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talks have advanced, but key differences persist, with both sides preparing for either a negotiated deal or a return to war, as Trump appears to seek an “off-ramp” from the conflict
demanded, but merely suspends it. Still, the move is a sharp reversal for a right-wing government that has been one of Europe’s staunchest allies of Israel. Along with Germany, Italy has been
demand sanctions relief as part of any future agreement. “The Iranian regime must be held accountable for its extortion of global energy markets and indiscriminate targeting of civilians with missiles and drones,” Treasury Secretary Scott
Israel and Lebanon were scheduled to resume next week in Washington, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss plans for the closed-door meetings. The official said talks will
demands.” - Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not planning to take part in talks with the United States, hours after Trump said he was dispatching negotiators to Islamabad. - The US president posted
talks focused on Russian military and economic support, including transit routes for Iranian trade. “If the US blockade continues, then the Caspian Sea and the land link with Russia will become
Lebanon, causing the worst global energy crisis since the 1970s and risking a global recession. So what do we know about the talks and where they stand as of now? ## What has the US said
demands over Hormuz:** A top Iranian official said his country’s armed forces would be the authority responsible for the Strait of Hormuz under a proposed national law for managing the waterway. - **Iran blames
demand by modernising systemic energy use,” with grid reforms, > *“ Let us use this to make the switch to electricity – not just in transport, but also in industry and heating. This is not only a matter
talks. This proposal could put that conjecture to the test.  Photos of civilians
demands because of the siege. “A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by the maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the world’s economy, and if the Zionist warmongering across
Lebanon and Israel. Despite the truce, the Israeli military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait
demands. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - ****US pauses Hormuz escorts:**** Trump said he was [halting the US military operation](/news/2026/5/5/trump-announces-pause-on-us-operation-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz) to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just
talks with the US, said it was “impossible for others to pass” the strategic strait without Iran’s consent. He called Washington’s blockade “ignorant” and “foolish”, saying Tehran would not allow others to transit
demands for a ceasefire, with a deadline set for the end of the day.  A man reading news of the Pakistan
Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. Israeli and Lebanese diplomats are expected to meet in Washington for a second round of talks aimed at extending a truce
demanded recognition of its sovereign right to enrich uranium. **Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Pope Leo** over the war in [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran), despite earlier attacks drawing swift criticism from