Iranian enriched uranium stockpile to be ‘destroyed’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as negotiators meet for high-stakes talks in Qatar.
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US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as negotiators meet for high-stakes talks in Qatar.
· RT
US says it carried out strikes in southern Iran
The US military carried out strikes in southern Iran on Monday, according to remarks attributed to a spokesperson for US Central Command (Centcom) in a report by Fox News.
· Middleeasteye
'Weeks Inside Highly Fortified Bunkers': Report Details Painfully Slow Communication Within Iran's Leadership
According to a Sunday CBS News report citing US officials, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still in hiding in a secret location with extremely limited communication to the outside world. Driven underground by a pervasive fear within Tehran's remaining leadership structure following relentless US and Israel…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached
US President Donald Trump said Monday that peace negotiations with Iran are proceeding "nicely," while warning that if a peace deal is not reached, US attacks would resume on a scale "bigger and stronger than ever before."
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Iran says US missile strike on sports hall killed 24 people at start of war
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United States of carrying out a deadly missile strike on a residential area in the country’s south during joint attacks with Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Explosions reported near Bandar Abbas as Iran says situation under control
Explosions have been reported in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas and nearby coastal areas along the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media.
· Middleeasteye
(3rd LD) Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached
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· Song Sang-ho
Trump says Iran uranium must be handed over or destroyed in deal
US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile must either be transferred to the United States or eliminated under international supervision as part of any agreement.
· Middleeasteye
READ MORE: US jets attack Iranian naval vessels
US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas.
· RT
Rain to soak every state as multiple low-pressure systems collide
Rain is on the way for every state and territory over the coming days, with some parts of south-eastern Australia expected to receive a drenching.The mix of multiple low-pressure systems and upper-level cooler air is providing ideal conditions for wet, stormy and windy weather, reports weather data firm Weatherzone…
· Richard Wood
Power bills set to fall despite Iran uncertainty
Homes and businesses will start feeling immediate relief from rising electricity bills within weeks after regulators locked in price cuts for consumers across the eastern seaboard.
· Nick Toscano, Mike Foley
Trump’s right: Beyond Iran deal, the Abraham Accords are key to lasting peace
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Iranian envoy in Qatar for peace talks as both US and Iran play down imminent breakthrough
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US officials weigh two face-saving options for Iran to dispose of its enriched uranium
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· Steven Nelson
What to know about Iran's billions of dollars in frozen funds
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammed Ghalibaf has for weeks insisted that unlocking access to his country's money should be a confidence-building measure, if not a precondition, for talks with the US.
· Middleeasteye
Trump calls for 'mandatory' adherence to Abraham Accords in Iran ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump on Monday threw a new wrench into any deal to end the war on Iran, saying that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal.
· Middleeasteye
Trump calls for 'mandatory' adherence to Abraham Accords in Iran ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump on Monday threw a new wrench into any deal to end the war on Iran, saying that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal.
· Middleeasteye
Cierre del estrecho de Ormuz asfixia el comercio y el envío de ayuda a Afganistán
Camiones cargados con suministros estacionados dentro del patio de aduanas de Kabul, el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026, en Afganistán. (AP Foto/Siddiqullah Alizai)
· Abdul Qahar Afghan
US peace talks with Iran stall
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The recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing produced no major breakthroughs on tariffs, Taiwan, or ongoing geopolitical conflicts like the Iran war, prompting many observers to dismiss it as inconsequential. Yet its restrained and cordial tone suggested a new, more pragmatic approach that implic…
· Korea Herald
'No retreat': Iranian leader vows vengeance
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· Richard Wood
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.
· David Gritten
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Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
Since reports of a possible deal with Iran started to emerge, pro-Israel advocates in the United States have been warning President Donald Trump against signing the agreement.
