Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes. Bangkok Post · May 23
Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned". France 24 · May 23
Iran Says Diplomatic Efforts Continue Amid Ceasefire Push Regional mediation efforts intensified Friday, but Iranian officials cautioned that substantial disagreements with Washington remain unresolved despite ongoing negotiations. International Business Times · May 23
The Economic Times · May 23 Trump to attack again? Arab nations seek Iran war deal as ceasefire remains fragile Several Arab nations have joined Pakistan in urging Donald Trump to allow more time for negotiations to end the Iran war. Despite indications of progress, Trump is reportedly preparing for potential new strikes. Iran has warned of wider conflict if attacked.