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U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs, Erica L. Green, Max Bearak and Lara Jakes June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

U.S. and Iranian officials said the deal included a 60-day cease-fire to pave the way for negotiations toward a final peace agreement and talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

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The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
ByVivian Nereim, Isabel Kershner and Elian Peltier May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

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Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe shock of the Iran war and its fallout has driven rivals in the Middle East to get behind a peace deal,…

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Trump to meet with US negotiators to decide on Iran’s ceasefire proposal
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anewDonald Trump said he would meet today with American negotiators to review Iran’s latest proposal and decide by Sunday whether he will strike Ira…

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Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
ByEuan Ward, Elian Peltier and Adam Rasgon May 22, 2026May 23, 2026

Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Iran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.

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Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 22, 2026May 23, 2026

Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?Qatar has rushed a team of mediators to Tehran in a sign that talks to open the strait of Hormuz…

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Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon
ByJason Burke International security correspondent May 19, 2026

Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling backMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has again threatened Iran, saying the US may launch new attacks if Tehran continues to refuse the…

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Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
ByEuan Ward May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

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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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US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum
ByJason Burke, Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in New Delhi May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’Middle East crisis – live updatesThe US military fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump issued a fre…

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