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Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called on the US to accept Tehran's 14-point peace proposal or face repeated failure, following President Trump's rejection of the plan. The ceasefire, in place since April 8, 2026, remains fragile as both sides hold firm, with the US naval blockade and Iran's Hormuz restrictions continuing.
Seoul shares fell more than 2% Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak, as investors took profits and worries over U.S.-Iran peace talks resurfaced. The KOSPI closed at 7,643.15, with foreigners net-selling and the won dropping sharply against the dollar.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the UAE conducted strikes on Iranian territory, including an oil refinery on Lavan Island, during the recent US-Iran conflict. The report suggests the US quietly welcomed the Emirati involvement, while Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on the UAE and Kuwait. The revelations have raised concerns about Gulf states being drawn into a wider war.
Britain and France are hosting a multinational defence ministers' meeting on Tuesday to turn diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, with more than 40 nations expected. The move comes amid warnings from Tehran of a 'decisive and immediate response' to any foreign deployment, as the closure of the strait has caused what the International Energy Agency calls the largest supply disruption in oil market history.
Iranian officials assert that Tehran's 14-point proposal is the only viable basis for settling the conflict with the US, rejecting alternatives. The proposal, which excludes a 15-year uranium enrichment pause, has been handed to Washington via Pakistan, with discussions on a memorandum of understanding expected within 60 days.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may resume military operations in the Strait of Hormuz or take even stronger action against Iran, while reports say the Pentagon has prepared a plan for a short but powerful wave of strikes. The moves come as negotiations appear deadlocked and the White House grows impatient with Tehran's response.
US President Donald Trump has warned the ceasefire with Iran is on "massive life support" after rejecting Tehran's latest counteroffer to his peace proposal. Iran has responded by saying its military is ready to respond to any aggression, deepening uncertainty about a diplomatic breakthrough.
President Donald Trump has described the ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support," according to multiple news outlets, after rejecting Tehran's latest counter-proposals. The comments come amid reports of ongoing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. forces, and as retired military officials and experts are split on whether Washington should resume military operations. The U.S. has sent Iran a set of conditions for easing the conflict, but Iran's demands—including sanctions relief and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz—have been dismissed by the White House.
President Trump says he is 'very disappointed' in Kurdish groups, accusing them of keeping weapons meant for Iranian protesters. Yet sources tell the Jerusalem Post that Trump himself vetoed a Kurdish-led uprising plan, a claim that adds a new layer to an already complex and contradictory narrative.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the nationwide austerity drive until June 13, 2026, citing the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The extension follows the U.S. rejection of Iran's proposal to end the war, with measures including fuel allowance cuts and vehicle reductions.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's latest ceasefire proposal as 'totally unacceptable,' while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the war will not end until Iran's enriched uranium is removed. The proposal, delivered via Pakistani mediators, demanded an end to the war on all fronts and lifting of sanctions.
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been released on bail and transferred to a Tehran hospital after her health deteriorated in prison. Her family and supporters, along with over 110 Nobel laureates, are calling for her release, citing poor prison conditions and alleged mistreatment.
President Trump rejected Iran's formal reply to a US proposal on the nuclear standoff, deeming the response ‘unacceptable.’ Tehran declined to dismantle its nuclear facilities but offered a conditional suspension of enrichment — not for the 20 years the US sought — plus reprocessing of some stockpiles under third-party custody.
Reports indicate growing friction between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict with Iran, with Trump reportedly disappointed by unmet expectations and Netanyahu asserting full coordination. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth denies that Israel dragged Trump into war, insisting the president has led at every step.
Iran has submitted its response to a US proposal to end the ongoing conflict through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian state media. The talks are reportedly focused on ending hostilities, with negotiations also addressing the Strait of Hormuz and a possible interim agreement.
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, told TASS that US-Iran talks are ongoing via Islamabad's mediation, with no deadlock. He expressed hope for a positive outcome, while also discussing Pakistan's wider regional role and the potential for Islamabad to host future negotiations.
Relative calm has returned to the Strait of Hormuz after days of naval clashes, with Washington awaiting Tehran’s response to a US peace proposal. Iran has questioned the seriousness of American diplomacy, while US officials say they expect a reply soon.
Iran's army spokesman says countries imposing sanctions on Iran will face obstacles transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran establishes a 'new legal and security system' in the strategic waterway. The warning comes amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and while Saudi Aramco reports a surge in profits due to higher energy prices.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned it will attack US sites and ships if Iranian tankers come under fire, following US strikes on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace deal, while satellite images show an oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island and violence continues on the Lebanon front.
The 61st Venice Biennale opened with protests and political tensions over Russia's return and Israel's presence. The international jury resigned, the EU threatened to cut funding, and the Russian pavilion remains closed to the public until May 9. Artists and activists condemned the participation, while Russian officials defended it as cultural dialogue.