting challenges, with analysts questioning whether he can achieve a decisive victory. Reports suggest a possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump's maximalist demands and domestic unpopularity complicate the path forward.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering fresh military strikes against Iran, citing frustration with stalled negotiations. Multiple sources confirm he convened his national security team on Friday to discuss scenarios if diplomacy fails, while diplomatic efforts, including a visit by Pakistan's army chief to Tehran, continue.
More than 20,000 sailors are trapped on about 2,000 vessels in the Gulf after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, facing shortages of supplies and fear of attacks. New reports highlight the plight of Hong Kong-linked ships and calls for reopening the waterway.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says over 30 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last day, following its establishment of a safe maritime route. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli military operations against Iran in late February.
Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that aimed to end US military action in Iran without congressional authorization. The move came as support for the war appeared to be slipping within the party, and the vote was postponed until June.
President Donald Trump has publicly opposed any toll system for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it remains an international waterway. Reports indicate Iran is in talks with Oman to establish such fees, but the U.S. maintains that any such move would complicate diplomatic negotiations.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made two visits to Tehran in a week to help keep US-Iran negotiations alive amid escalating threats from both sides. While some progress has been reported, disputes over Iran's uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of public view for nearly three months amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Analysts compare his situation to Osama bin Laden's decade in hiding, while negotiations between Washington and Tehran face delays due to the leader's invisible status.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if the US and Israel launch new attacks. The warning follows US President Donald Trump's mixed signals on negotiations, and comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan.