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The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe | Editorial
ByEditorial May 29, 2026

As Donald Trump looks for peace with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government escalates elsewhere – and Europe stands by“He’ll do whatever I want him to do,” said Donald Trump, addressing his discussions with Benjamin Netanyahu over their illegal war on I…

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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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The Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying again | Editorial
ByEditorial May 27, 2026

Civilians including children are among the thousands to have died in this war, yet the world is paying remarkably little attentionLebanon was an afterthought when Israel and the US were bombing Iran, and remained one when they stopped. It still appears…

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‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel
ByEmma Graham-Harrison May 25, 2026

Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gainsMiddle East live – latest updatesWhen Donald Trump launched a pre-emptive war on Iran with Israel in February, many in the country ha…

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Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and …

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Tehran expresses ‘resolute support’ for Hezbollah – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton May 25, 2026May 26, 2026

This blog is now closed – our live coverage continues hereEbrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy commission, has said that time is working against the US and warned that Iran does not respond w…

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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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Trump claims peace deal with Iran ‘largely negotiated’ with strait of Hormuz to open
ByJosé Olivares May 23, 2026May 24, 2026

President’s claim is tempered by Pakistani PM’s hopes of hosting more talks ‘very soon’, and Iran’s Fars news agency saying strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian controlMiddle East crisis: live updatesDonald Trump claimed on Saturday that a peace …

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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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Trump says ceasefire with Iran on ‘life support’ after rejecting peace proposals
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 11, 2026

US president says he is considering restarting naval escorts in strait of Hormuz in attempt to end Iranian blockadeMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is on “life support” and that he is considering restarting…

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