Reports of a possible agreement between Washington and the Islamic Republic have triggered anger and frustration among Iranians, with messages sent to Iran International reflecting deep distrust toward both foreign powers and Iran’s ruling establishment.
The US secretary of state told reporters that peace talks with Iran had progressed but cautioned that a deal was not 'final' at this stage Continue reading...
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.
European Commission President welcomes possible peace deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday welcomed signs of progress in talks over a possible peace deal between the United States and Iran. "I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran. We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll-free full freedom of navigation.
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday indicated that 'significant progress' has been made in ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning Iran, stating that an announcement could be possible later today regarding a deal with Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described national unity as the country’s most important assets in overcoming crises and threats, stressing that no decision in Iran is taken without the permission of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
UK welcomes progress on US-Iran talks UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed reports of progress in talks for a potential agreement between Iran and the US. Posting on X, Starmer said the world needed "to see an agreement that brings the conflict to an end and opens the Strait of Hormuz. " “We will work with our international partners to seize this moment and achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement," said Starmer.
Rubio labels Iran world leading sponsor of 'terrorism' US State Secretary Marco Rubio labelled Iran the top sponsor of "terrorism" across the world. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Rubio said "no nation on earth sponsors more terrorism than Iran. " Rubio also claimed that Iran did not spend money on building roads and instead invests in sponsoring terror groups.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source told Tasnim that disagreements between Iran and the US over one or two clauses of a possible memorandum of understanding are still ongoing.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While there are indications pointing to a possible announcement of a preliminary memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, Iran is also prepared for the possibility of the talks failing at this stage.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei highlighted Iran’s historical ability to defeat arrogant powers and force aggressors to retreat from their ambitions through steadfast resistance.
Former US envoy says escalation would have been worse than deal Former US ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said the reported agreement between Washington and Tehran was a “weak deal” but argued it was preferable to further military escalation. In a post on X, Shapiro said the conflict had been poorly conceived and lacked clear strategic objectives that could be achieved at an acceptable cost. Shapiro said the reported agreement was among the “less terrible” options available to President Donald Trump and welcomed the apparent decision not to intensify the conflict, warning that further escalation could have triggered a deeper global economic crisis.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The strongest signs yet of a diplomatic breakthrough have emerged after Donald Trump said an agreement between the US, Iran and regional powers has been “largely negotiated”, with only final details left to be settled. Pakistan says another round of talks could take place very soon, while reports suggest the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire.
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
'Imminent' US-Iran deal not in Tel Aviv's interest, Israeli media says Israeli media outlets have reported growing concern over an "imminent agreement" between Washington and Tehran, with several commentators suggesting the emerging framework may not align with Israel’s strategic objectives. Channel 12 described the coming hours as critical and said details reported so far did not appear to favour Israel. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, concerns are mounting that any agreement may fall short of requiring the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme, limiting its missile capabilities or addressing Tehran’s regional allies.
Washington DC [US], May 24 (ANI): A high-stakes memorandum for a 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran is in its final stages, with negotiators working to close remaining gaps and avert further escalation in the region, including reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of Iranian oil sales, according to an Axios report citing US officials.
Pakistan foreign minister hails Trump call as step towards regional peace Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar said a phone call led by US President Donald Trump with leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan marked a significant step towards regional peace and stability. In a post on X, Dar praised Trump’s leadership and said progress made in the ongoing negotiations provided grounds for optimism about a positive and lasting outcome. He also thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for their engagement, while commending Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir for their roles in the diplomatic effort.
Iran and Saudi Arabia foreign ministers hold talks on regional tensions Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Saturday to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions and preventing further escalation. According to Iranian media, Araghchi outlined Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict involving the United States and Israel. The call followed separate discussions with Qatari Prime Minister and foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, which focused on coordinating regional diplomacy and supporting efforts to restore stability.
Haaretz says Netanyahu’s influence over Trump has declined Relations between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are no longer as strong as they once were, according to the military and security affairs editor of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The commentator said Israel’s influence over Trump has diminished and argued that signs of a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran are not favourable to Israel. The assessment comes amid growing concern among Israeli political and security figures over reports that the United States and Iran are nearing a diplomatic settlement.
White House to announce Iran agreement on Sunday, says report The White House hopes to resolve remaining disputes with Iran in the coming hours and announce an agreement on Sunday, according to Axios, which cited a US official. The report said the two sides are working towards a memorandum of understanding and that President Donald Trump is prepared to reset relations with Tehran if it meets US demands regarding its nuclear programme. According to Axios, the proposed agreement would include a 60-day extension of the ceasefire, with US forces remaining in the region unless a final deal is reached.
