Trump says Iran talks 'proceeding constructively' as blockade to remain until deal US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that negotiations with Iran are “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner”. He added he had instructed his representatives not to rush into an agreement, adding that “time is on our side”. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the naval blockade on Iran would remain in place until a deal is reached.
30 UAVs worth nearly $1 billion have reportedly been destroyed or damaged since start of the war, with the model no longer being produced The US military has lost up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones since the start of the conflict with Iran, which accounts for nearly a fifth of Washington's entire pre-war fleet and is valued at close to $1 billion, Bloomberg has reported.
30 UAVs worth nearly $1 billion have reportedly been destroyed or damaged since start of the war, with the model no longer being produced The US military has lost up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones since the start of the conflict with Iran, which accounts for nearly a fifth of Washington's entire pre-war f
Trump says Iran deal 'totally up to me' US President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that signing onto the proposed agreement with Iran is “totally up to me”. Asked by ABC’s Jonathan Karl whether the deal has been finalised, Trump said he could not discuss its details. “If there’s news, it’s only going to be good news.
Tehran has said the sides were moving closer to a convergence of views, but expressed concerns about a U-turn by Washington The US and Iran are poised to sign a deal which will prolong the ceasefire another 60 days, during which the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened and restrictions on oil trade against Tehran lifted, Axios has reported, citing American officials.
Tehran has said the sides were moving closer to a "convergence of views," but expressed concerns about a U-turn by Washington The US and Iran are poised to sign a deal which will prolong the ceasefire another 60 days, during which the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened and restrictions on oil trade a
World Central Kitchen halves Gaza meal aid as Iran war drives up costs Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/24/2026 - 13:42 Aid group cites rising food and fuel prices and funding strain, as Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens under continued blockade Displaced children stand on the rubble of destroyed houses as they watch the food being prepared by a charity in the northern Gaza Strip on 6 May 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off World Central Kitchen (WCK) has cut its hot meal distribution in Gaza by half, citing soaring food and fuel costs linked to the wider fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran in February. The organisation, the largest provider of hot meals in the Palestinian enclave, warned that escalating operational costs have made it impossible to maintain previous levels of aid, NPR reported on Thursday. Daily meal production has fallen from around one million meals to 500,000.
'No Eid' in Gaza for third year as livestock crisis erases holiday rituals Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Sun, 05/24/2026 - 12:58 Israeli attacks, blockade and displacement have devastated the livestock sector, leaving most families unable to carry out the Eid animal sacrifice tradition A Palestinian boy stands next to plastic containers on a trolley, as he and others collect portable water for their displaced family living in shelters in the Bureij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on 18 May 2026 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off Mazen al-Jerjawi would normally spend this time of year preparing for Eid al-Adha, selling the hundreds of sheep and goats he raised on his land as families across Gaza searched for animals to sacrifice during the holiday. Today, however, the man once known as one of Gaza's leading livestock breeders runs only a small restaurant, relying on frozen meat allowed into the besieged enclave under tight Israeli restrictions. "At this time of year, I used to sell around 200 sheep and cows.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The wreckage of an Israeli Orbiter spy drone that had previously been shot down by Iran’s air defense in the southeast of the country was discovered in the southern province of Hormozgan.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy announced on Sunday that 33 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours after obtaining authorization.
Bahrain court jails nine for life for 'collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards' A Bahraini court sentenced nine defendants to life in prison and two others to three years in jail for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out what it described as "hostile and terrorist acts" against Bahrain, the state news agency reported on Sunday. The statement said the defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers.
Israel to retain 'freedom of action' in Lebanon under US–Iran deal, report says An Israeli political source said on Sunday that under the emerging US–Iran agreement, Israel would retain full "freedom of action" against perceived threats on all fronts, including Lebanon, according to Haaretz.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The plans and strategies of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for managing the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz will guarantee the future of the region and a new regional order, in which foreigners will have no place, a top Iranian commander said.
In front of a simple tent in Gaza that offers no protection from the cold or the heat, in a crowded camp where tents lack privacy and basic services, Umm Ahmad sat down to speak to UN News about her life in Gaza before the war and what it has become now.
How Europeans are saying no to rearmament and conscription Submitted by John Rees on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:11 As governments increasingly pursue militaristic policies, protests and anti-war messaging are spreading across the continent Holding signs that say 'no to wars', protesters take part in an anti-war demonstration in Berlin, Germany, on 3 October 2024 (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP) On Half of young people aged 16-29 would never fight for Britain if war broke out, a new opinion poll has revealed. The pollsters summarised young people's attitudes as being "why fight for a country that isn't fighting for you? " The poll is not a one-off.
One or two clauses yet to be clarified, Iran officials tell Pakistani mediators, after US says deal ‘largely negotiated’ Middle East crisis: live updates Iran’s supreme leader and national security council still need to approve the proposed peace deal between Tehran and Washington, Iranian officials said on Sunday. One or two clauses in the proposed peace deal between the US and Iran must be clarified to Iran’s satisfaction before the memorandum of understanding can be sent to Iran’s supreme national security council and the supreme leader Motjaba Khamenei for ratification, Iranian officials said on Sunday, adding this had been conveyed to the Pakistani mediators. Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that a peace deal with Iran “has been largely negotiated”, after calls with Pakistan, Gulf allies and Israel.
A day after President Trump announced an emerging initial peace deal with Iran, Lebanese people wondered what it meant for the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): A further hike in retail fuel prices may be unavoidable if current global energy disruptions continue, Raj Kumar Dubey, former Director HR at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), said, outlining three options before policymakers as crude markets face sustained volatility. 'Now, there are two or three options open.
