TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Tasnim News Agency has launched a new segment titled “Trump Check” to review and fact-check remarks made by the US president, many of whose statements regarding Iran and regional developments are contradictory and detached from realities on the ground.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said the US, despite its public military threats against Iran, has in recent days stepped up efforts to seek mediation through several countries, reflecting Washington’s awareness of the severe consequences of any military confrontation with Iran.
US president pauses ‘Project Freedom’ to work on ‘final agreement’ with Tehran; stocks also ride high on AI euphoria Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Asian stock markets hit record highs, following in Wall Street’s footsteps, and oil prices retreated after Donald Trump hailed “great progress” towards a “final agreement” with Tehran. on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held talks in Beijing as Iran and China have intensified consultations over regional developments and the repercussions of the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, There are early signs of a possible diplomatic shift after the US paused “Project Freedom”, the naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, as talks with Iran appear to gain momentum. Donald Trump said the operation would be halted while negotiations move closer to what he described as a “final agreement”. Tensions remain high across the region, with continued military activity in Lebanon, warnings at the UN over Hormuz and growing economic pressure linked to the conflict.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned Abu Dhabi’s cooperation with the US and the Israeli regime against Tehran, warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability while urging the UAE to adhere to the principle of good neighborliness.
Iran seeks Fifa guarantees before attending World Cup in US Mehdi Taj has demanded guarantees from Fifa that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other state institutions will not be “insulted” when the national football team attends the World Cup in June. “We need a guarantee there, for our trip, that they have no right to insult the symbols of our system, especially the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” Taj told Reuters. “We are going to the World Cup, for which we qualified, and our host is FIFA – not Mr.
Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has held high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, according to a report by Iran's state-run Press TV. Araghchi arrived in the Chinese capital on Wednesday at the invitation of Wang Yi.
Iran, China weigh ceasefire and Hormuz reopening efforts Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is visiting China for the first time since the start of the conflict, after holding multiple phone calls with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Talks are expected to focus on maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, both key priorities for Beijing as it seeks to stabilise regional trade routes. China has criticised the US blockade on Iranian ports while also expressing increasing concern over Iran’s role in closing the strategic waterway.
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Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments amid the crisis in West Asia, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is set to visit China on Wednesday, May 6, to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments with his Chinese counterpart.
Rubio speaks with Lavrov on Iran, US State Department says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov about Iran, bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine, according to the US State Department. The call, held at Lavrov’s request, comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the conflict, as momentum builds around a ceasefire proposed by Ukraine. Russia’s foreign ministry said the two officials “exchanged views on the current situation in international affairs and Russian-American relations, and discussed the schedule of bilateral contacts”, describing the conversation as “constructive and businesslike”.
US lawmakers challenge ambiguity over Israel's nuclear capabilities Thirty Democrats in the US House of Representatives have called for greater transparency regarding Israel’s nuclear capabilities, urging the administration of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to clarify longstanding ambiguity. In a joint statement, the lawmakers said the United States is “fighting this war side by side with a country whose potential nuclear weapons program the United States government officially refuses to acknowledge”. The Democrats said Congress has a “constitutional responsibility to be fully informed about the nuclear balance in the Middle East, the risk of escalation by any party to this conflict, and the administration’s planning and contingencies for such scenarios”.
Qatar reviews regional security and bilateral ties in talks with US Qatar’s minister of state at the foreign ministry, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, met senior United States officials in Washington, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, Qatar’s foreign ministry said. Al Khulaifi held talks with senior presidential adviser on counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka and separately with Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur. The meetings covered bilateral strategic relations and the latest developments in the Middle East and Africa, the ministry said, adding that officials also discussed counterterrorism efforts and ways to enhance cooperation on advancing regional and international security and stability.
Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Beijing for strategic talks Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday at the head of a diplomatic delegation, marking the latest high-level engagement between Tehran and Beijing. During the visit, Araghchi is scheduled to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, according to Iran’s foreign ministry. The visit comes amid heightened tension with the US as Iran and China continue to deepen political and economic ties under a long-term strategic partnership agreement signed in 2021.
Trump: Project Freedom paused as talks with Iran near final agreement President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily pause “Project Freedom”, the military operation guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Citing a request from Pakistan, Trump said progress was being made toward a final agreement with Iran, adding that the US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports will remain fully in effect during the pause. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
US pauses naval escorts in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed Iran dialogue The United States has paused its effort to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after weeks of indirect talks with Iran, officials have said. Discussions between Washington and Tehran have continued through intermediaries, with Pakistan relaying messages between the two sides, US media reported. While recent direct talks in Islamabad produced no agreement, signs of progress have emerged.
Washington DC [US], May 6 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday (local time) proposed a draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) aimed at defending freedom of navigation and securing the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing crisis over transit through the strategic waterway due to the ongoing power struggle between Washington and Tehran.
