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'Meeting now to make final determination': Trump on US-Iran draft truce deal; lists conditions for Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Friday said a potential deal with Iran was now at the stage of a "final determination", while laying out a detailed list of conditions for Tehran and signalling that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz could soon be lifted.

The Times of India

Khamenei sidelined? Iran's Supreme leader not involved in US peace talks: Report

Questions are mounting over Supreme Leader Khamenei's direct involvement in Iran's ongoing US negotiations, with reports citing "serious ambiguities" about coordination. This uncertainty follows trips by Iranian officials and a reluctance to hold talks in Tehran or Pakistan, fueling speculation about who is directing the diplomatic process amid heightened Gulf…

The Times of India

Iran media says negotiators seek $24bn asset release in US deal

The report by Tasnim news agency came as a top Iranian delegation was in Qatar, and after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war, which began with US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28.

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Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets

Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage

The Guardian - UK

What we know and don't know about emerging deal to end Iran war

America and Iran are close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are progressing well, with a potential agreement on ending the conflict and allowing global shipping. Iran would give up its enriched uranium stockpile. Sanctions relief and frozen funds would be negotiated.…

The Economic Times

Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz blockade

A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks.

Euronews

US, Iran move closer to 60-day ceasefire extension: What's in the deal

The US and Iran are reportedly nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension, with mediators working on an interim deal. This agreement could pave the way for broader talks on Iran's nuclear program and regional security, including the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and phased sanctions relief for Tehran.

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Trump to meet with US negotiators to decide on Iran’s ceasefire proposal

US president says it’s a ‘solid 50/50’ on either making a ‘good’ deal with Iran or striking the country anew

The Guardian - US

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

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

US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement. Beijing did however, announce that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel on Saturday to China, which has also been…

The Economic Times

Who is Ahmad Vahidi, Interpol-wanted IRGC general and key Iranian war strategist?

Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising Tehran's military response and partaking in back-channel negotiations with regional mediators.

Euronews

Gold prices drop below Rs 1.6 lakh/10 grams, silver falls Rs 1,350/kg as investors await Iran-US peace deal. What lies ahead?

Gold and silver prices on MCX edged lower on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields and a rally in global equities reduced safe-haven demand, despite ongoing Iran-US tensions.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (May 21): Crude oil rises slightly after two days of fall as Iran-US issue fresh threats. What lies ahead?

Oil prices saw marginal gains as fresh threats between Iran and the US heightened concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure. While Iran examines a new US proposal, President Trump indicated talks are on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes. The ongoing blockade of the vital waterway continues…

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Iran warns any renewed conflict with the US could spread 'far beyond the Middle East'

Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump described the talks as being on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes. Ghalibaf warned of a "forceful response", while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said any renewed conflict would…

Reason

There Was No Delcy Rodríguez in Iran

The Trump administration thought it was repeating the Venezuelan model in Iran—when it was doing something much more ambitious and risky.

The Economic Times

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US 'seeks to start new war'

Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused the United States of seeking to restart the war and expecting Tehran to surrender. He stated that despite economic and political pressure, the US maintains military objectives and hopes Iran will yield to "excessive demands.

The Economic Times

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: Media

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. "Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of the Islamic republic of Iran for…

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Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global South

In a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a primary catalyst, shortening the timeline for this global paradigm shift.

The Economic Times

Pakistan minister arrives in Tehran to 'facilitate' US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran for a two-day visit. He aims to help restart peace talks between Iran and the United States. These negotiations have stalled despite a ceasefire. Pakistan has been actively mediating. Iran's Foreign Minister stated Washington sent messages indicating willingness to continue negotiations. Iran's…

The Guardian - AU

Prominent Australian academic denies links to powerful Iranian politician

Prof Abbas Rajabifard of the University of Melbourne says he was listed as a co-author of research with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator in recent peace talks, without his knowledge

The Times of India

Iran says ready to 'teach a lesson' if attacked after Trump called Tehran's latest peace proposal 'piece of garbage'

Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Iranian politician’s Australian links revealed; how One Nation won in Farrer; the mystery of ‘gaping’ whales

Australia’s handling of Iran sanctions in spotlight; voter shifts to One Nation seen across Farrer; research sheds new light on whale behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Property, a visa and a university job: the Australian links forged by a powerful Iranian politician’s son in Melbourne

The son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading peace negotiations with US – lived and worked in Melbourne, raising questions about sanctions and security

The Independent UK

Trump’s 48 hours of chaos on Iran: Project Freedom paused and Operation Epic Fury declared ‘over’

In a surprising climbdown, US president said he was pausing his new initiative to save stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

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