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Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East – podcast
By May 29, 2026

On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on Southern Iran. By Thursday, Donald Trump had circulated a draft peace agreement for the war…

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Each side spins a different story about the US-Iran peace talks – but Tehran may have the last word | Rajan Menon
ByRajan Menon May 25, 2026

The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against himFor those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bewildering. On Friday, the six-week-old ceasefire seem…

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What may be included in proposed Iran ceasefire deal?
ByYohannes Lowe May 24, 2026

Proposed framework hinges on a 60-day truce, reopening strait of Hormuz, and revived talks on limiting Iran nuclear programme• Middle East crisis: live updatesDonald Trump has said a “memorandum of understanding” in talks to end the US-Israel war on Ir…

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Marco Rubio says ‘significant’ progress made in talks with Iran – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian May 24, 2026

US secretary of state tells reporters peace talks with Iran have progressed but cautions that a deal not ‘final’ at this stage Continue reading…

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Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
ByDan Sabbagh May 22, 2026

Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of HormuzDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively involved in attacking Iran, the US secretary of state has said, set…

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US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio
ByJason Burke International security correspondent May 8, 2026May 9, 2026

Diplomatic efforts continue despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent daysMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran to its proposals for…

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Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran warMiddle East crisis – live updatesPeople in the US: what do you think of Chicago-born Pope Leo?Pope Leo has said he has never supported nuclear we…

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Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war
ByLauren Gambino and agency April 9, 2026

Mark Rutte praises ‘very frank’ talks but declines to say if president discussed potential withdrawal from allianceMark Rutte, the secretary general of Nato, has said Donald Trump was “clearly disappointed” that the US’s allies had refused to join its …

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Top Iranian official injured in strike on Tehran – as it happened
ByRebecca Ratcliffe April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

This liveblog is closed, please follow our new liveblog here Houthi forces in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on southern Israel this morning, saying it was a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah.In a statement, the Houthi mov…

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Seth Meyers on Trump spilling military secrets: ‘He’s so excited to bomb people, he can’t help himself’
ByGuardian staff March 4, 2026

Late-night hosts on Tuesday addressed the war in Iran, the closing of Papa Johns restaurants and the upcoming White House correspondents dinnerLate-night hosts criticized Donald Trump’s attacks on Iran, the problem with advising Americans to evacuate t…

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