May 26 Iran denounces U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith and ceasefire violation By Associated Press Iran's foreign ministry warned that Washington would bear responsibility for “all consequences,” without elaborating. It was not immediately clear what the developments would mean for negotiations. Continue reading
May 25 U.S. says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile sites and boats placing mines By Konstantin Toropin, Lindsay Whitehurst, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran… Continue reading
May 25 Watch 5:54 U.S. and Iran suggest progress on peace talks, but deal 'not imminent' By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela Iranian and U.S. officials agree progress to end the war has been made, but how much remains uncertain. President Trump suggested this weekend that a deal was close, before saying that the U.S. is in no rush to reach an… Continue watching
May 25 Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump's emerging deal with Iran is 'bad for the region' By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The deal being discussed between the U.S. and Iran fails to achieve any of Israel’s goals for the war, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Monday, as he accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to influence a better… Continue reading
May 25 Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament By Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition. Continue reading
May 25 What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war By Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Cara Anna, Associated Press It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Continue reading
May 24 Trump's emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast… Continue reading
May 24 Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. Continue reading
May 23 Iran's soccer federation says its World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the United States By David Brandt, Associated Press The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Continue reading
May 23 Trump says deal with Iran, including opening Strait of Hormuz, is 'largely negotiated' By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. Continue reading