A declaration of intent to end the war with Iran is criticized in the United States for containing too many concessions to Tehran. President Donald Trump denounces the critics as “idiots.” In Iran, the agreement is hailed as historic.
World politicsThe United States has released the draft agreement that is expected to be signed by Iran and the United States on Friday. The 14-point document was read out by a US government representative during President Donald Trump's press conference on Wednesday - following widespread criticism that the text had been kept secret.
WorldIran's oil exports will resume and a plan will be created to enable the country's economic development, according to a draft agreement between Iran and the United States seen by media outlets.
WorldOil tankers have been able to leave Iran for the first time since the US imposed a naval blockade, with at least three ships passing through the zone patrolled by the US Navy, a monitor said.
WorldIsrael confirms attacks in southern Lebanon. Several people were killed in the drone attacks.
WorldIsrael's military operations in Lebanon are "minor" and the Iran deal can survive continued attacks there, U.S. President Donald Trump claims. But he also opens up the possibility of Syria having a role - "If Israel can't do it without killing everyone else."
World politicsThe US and Iran are said to have agreed to end the war on all fronts - including in Lebanon. The question is whether Israel plans to play along. It is difficult to have a ceasefire when Israel is in the middle of Lebanon, says Middle East expert Aron Lund.
World politicsBoth Iran and the United States are claiming victory after they reached a memorandum of understanding intended to end the Iran-Iraq war. A formal signing ceremony will be held on Friday, followed by negotiations for a “real” peace agreement within 60 days. Here’s what is known about the deal:
ConflictsThe United States and Iran signed a deal on Friday aimed at peace across the Middle East on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Despite the agreement, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue.
WorldA far-right minister in the Israeli government objects, saying the agreement between the US and Iran does not apply to Israel. The Israeli military intends to remain in southern Lebanon, where new skirmishes are reported.
WorldMiddle East expert Anders Persson believes the agreement between Iran and the US is a diplomatic breakthrough. At the same time, he warns of three potential pitfalls in the fragile process ahead.
WorldSwedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) welcomes the agreement between the US and Iran. She tells TT it is now of utmost importance that the Strait of Hormuz be opened.
WorldU.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have digitally signed a deal with Iran. On the Iranian side, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has signed the agreement.
World politicsAs an Iran-U.S. peace agreement appears close, Israel is attacking targets in Lebanon.
WorldIran and the United States have agreed on a proposed peace agreement, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says on X. He writes that both sides have agreed to "permanently" cease military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
WorldTEXT: Despite signals that a major peace settlement is underway in the Middle East, Israel is attacking Lebanon again.
WorldOne day a deal was said to be close. The next, the bombs were falling in the Middle East again. Now Donald Trump is claiming, once again, that the war is over. Here are the latest developments - in a diplomatic stalemate where the war between the US and Iran has rapidly escalated.
ConflictsMediating country Pakistan says the US and Iran have agreed on the wording of a deal regarding the war in the Middle East. The information comes after both countries said they were close to signing some form of agreement.
WorldIsrael has carried out new deadly attacks in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media report.
WorldThe city of Tyre in southern Lebanon was attacked by Israel on Tuesday. An evacuation order from the Israeli army was issued in the morning, but, according to the state-run Lebanese news agency NNA, the attack occurred before the warning was issued. Eight people are reported to have been killed.
WorldU.S. President Donald Trump says the parties are "in the final stages" of negotiations aimed at reaching a Middle East peace deal, just hours after Iran and Israel ended a day of intense attacks on each other.
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