The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

The president said the U.S

Iran cites battles from history in response to Trump's latest comments on an imminent deal between the US and Iran.

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.

A possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could bring relief to Canadians facing higher gas prices, after the Middle East conflict disrupted a key global oil shipping route.

Donald Trump was elected on his election promise to be a peace president, however, in just over one year he has managed to plunge the world into economic chaos having launched unprovoked war in Iran as a result of Israeli pressure.

Iran says ending war and lifting US blockade are priorities in talks An Iranian official has told Al Jazeera that Tehrans priorities in ongoing peace talks remain ending the war, lifting the US blockade and securing stability in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says Pakistani mediation marks turning point in US talks Iran says intense diplomatic activity in Tehran could mark a decisive stage in efforts to reach a peace agreement with the United States

Iran says US talks remain far from deal as gaps stay deep and significant Iran says negotiations with the US are far from a breakthrough, with major gaps still separating the two sides

From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity Submitted by Tanya Goudsouzian on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:27 The insertion of former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad into the narrative is just the latest telenovela-worthy twist Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is pictured in Tehran on 2 June 2024 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Media coverage of the Iran war has reached full telenovela levels of absurdity

Palantir UK chief says blocking 50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".

Rubio said he didnt want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been a little bit of movement and thats good

Este Lauder's shares jumped before the market opened after talks over a potential merger deal with Spanish beauty group Puig was terminated.

The deal will create one of the largest real estate companies in the U.S., with more than 180,000 rental apartments.

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While oil prices fell in U.S

UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.

Spotify, which is holding its first investor day in four years, is now under the direction of co-CEOs Gustav Sderstrm and Alex Norstrm.

Microsoft has not made the Maia 200 chips available to customers, but they are used in the company's data centers, offering better efficiency than other silicon.

Supporters say unpredictable Trump approach deal-making strength, others see reflection of strategic dilemma.

Iran and the U.S

City Hall has refused a contract worth up to 50m with the US technology firm Palantir.

It comes after President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait a few more days to "get the right answers" from Tehran.

Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

The deal will remove an estimated 580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family

The deal, valued at more than $300m, gives Murdoch control of a storied magazine and a podcast division.

Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.

Iran says it learned from past clashes as Trump gives Tehran 'two to three days' to reach a deal.

Chinese president says Middle East at 'critical juncture between war and peace' Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, according to Chinas state-run Xinhua news agency

US Vice President JD Vance says the US is prepared to take military action if Iran does not agree to a nuclear deal

Trump says Iran eager to make deal as conflict continues US President Donald Trump said the war involving Iran would end very quickly, adding that Tehran was eager to reach a deal and that the United States would ensure Iran could not obtain a nuclear weapon

Warning comes after Trump threatened military action against Iran and gave it 'two to three days' to strike a deal.

UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza.

More than six months after the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, Israel still controls more than half the territory in Gaza, and Hamas refuses to disarm.

Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Iran says US behaviour undermining diplomatic efforts Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the contradictory and excessive behaviours of the United States remain a serious obstacle to diplomacy, according to Irans ISNA news agency

Dominion powers the world's largest data center market in northern Virginia

Analyst says Trumps Iran demand blocks path to deal A US foreign policy analyst has said Washingtons stance on Iran is undermining prospects for a diplomatic agreement

Trump says US may accept Iran deal if Gulf allies back terms The US president has indicated Washington could accept a diplomatic settlement with Iran if key Gulf allies support the outcome

Pakistan deployed 8,000 troops, a Chinese air defence system and warplanes to Saudi Arabia: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 21:40 The US-Israeli war on Iran has put a spotlight on Saudi Arabias defence pact with Pakistan Pakistani fighter jets fly during a multinational naval exercise in the Arabian Sea near Pakistan's port city of Karachi, on 10 February 2025 (Asif Hassan/AFP) Off Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a fighter jet squadron and a Chinese air defence system to Saudi Arabia as part of its mutual defence pact with the kingdom, Reuters reported on Monday

Trump says Gulf leaders asked him to 'hold off' on resuming Iran war The US president has said Gulf leaders urged Washington to delay a planned military strike on Iran, citing ongoing diplomatic efforts

The chipmaker's stock has soared since the U.S

Trump's warning to Iran over the weekend signals that the impasse between Washington and Tehran over ending the war could deteriorate into resumption of armed conflict.

Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Pakistan PM says second round of Washington-Tehran talks could bring peace Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he is optimistic that a second round of direct talks between the United States and Iran could lead to a lasting peace agreement

Police detain 43 people as London rallies on Nakba Day Two major demonstrations took place in London on Saturday, including a pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally and a far-right Unite the Kingdom march led by Tommy Robinson

Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes in major deal US President Donald Trump said China had agreed to purchase 200 aircraft from Boeing, with the possibility of expanding the order to 750 planes in the future

A deal inked during Modi's visit to the UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, and military collaboration.

Trump-Xi talks spark bipartisan warnings over Chinese automakers, U.S

The lawmakers, in a letter reported first by CNBC, told Paramount CEO David Ellison that the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition would stifle competition.

Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza says ceasefire 'far from perfect' The high representative for the US President Donald Trump's "Peace Council" in Gaza said on Wednesday that the ceasefire in the enclave was working but was "far from perfect"

Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.

The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.

Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

United Airlines flight attendants ratify labor deal that would provide first raises in nearly six years.

Many analysts questioned the deal, citing concerns about how GameStop would finance the transaction and the strategic rationale.