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US President Donald Trump has stated he is ready to terminate negotiations with Iran and maintain the naval blockade 'as long as necessary,' according to an NBC News journalist. The remarks come amid reports that Iran has suspended messaging with Washington in protest over Israel's escalation in Lebanon.
The US and Iran are engaged in a tense standoff, with talks continuing despite ongoing military clashes and a fragile ceasefire. While Washington pressures Tehran with threats and shows of force, Iran demands sanctions relief as a precondition for serious negotiations, leaving the region and global oil markets on edge.
Iranian officials say Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon threaten a ceasefire with the United States that took effect in April, with state media reporting a halt to talks even as other Iranian channels say dialogue will continue. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, while Beirut and Tehran trade sharp words over Lebanon’s place in the wider diplomacy.
Iranian officials have warned that Israel's escalating attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, along with a US naval blockade, violate the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the ceasefire applies to all frontsable, and that the US and Israel are responsible for any violations.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko accused the US and Israel of trying to involve Arab countries in a military confrontation with Iran to derail Arab-Iranian normalization. He also criticized a visit by Vladimir Zelensky to the Middle East, saying it would bring no positive results.
Amnesty International reports that Iran's Islamic regime is exploiting wartime conditions to intensify repression, using threats under the Espionage Act against internet users. Meanwhile, reports indicate arrests of protesters and spies, and Supreme Leader Khamenei's pardon of 139 death sentences, seen as a strategy to ease pressure.
A BBC Verify analysis of satellite images and videos reveals that Iran has damaged at least 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since the conflict began in February. The findings challenge official US assertions of Iranian military weakness, while President Trump claims US strikes have destroyed 55% of Iran's restored capabilities.
Iran has executed two men convicted of attacking a mosque during protests in Tehran in January 2026. The judiciary reported the executions, while human rights groups allege the men were denied a fair trial and family visits. A third man remains held in connection with the case.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced retaliatory strikes on a US airbase following American military actions against Iranian targets, including a nighttime strike on Sirik Island and attacks after an Apache helicopter was shot down.
The United States has proposed a de-escalation framework to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with Hezbollah reportedly accepting a mutual cessation of attacks. The proposal comes amid Israel's deepest military push into Lebanon in decades, including the seizure of Beaufort Castle, and as German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urges a return to the ceasefire.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu concluded a five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, sealing 96 agreements worth over US$1.65 billion. The mission aimed to explore new markets, bolster economic ties, and position Hong Kong as a gateway for mainland companies going global.
A potential US-Iran deal faces further delays as President Trump seeks additional amendments, while Iran's negotiator insists on securing Iranian rights. The IDF expresses concerns over the deal ignoring ballistic missile threats, and Israel's advance into Lebanon continues.
Iran has signaled it will respond with its own amendments if US President Donald Trump changes the terms of a potential nuclear agreement, according to reports. This comes after The New York Times reported that Trump had toughened the proposal and sent it to Tehran, reflecting stalled negotiations.
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran does not trust US guarantees, as reports emerge President Trump sent back a tougher peace proposal. Multiple outlets report a fragile ceasefire since April, with Pakistan mediating and disputes over nuclear material and frozen assets unresolved.
Iranian authorities have confiscated properties, vehicles, and financial assets from more than 100 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel or committing treason, according to reports from the Jerusalem Post. The seizures, carried out by provincial judiciaries, are part of a broader crackdown that has also targeted religious minorities and critics of the regime.
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports emerged that Washington had sent Tehran a tougher peace proposal. Tehran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions and is demanding the release of $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks, with Lebanon also unresolved.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' in southern Lebanon, as fresh airstrikes and evacuation orders hit the region. The US-brokered talks continue amid a fragile truce that has never been fully observed, with both sides trading accusations of violations.
French Ambassador Frédéric Journès defended France's record toward Israel in a recent op-ed, calling Israeli hostility 'staged.' Israeli commentators countered with a list of grievances, including delayed visits, a refused antisemitism march, and recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Reports on US-Iran negotiations present conflicting pictures: some sources indicate a possible agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while others highlight ongoing disagreements and skepticism from Tehran. The deal, if reached, would be a memorandum of understanding, with final approval pending from President Trump.
Iran insists no final agreement has been reached with the US, even as President Trump considers a deal following a two-hour Situation Room meeting. Tehran's Fars news agency disputes Trump's characterization, while Pentagon chief warns the US is ready to resume attacks if necessary.