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As the US awaits Tehran's response to a draft peace agreement circulated by Donald Trump, control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile remain key sticking points. Iranian officials assert the strait's strategic value, while Pakistani mediators push for a permanent ceasefire.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is campaigning to scale up European defense production and secure deals to purchase more American weapons, aiming to reassure US President Donald Trump ahead of a July NATO summit in Ankara. Reports from Politico and the Financial Times detail a meeting in Brussels with European defense industry leaders and discussions on air defense and long-range missiles.
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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for progress in ending the war with Iran, as Pakistani mediators prepare to travel to Tehran for talks. A ceasefire has held since April 8, but negotiations have yet to yield a lasting agreement, with the future of the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key sticking point.
Australian share market futures indicate gains as diplomatic hopes ease US-Iran tensions, with oil prices dropping on peace prospects. SpaceX's IPO priced at $135 per share, raising a record $75 billion.
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.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that during informal tea talks, Xi Jinping briefed Vladimir Putin on Donald Trump's visit to China, and the leaders discussed the Iran conflict and Cuba's situation. Peskov also outlined preparations for Putin's upcoming visit to Beijing, focusing on the significant expectations from the Russian side.
Iranian military officials have reiterated readiness to counter any aggression, with President Masoud Pezeshkian vowing continued support for the armed forces. The statements follow recent US strikes and a cancelled strike, amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire efforts.
Iran striker Sardar Azmoun, omitted from the national team's preliminary World Cup squad, has posted a heartfelt social media message declaring his love for his country and wishing the team success. The omission follows reports linking it to a perceived act of disloyalty after he met Dubai's ruler.
As Washington steps back from military threats against Iran, Israeli political and media circles appear eager to renew hostilities. Meanwhile, a Channel 14 presenter's on-air disclosure of sensitive security information has drawn sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and a former IDF chief of staff.
Reports describe a tense phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran, with Netanyahu favoring renewed strikes and Trump leaning toward a diplomatic deal. Israeli sources say Israel feels sidelined in US-Iran talks, while some analysts suggest the public discord is a calculated feint. Trump publicly praised Netanyahu, saying he will 'do whatever I want him to do.'
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is ready for further strikes on Iran if no peace deal is reached, while signalling patience of a few days to secure acceptable terms. Negotiations centre on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials stressing military readiness and regional partners joining a defensive shipping mission.
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.
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are nearing a conclusion, warning of possible further strikes while a fragile ceasefire continues. The war, which began with US-Israeli strikes nearly three months ago, has spread across the Middle East, causing thousands of deaths and disrupting supply chains.
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.
US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to give diplomacy a few more days to reach an agreement with Iran before resuming military strikes. He cited requests from Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia for postponing hostilities and reiterated he will not offer sanctions relief until a peace deal is signed.
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.
Iran's stock market has resumed trading after an 80-day shutdown caused by the war with the US and Israel, but with significant restrictions. The controlled reopening saw modest gains, yet a large portion of the market, including major petrochemical and steel companies, remained offline to protect investors from war-related losses. The move offers a glimpse into the country's fragile economy, marked by high inflation and ongoing sanctions.
A New York Times report claims the US and Israel planned to install former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as leader during the war, a plan that allegedly went awry after an Israeli strike aimed at freeing him from house arrest. Sources differ on the credibility and implications of the plan, with some calling it implausible or reckless.