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Trump Details Ultimatum for Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Iran Deal
Donald Trump outlined his requirements for a 60-day ceasefire extension with Iran, demanding total nuclear disarmament, and the immediate unhindered opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 30, 2026
US
US, Iran Agree Deal Framework, Awaiting Trump Approval: US Sources
The 60-day deal will say that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be unrestricted, with no tolls or harassment and with Iran having to remove all mines within 30 days, Axios reported.
May 28, 2026
US
Trump Threatened or Attacked 1 in 13 Countries, CNN Says
A CNN analysis said Trump has threatened or used force against countries representing roughly one in 11 people globally.
May 28, 2026
US
Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Raises Zero Dollars, Reports Say
Trump’s Board of Peace has raised no money into its World Bank fund for Gaza, as donors route small sums into a separate JPMorgan account.
May 27, 2026
US
US Strikes Iran as Rubio Says Deal Could Take ‘Few Days’
US forces struck missile sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran on Monday, though Washington and Tehran report progress on a peace memorandum.
May 26, 2026
US
Iran Refuses to Hand Over Uranium in Pending US Peace Deal
A senior Iranian official clarified that Tehran has not agreed to transfer its highly enriched uranium stockpiles out of the country, contradicting statements from the White House.
May 24, 2026
Iran
Trump Announces Peace Deal ‘Largely Negotiated’ to End US-Iran War
US President Donald Trump announced that a comprehensive peace deal with Iran has been largely negotiated, including terms to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
May 24, 2026
EU
EU Vows Help for Farmers Hit by Iran War Fertilizer Price Hikes
It was a one-two punch for farmers already facing higher costs because of the war in Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
Iran
Trump Says Held Off on New Iran Attack, Upbeat for Agreement
Trump says he halted a planned US strike on Iran after Gulf allies urged restraint, citing progress in talks that could avert a wider regional war.
May 19, 2026
Middle East
War in Middle East: Latest Developments
The Middle East conflict continues to see fragile ceasefires tested by fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon and deadly fuel protests in Comoros.
May 17, 2026
US
Internal Rift Divides Trump’s Administration Over Next Steps in Deadlocked Iran War
A widening internal division has emerged within the White House over whether to resume aggressive military strikes or sustain diplomatic pressure, following a stalled summit breakthrough with China.
May 17, 2026
US
Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Tough Times’ Ahead Without a Peace Deal
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that it faces “very tough times” if it fails to sign a permanent peace treaty, as updated Pentagon figures show the conflict has cost Washington $29 billion.
May 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
China, US Cooperating to Force Diplomatic Resolution to Ukraine and Middle East Wars
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed that Beijing and Washington are deploying “significant efforts” to jumpstart peace negotiations for the stalemated conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
May 16, 2026
US
US Prepares ‘Escalation Plan’ Targeting Iran’s Nuclear and Oil Assets – NYT
Advisors to US President Donald Trump have prepared contingency plans to resume and expand military strikes against Iran, including a high-risk special forces raid on the Isfahan nuclear facility.
May 16, 2026
Middle East
War in Middle East: Latest Developments
Fresh Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and an OPEC oil export collapse have rattled the Middle East, even as Washington attempts to solidify a fragile 45-day ceasefire extension.
May 16, 2026
US
Washington Secures 45-Day Extension of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their fragile ceasefire for an additional 45 days following highly productive talks hosted by the US State Department in Washington.
May 16, 2026