· Ali Harb
Iran-US deal nears as talks advance on frozen assets
A source familiar with negotiations between a senior Iranian delegation and officials in Doha says Qatari mediation has helped bridge gaps with Washington over Iran’s frozen financial assets, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Most Iranians have been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days, with few having access to VPNs that circumvent restrictions
· Reuters
Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Most Iranians have been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days, with few having access to VPNs that circumvent restrictions
· Reuters
ASX set to rise, oil falls as optimism on Iran deal grows
Global stocks rose to record highs as crude oil fell after officials signalled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows.
· Robert Brand
Iran has won the war. Trump and Netanyahu now face a reckoning
Each day brings a fresh turn in the tortured negotiations between US President Donald Trump and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Ben-Gvir pushes to intensify fighting in Lebanon, opposition calls Iran deal ‘disaster'
Far Right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushed for Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayhu to intensify fighting in Lebanon following Hezbollah drone attacks on Monday and amid developments over a potential US-Iran deal, which could influence Israel’s ability to strike the terror group.
· KESHET NEEV
‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel
Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gains
· Emma Graham Harrison
Líder opositor israelí dice que propuesta de acuerdo de Trump con Irán es "malo para la región"
El ex primer ministro de Israel, Naftali Bennett, a la izquierda, y Yair Lapid, llegan para una conferencia de prensa para anunciar una coalición de sus partidos en las próximas elecciones, el domingo 26 de abril de 2026, en Herzliya, Israel. (AP Foto/Ariel Schalit)
· Melanie Lidman
(2nd LD) Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached
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· Song Sang-ho
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access - report
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against the US and Israel.
· REUTERS
The bid to recapture Lebanon’s sovereignty - opinion
Ever since he was elected Lebanon’s president in January 2025, Joseph Aoun has emphasized that his primary aim is to end the humiliation of Hezbollah acting with impunity as “a state within a state.” The nation, he decided, will no longer allow its sovereignty to be leased out to Iran or its proxy. He will reclaim it.
· NEVILLE TELLER
Trump Urges More Countries to Normalize Relations With Israel as Part of Iran Deal
President Trump reiterated on Monday his call for more nations in the Middle East to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel as part of a peace deal with Iran.
· Tyler Pager
Japan's smaller firms struggle to pass on higher costs from Iran war
A man walks through a storage area at Kawakami Paint Manufacturing's plant in Amagasaki, Japan. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
· Staff Writer
Mexico's president confirms her country will host Iran's World Cup team
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a soccer ball to children after her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Iran are preparing for the World Cup at a training camp in Turkey
· Bbcsport
Iran orders internet restoration after months-long blackout
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet access across the country, according to a report by Mehr News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
Trump vincula el pacto con Irán a que más países se sumen a los Acuerdos de Abraham
El presidente Donald Trump habla en Rockland Community College, el 22 de mayo de 2026, en Suffern, Nueva York (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Trump Tells Arab States Joining Abraham Accords Should Be 'Mandatory' - Throws Open Door For Iran In Grand Deal
President Trump is still trying to play the role of the globe's ultimate deal-maker via Truth Social, using a mix of mandatory diplomacy and ultimate economic carrots, issuing a lengthy missive on Iran talks and the Abraham Accords on Monday morning.
· Tyler Durden
Mexico to host Iran team after US refusal ahead of World Cup
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government has agreed to host Iran’s national football team during the upcoming World Cup after the United States refused to accommodate the squad.
· Middleeasteye
Trump links normalizing ties with Israel to Iran peace deal
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Monday said Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations must normalize ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran to open Hormuz 30 days after US deal to end fighting: source
The Strait of Hormuz is a major bottleneck for energy shipments from the Middle East. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
The US president pointed to Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia and Turkey to join the agreements aimed at normalising ties with Israel
· Associated Press
Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
The US president pointed to Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia and Turkey to join the agreements aimed at normalising ties with Israel
· Associated Press
President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal
Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United States
· Reuters
No piece of paper is going to keep Israel from attacking Iran if red lines are crossed - comment
On and off for around 20 years I called for Israel or the US or both to bomb Iran's nuclear weapons program, or to "Target Tehran" as my 2023 book was titled.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB