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US President Donald Trump said he expects to receive Iran's response to US proposals within hours, while Tehran's Foreign Ministry says the response is still under consideration. The exchange comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement agreement.
The US is awaiting Iran's response to a proposal aimed at establishing a framework for talks to end the conflict, with President Trump expressing optimism. Meanwhile, Qatar urges mediation, and the US State Department warns officials about betting sites amid ceasefire negotiations.
The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and companies accused of aiding Iran's military and facilitating its oil shipments to China. The measures, announced by the Treasury and State Departments, target entities in China, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Oman, and come ahead of President Trump's planned meeting with President Xi Jinping.
A new round of US-Iran negotiations may take place in Islamabad next week, with mediators drafting a memorandum of understanding. Reports also suggest a possible early June meeting and continued efforts to finalize an agreement despite unresolved contradictions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said new American strikes in the Strait of Hormuz were carried out in self-defense and are not part of Operation Epic Fury. He also warned Iran against controlling shipping in the strait and said Washington is awaiting Tehran's response to proposals. Meanwhile, reports suggest the US military is considering renaming its campaign 'Operation Sledgehammer' if a ceasefire collapses.
The US military disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to breach a blockade, while Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE, injuring three people. The UN Security Council is considering a US-drafted resolution that could lead to sanctions or force, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges international pressure on Iran. The conflict has raised concerns over global energy supplies through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has detained the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, stating it was attempting to disrupt oil exports and Iranian interests. The move signals a new maritime regime in the region, according to state media and analysts.
The US and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a month-long ceasefire. President Trump maintains the truce is still in effect, while Tehran accuses Washington of breaching it. The incident raises concerns about the fragility of the agreement.
South Korea has been deepening diplomatic engagement across the Middle East amid the ongoing regional conflict, dispatching a special envoy to Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq while the foreign minister held talks with his Jordanian counterpart. The visits focused on energy security, reconstruction cooperation, and post-war partnerships.
Brent crude surged as much as 7.5 percent after clashes between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a fragile ceasefire. The US military said it destroyed six Iranian boats, while Iran denied the claims and accused Washington of violating the truce. Shipping in the vital waterway remains at a near standstill, with up to 20,000 seafarers stranded.
South Korean stocks opened lower on Friday, driven by profit-taking after a record rally and renewed military tensions between the US and Iran. The KOSPI fell over 1.8% at the open, with heavyweight tech stocks leading declines, while the Korean won weakened against the dollar.
A year after the brief but intense India-Pakistan conflict, ties remain frozen, with no formal diplomacy, closed borders, and the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Analysts warn that the next crisis may be more dangerous, as the US role as mediator has become more complicated.
The United States is urging UN Security Council members to back a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz, but Russia and China are expected to veto. Moscow has called on Washington and Bahrain to withdraw the draft, while a rival Russian-Chinese text remains on the table.
The United States has sanctioned Iraq's Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, accusing him of helping Iran bypass sanctions on its oil exports. The Treasury also designated leaders of Iran-backed militias. The move escalates Washington's pressure on Baghdad to sever ties with Tehran-aligned groups as Iraq's new government takes shape.
President Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ to open the Strait of Hormuz was suspended within a day after Saudi Arabia blocked US military access, prompting Iranian mockery and raising questions about the prospects for peace talks. The plan, which involved US air cover for commercial shipping, collapsed amid lack of consultation and regional tensions.
Iranian officials have publicly rejected US President Donald Trump's assertions of infighting within Iran's leadership, with a high-profile meeting between President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei intended to project unity. Trump has canceled planned talks, citing confusion among Iranian leaders, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a US naval blockade continue.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced he has met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March. The meeting, described by Pezeshkian as revealing the leader's 'humble and sincere approach,' comes amid reports Khamenei is recovering from injuries sustained in the strike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei.
A Washington Post investigation, as reported by The Jerusalem Post, found that Iranian strikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures and equipment at 15 US military sites across the Middle East. Separately, Al Jazeera reported a CSIS estimate of equipment losses between $2.3 billion and $2.8 billion, while TASS cited unnamed US officials and a New York Times report to describe potential withdrawals and a troop increase.
A French aircraft carrier is moving toward the Strait of Hormuz for a possible defensive mission, while Iran has warned European countries against sending warships to the region. Tensions remain high as Tehran reviews a US ceasefire proposal that President Trump called 'totally unacceptable.'
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad is hopeful for a US-Iran agreement soon, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and direct talks in Islamabad. The US and Iran appear to be moving toward a deal, though challenges remain over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear commitments.