NATO ministers broadly agreed that possible U. S. troop adjustments should be controlled and coordinated, so that capabilities withdrawn by Washington could be replaced by European capacity where needed.
New posts 12:39 Report: Iranian President To Open Up Internet Access Irans Etemad daily reported on May 23 that President Masud Pezeshkian is working to expand public access to the Internet through legal channels. According to the report, the government has created a Cyberspace Steering and Organization Headquarters and appointed Mohammad Reza Aref as its head.
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.
White House says Trump keeping all options open on Iran The White House said President Donald Trump is keeping all options available as negotiations with Iran continue. Speaking to CBS News, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Trump “is keeping all options on the table at all times” and had been clear about the consequences Tehran would face if an agreement is not reached. The comments follow a Wall Street Journal report that Trump told aides during a meeting on Friday that he wanted to give diplomacy more time.
Iran blames US for collapse of UN nuclear talks Iran’s mission to the United Nations accused the United States of pushing nuclear nonproliferation talks towards collapse through what it described as “excessive demands”. In a post on X, the mission said the review conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons had failed for a third consecutive time because of “obstructionism by the United States and its allies”. The comments came after the UN conference ended without a consensus following weeks of negotiations.
Russia questions US assessment of Iran peace negotiations Russia’s envoy to international organisations in Geneva, Mikhail Ulyanov, said Iran’s assessment of ongoing talks to end the war is likely closer to reality than that of the United States. In comments posted on X, Ulyanov suggested Washington had portrayed greater progress in the negotiations than actually exists. “Iranian assessments are closer to actual state of affairs,” Ulyanov wrote.
Hope for a limited US-Iran agreement gained momentum Friday as regional mediators intensified efforts to stabilize the ceasefire, but the fragile diplomacy faced hostility from Iranian hardliners who cast negotiations as a prelude to renewed conflict.
States unable to agree on nuclear nonproliferation goals at UN conference UN member states failed to reach an agreement after four weeks of negotiations on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals, according to the diplomat leading the talks. Do Hung Viet, president of the conference, told reporters in New York that despite extensive efforts, participants were unable to achieve consensus on a final substantive document. Negotiators had been reviewing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, under which 191 countries agreed to limit recognised nuclear weapons states to China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Tehran [Iran], May 23 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AntOnio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, that Washington's 'excessive demands' are the main obstacle to ongoing peace negotiations, Al Jazeera reported.
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Friday (local time) lauded Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, calling her a patriot following her resignation. Vance expressed condolences and wished her husband well after he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. In a post on X, he said, 'Tulsi is a patriot, a great asset to the administration, and a dear friend.
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) shared a bizarre image of himself overlooking Greenland amid tensions with the nation. Trump captioned the image, 'Hello, Greenland! ' This comes after Louisiana's Attorney General and US Special Envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry's, visit to the nation.
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) shared a bizarre image of himself overlooking Greenland amid tensions with the nation. Trump captioned the image, 'Hello, Greenland! ' This comes after Louisiana's Attorney General and US Special Envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry's, visit to the nation.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia back de-escalation efforts in Iran-US negotiations Qatari Prime Minister and foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held discussions with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Jordan on ongoing Pakistan-led mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry. In a summary of Sheikh Mohammed’s call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Al Jazeera reported that both sides stressed the importance of resolving regional crises through peaceful dialogue and coordinating diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation. The talks come as a Qatari delegation remains in Tehran to support the mediation initiative.
The US president said he must remain at the White House due to "circumstances pertaining to Government" US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.
Excessive US demands hindering peace talks, Iran tells UN chief Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington’s “excessive demands” remain the main obstacle to ongoing peace negotiations, Tasnim news reported. Araghchi, in a phone call with Guterres, said the United States had repeatedly undermined diplomacy through broken promises, contradictory positions and military actions, but added that Iran was continuing to engage seriously in Pakistan-mediated talks. Guterres rejected the use of force against any country’s sovereignty and called for diplomacy to help restore regional stability, the report said.
Yerevan [Armenia], May 23 (ANI): The resignation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) saw reactions from several US leaders, but it drew praise from an unlikely source: Iran. Iranian Embassy in Armenia on Saturday lauded Gabbard for speaking the 'truth' about Iran that US President Donald Trump was uncomfortable with.
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he will be missing his son Donald Trump Jr's wedding owing to oozing twists and turns in the international community.
Nine nations condemn Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank The Palestinian Authority presidency welcomed a joint statement by nine Western countries condemning Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, describing it as “an important step in the right direction”. The statement specifically warned against the controversial E1 project, which would link the illegal Maale Adumim settlement to Jerusalem. Palestinian officials urged countries to follow their criticism with concrete measures to pressure Israel into halting settlement expansion and other policies in the occupied territory.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Talks and consultations on the points of disagreement are still underway, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim.
Iran says ending war and lifting US blockade are priorities in talks An Iranian official has told Al Jazeera that Tehran’s priorities in ongoing peace talks remain ending the war, lifting the US blockade and securing stability in the Strait of Hormuz. “Ending the war, lifting the US blockade, and ensuring the stability of the Strait of Hormuz are priorities,” the official said. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, also said Tehran views economic relief as central to any deal, not a secondary issue.
