TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iran-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group condemned a US naval blockade and hostile measures against the resilient Cuban nation, denouncing Washington’s actions as inhumane and contrary to international law.
The deal reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian analyst says Trump retreated from two key elements in proposal Iranian affairs analyst Hassan Ahmadian said the media attention surrounding recent diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran has exceeded the actual progress achieved in negotiations, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Ahmadian said that US President Donald Trump retreated from two key elements of proposals that had initially received acceptance from both sides through mediators. According to the analyst, the changes involved a ceasefire provision that was expected to cover Lebanon and the issue of unfreezing certain Iranian assets.
Rohtak (Haryana) [India], May 25 (ANI): Amid the fuel price hike, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media In-charge, Anurag Dhanda, on Monday criticised the 'Modi government,' calling it indifferent to the concerns of the common man. Speaking to ANI, he questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's refusal to purchase cheaper crude oil from Iran and Russia, which can help tackle the issue of inflation in the country.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Hopes for a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations remain high as Donald Trump says most elements of a deal have been negotiated, but has instructed his team not to rush, insisting Washington has time to secure the right outcome. Iran says progress has been made but mistrust remains, while reports suggest an emerging framework could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire. Meanwhile, fighting continues in Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said that Iran has no optimism toward the United States and that the exchange of messages is also conducted with pessimism toward Washington.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli media have published false claims regarding a possible understanding between Iran and the US.
Israeli army orders evacuations of 10 Lebanon villages ahead of strikes The Israeli military has warned residents of 10 villages in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh and Jezzine districts to evacuate ahead of what it described as imminent strikes. In a post on X, Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the warning applied to residents of Al-Nabatieh Al-Tahta, Al-Louizeh, Sajd, Ain Qana, Harouf, Zibdin, Kfar Reman, Al-Duwayr, Adshit Al-Shaqif and Maydun. The warning came as Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that three people were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes targeting vehicles on the Kfar Rumman–Jarmaq highway and the Jarmaq–Khardali road in the Nabatieh area.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain’s vital supply chains are unprepared for the prospect of a major shock such as war with Russia, and bold steps are needed to catch up with “worst-case scenario” planning by European states, ministers have been warned.
Financial Times details emerging Tehran-Washington framework A proposed agreement between Tehran and Washington would extend the current ceasefire by 60 days, creating time for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported, quoting a diplomat. The report said the ceasefire period would be used to work through outstanding issues, including a mechanism for Iran to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. A senior US administration official told the newspaper that the draft memorandum of understanding also envisages the gradual removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz and a proportional easing of the current blockade.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a terrorist bombing targeting a train carrying soldiers in the Pakistani city of Quetta, which has left at least 24 people dead and more than 50 others injured.
Secretary of state says a deal could materialise ‘today’, while Trump says talks with Iran proceeding constructively as he faces criticism from within his own party Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise “today”. Continue reading...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Canadians expressed deep anxiety over the direction of the United States, with 80 percent of them saying their southern neighbor is on the wrong track, according to a survey released on Sunday by Abacus Data.
Video: Grieving mother recalls deadly attack on Minab school A mother in the southern Iranian city of Minab has recounted the day two of her sons were killed in the strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School, one of the deadliest single incidents of the war. Visiting a cemetery where many of the victims are buried, she said there was “nothing in Minab worth attacking” and accused the United States of bringing grief to local families. "There was nothing in Minab worth attacking,” the mother said, and added, "criminal America" placed grief in their hearts.
Lebanese president renews call for full Israeli withdrawal Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said securing a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon remains a central national objective, as the country marked Resistance and Liberation Day, which commemorates Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 after 22 years of occupation. In a statement, Aoun said this year’s anniversary comes amid continued Israeli military presence in parts of southern Lebanon and ongoing attacks. “The path to a complete Israeli withdrawal remains a steadfast national demand, one that the Lebanese state is working to achieve through negotiations,” he said.
Video: Palestinians mourn family killed by Israeli strikes in Deir el Balah Israeli strikes in Gaza killed a man, his wife and their six-month-old baby on Saturday night, destroying four homes and displacing over 25 families. The couple left behind six other young daughters and were killed while sleeping in their beds, according to family members who rescued them after the bombings. Residents of the area, Deir el Balah, describe the neighbourhood as safe and with innocent people, claiming that the Israeli army just wants to "terrify citizens" and "destroy the entire neighbourhood.
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 25 (ANI): Amid a fresh rise in petrol and diesel prices across the country, Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Monday attributed the increase to global supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States, saying the fuel shortage was a natural outcome of geopolitical tensions in the region.
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday reiterated his stance of how 'people say stupid stuff' when asked about racist comments targeting Indians in the United States, following a question raised at a press conference in the national capital on Sunday.
Eight countries condemn Ben-Gvir over flotilla detainee video The governments of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye have jointly condemned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. According to a statement cited by Qatar’s foreign ministry, the countries described Ben-Gvir’s conduct as “horrific, humiliating, and unacceptable” after he shared footage appearing to show blindfolded activists kneeling with their hands bound at the port of Ashdod following their detention by Israeli forces. The statement said the incident constituted “a disgraceful assault on human dignity” and alleged it violated Israel’s obligations under international law.
