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conflict was over, Turner told an event in Washington.  UK envoy Christian Turner has flagged a ‘wide-ranging’ British contribution to protect Hormuz strait shipping. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters
agreement is reached before the current ceasefire with Iran expires next week. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday night, asked by a reporter what he will do if there's no deal before
Agreement” with Tehran. The US president said Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports, which is aimed at forcing Iran to make concessions in negotiations to end the war, would remain in place. Trump
Middle East impossible,” the letter said, “for Iran, for Saudi Arabia, and for every other state in the region making decisions based on their perceptions of the capabilities of their neighbours.” ## What does the letter
agreement in 2021 covering infrastructure, trade and security cooperation. Against that backdrop, analysts say Araghchi’s visit is also aimed at securing diplomatic backing from Beijing at a critical moment in the conflict. Chris Doyle
Washington and Tehran on a deal to end the regional war. "Israel and Iran... are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on 'Peace' are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting
Middle East for five weeks until a two-week truce was declared. Trump announced the naval blockade after a first round of negotiations earlier this month ended without an agreement. Key issues, including Iran
Middle East. The US president said the [economic deal](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/08/trump-and-starmer-confirm-breakthrough-us-uk-trade-deal) struck with the UK, which cut some of his tariffs on cars, aluminium and steel, was “better than I had to” and that
Middle East. As the US-Israel war on Iran drags on, with no agreement in sight, the Trump administration has asked for a $1.5 trillion defence budget for next year – a 42 percent increase
Middle East politics. “The countries of the region have chosen to align their security with broad international alliances. For decades, this model has provided a reasonable deterrent and logistical and intelligence depth that is difficult
Middle East aligned with Iran against Israel. The network also includes Yemen’s Houthis and a collection of armed groups in Iraq. ## Which of the US demands have changed during the conflict? ### Ballistic missiles Before
conflict. But Iranian officials have tempered expectations for a quick breakthrough. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said differences in the mediated talks between Tehran and Washington remain “deep and significant”, signalling that major obstacles still
Middle East war. The US president said he had called off [a fresh wave of strikes](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/18/iran-new-proposal-deal-to-end-war-us-israel), which would have broken the ceasefire in place since early last month. “I was an hour
Middle East, is the scene now set for a pair of historic breakthroughs? The ceasefires - in Iran and Lebanon - are both described as "shaky" (ceasefires generally are), but as the din of war fades away
Middle East peace As [Pakistan](https://www.theguardian.com/world/pakistan) works frantically to narrow differences between Iran and the US in its newfound role as global peacemaker, it is also seeking to recast its diplomatic standing
Middle East](/news/2026/4/15/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-47-of-the-us-iran-conflict). “The urgency is being driven by the ceasefire expiring on April 22, and Pakistani officials are hoping they can get that extended,” said Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett from Islamabad. “Sharif will
Middle East Council on Global Affairs, agreed. What is likely in the next few days, he said, “is narrow kinetic action, likely against IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] assets harassing Hormuz traffic, calibrated so Iran
conflict. US officials have for weeks been signalling that a deal is close, but have offered few specifics on impasses over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, future control of the Strait of Hormuz
agreement” with Tehran could be reached, despite ongoing tensions in the Gulf. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, meanwhile, accused Washington of pursuing a policy of “maximum pressure” and expecting Iran to submit to unilateral demands. Here
Washington's demands for Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions. The reported deal has split Trump's Republicans, with some publicly arguing it is too lenient on Iran. Senator Ted Cruz said it would