Peace Process – Page 5 – War Watch

Hezbollah | International Atomic Energy Agency | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Lebanon | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Nuclear weapons | Peace Process | Strait of Hormuz | Uranium | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
ByYan Zhuang May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.

Read More What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Peace Process | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
ByFarnaz Fassihi May 24, 2026

Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.

Read More Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
Defense and Military Forces | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Nuclear weapons | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Peace Process | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
ByAaron Boxerman and Leily Nikounazar May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.

Read More Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
Defense and Military Forces | Hezbollah | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Lebanon | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Nuclear weapons | Obama, Barack | Peace Process | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

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.

Read More Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
Defense and Military Forces | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Nuclear weapons | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Pakistan | Peace Process | Qatar | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

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.

Read More Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Araghchi, Abbas | Defense and Military Forces | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Munir, Syed Asim | Pakistan | Peace Process | Politics and Government | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

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.

Read More Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
Board of Peace | Gaza Strip | Hamas | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Mladenov, Nickolay E | Palestinians | Peace Process | Politics and Government

Top Gaza Negotiator Urges Hamas to Embrace Rebuilding Plan
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman May 13, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-led truce in Gaza, has tried to convince the militant group to give up its arms, but it has so far refused amid Israeli cease-fire violations.

Read More Top Gaza Negotiator Urges Hamas to Embrace Rebuilding Plan
China | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Peace Process | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Rare Earths | Strait of Hormuz | United States Economy | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit
ByAnton Troianovski May 13, 2026

The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing’s favor even before the war in Iran began in February.

Read More For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit
Caine, John Daniel (1968- ) | China | Defense and Military Forces | Hegseth, Pete | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Peace Process | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Xi Jinping

U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
ByKaroun Demirjian, Megan Mineiro, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 12, 2026

With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.

Read More U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
China | Economic Conditions and Trends | India | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Modi, Narendra | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Peace Process | Persian Gulf | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United Arab Emirates | United States | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Xi Jinping

As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain
ByAaron Boxerman, Sanam Mahoozi, Michael Levenson and Max Bearak May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.

Read More As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain