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Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
ByMichael Crowley and Eric Schmitt May 29, 2026

President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

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A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
ByErika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.

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U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
ByMaggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Tyler Pager May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.

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Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
ByEuan Ward May 28, 2026

It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end the war in Iran.

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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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U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days
ByEric Schmitt May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.

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Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal
ByMax Bearak, Erika Solomon, Euan Ward, Luke Broadwater and Michael Levenson May 27, 2026May 28, 2026

President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.

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To Make a Deal With Trump, Iran Wants Billions of Its Money Unfrozen
ByEphrat Livni May 27, 2026May 28, 2026

The money has become a sticking point in talks, with Iran insisting that meaningful negotiations cannot begin without the funds’ release.

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Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
ByMax Bearak, Erika Solomon, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

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The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
ByLara Jakes May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

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