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Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred?

peace deal will include a clause on this. “The Supreme Leader’s directive, and the consensus within the establishment, is that the stockpile of enriched uranium should not leave the country,” Reuters reported, quoting

‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks

peace deal with Tehran. With [US inflation at a three-year high](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/12/us-inflation-april-iran-war), and fuel costs still climbing after a sharp rise in oil prices, the US president said on Tuesday that

Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

peace via Pakistani mediators. So, what is the “deal” Trump is announcing now to end this war, which has been widely unpopular in the US, pulled down Trump’s approval rating, and brought about

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

updated version, the Geran. While a Shahed can cost between $80,000 and $130,000 (£59,500 and £95,500), Zelensky says it can be intercepted with systems costing as little

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

updates: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as ceasefire takes hold** ![A man walks among debris in a mosque

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

updates in the Middle East conflict: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes hold

Middle East crisis live: Iran threatens ‘harsh response’ if Israel fails to cease attacks in Lebanon

update yesterday, the IDF said it intercepted “several rockets” launched by [Hezbollah](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hezbollah) towards its troops operating in southern Lebanon, and that it struck and destroyed the launcher. Hezbollah has not issued

What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium

talk about regime change. I never cared about regime change. It [was] never a part.” However, on February 28, when the US and Israel launched the first strikes on Tehran, Trump suggested that

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

updates in the Middle East conflict: Strait of Hormuz | World leaders on ceasefire | Lebanon reactions | European leaders --- ## A flurry of announcements and reactions on Friday Iran said early Friday it was reopening the Strait

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Iran peace talks. **Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images** Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images - 🎧 **The extension of the ceasefire is not surprising because, despite his significant threats**, Trump's actions have made it clear that

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

peace talks," Tahir Andrabi, a spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign ministry [told](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-israel-lebanon-leaders-talks-ceasefire-trump-rcna332095) Reuters. Israel, however, continued operations in southern Lebanon Thursday, including an airstrike that destroyed the last bridge linking southern Lebanon

Staying strong, then falling apart: How a military family grapples with the Iran war

peace talks — has reshaped life at home thousands of miles away. The family asked NPR to not name the soldier because they say he fears retribution for being featured in a media story. In their

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

peace talks. The comment drew a sharp response from Trump, who soon indicated that U.S. troop levels in Germany were under review. [![Demonstrators hold photographs of Spain's prime minister and the killed Iranian supreme