Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’ following ‘very good’ talks in past 24 hours
Trump said talks over the past 24 hours were very good as negotiators weigh a one-page memorandum that could end the conflict.
- President Donald Trump threatened escalated bombing on Thursday if Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials confirmed they are reviewing the latest American proposal.
- The Strait of Hormuz closure has crippled global shipping, costing Hapag-Lloyd around $60 million per week in rising fuel and insurance costs while Brent crude oil stabilized near $100 a barrel.
- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi reported Thursday that diplomatic contact remains continuous, saying "we hope the settlement will be soon rather than later." Wednesday, U.S. forces shot an Iranian oil tanker's rudder during a blockade attempt.
- The United States is pressing China to urge Iran toward a settlement as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met officials in Beijing discussing nuclear programs and sanctions imposed on Tehran.
- Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a high-profile summit on May 14-15, where security implications of the Iranian conflict are expected to remain a central discussion point.
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Africa: Iran Reviews U.S. Proposal to End Gulf War
Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf while leaving tricky issues such as Iran's nuclear programme for later.
Slog AM: Iran Still Mulling on Peace Deal, Straight White Man Sues for Discrimination, and the Wall Street Journal Has Thoughts on the Millionaires Tax
Good Morning! The summery weather is back after a brief overcast break yesterday. Expect highs in the mid-60s with spotty cloud cover, and you can expect that over and over again for the next week or so. Soak up that vitamin D! Just remember to wear sunscreen. (More on that below.) Let’s do the news. Iran Is Still Mulling: As of Thursday morning, Iran still hasn’t responded to the American peace proposal, but there are signs of progress. While…
Iran says it is working with US on proposal that would end hostilities for 30 days
The officials told the New York Times that both sides are looking at a one-page proposal that has three keys points: The lifting of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ships and ports, the opening of the strait to commercial traffic, and an end to the fighting.
Iran Reviews Peace Proposal
A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Iran is reviewing a U.S. plan to end the conflict, reports indicate. According to the Associated Press, the review follows President Trump’s threat to bomb the country unless peace developments are made. “Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blo…
According to the leaked details, the memorandum proposes to declare the end of the war and start a period of one month to negotiate the key issues that divide Washington and Tehran.
Iran talks rife with confusion as Trump voices hope
What happenedTehran is considering a U.S. proposal to formally end the Iran war and start a 30-day clock to negotiate a full agreement, Axios and other news organizations reported Wednesday. Iranian and Trump administration officials “offered contradictory and rapidly changing assessments of the state of the war and peace talks,” The New York Times said, all “while providing few details about those negotiations.”Who said whatIf Iran doesn’t agre…
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