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Iran said it would not be attending any direct talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) while the US blockaded all shipping to or from the Islamic Republic. Trump later claimed that Tehran had offered a new proposal
negotiate a fragile ceasefire in Iran that came into effect last month. Trump added he is not reconsidering Pakistan as a mediator. “They’re great. I think the Pakistanis have been great. The field marshal
claiming Iran chose “not to accept our terms”, adding that the US needs to see a “fundamental commitment” from Tehran [not to develop nuclear weapons](/news/2026/4/14/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban). Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the leader
claimed a deal with Iran to end the war was close, but no agreement has materialised. In other key developments: - **Trump said he was cancelling a third day of US airstrikes and bombings** that
Trump claimed, oil prices have hovered around $90 a barrel in recent days, instead of staying above $100 a barrel as was the case in the early weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran
negotiating. Trump, as always, is doing his best to sound like he's in control, saying a deal with Iran is "very close", that the war is going "swimmingly", telling reporters that Iran has already
Trump, continues to insist a fresh assault on Iran is an option available to him. The Pakistani interior minister, Mohsen Naqvi, met the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, for the second time in two days
Trump to join the attack on Iran was the biggest victory of Netanyahu’s career, but that triumph is crumbling. The US-Iranian peace deal is being negotiated without Israeli participation, and in its current
Iran’s oil exports and apply economic pressure on Tehran, as the US president looks eager to wrap up the war, which is deeply unpopular to many Americans. However, there are no indications that Trump
claiming that most of Iran’s offensive capacity had been destroyed. He also said the US would seize Kharg, an island in the Gulf that handles about 90% of Iran’s oil exports and hosts
Trump called on both sides to stop attacking each other. “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting’,” he said in a brief post on his Truth Social platform. Analysts say a major disagreement between
Iran, on the other hand, wants not only to preserve it as a negotiating card but also to maintain it as a strategic asset.” ## Trump’s messaging problem Complicating Pakistan’s efforts is Trump
claim, and Tasnim, the semi-official Iranian news agency, wrote that “until a potential understanding is announced by Iran, any news from Trump on this matter should be dismissed”. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail
negotiations failed. Earlier in the month, he [threatened extinction](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/trump-iran-threat-truth-social) on “a whole civilization” of Iran, and that its civilians were [actively welcoming US strikes](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/06/trump-iranians-strikes-on-infrastructure) on their country’s infrastructure
negotiating position. Iran fired missiles at the UAE – a reminder to the world that a return to war is close. In a spate of claims and counterclaims, the US military said that they had destroyed
Trump said a deal with Tehran could be within reach, following what he described as “very good talks”, while also warning that the US could resume bombing if Iran refused to agree to a deal
claimed negotiators had reached a preliminary deal that he was considering whether to sign. Channel 12, a prominent independent Israeli news network, contested the details of the call. Amit Segal, the network’s chief political
claim a deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran is imminent. Shipping data from LSEG and Kpler showed that the two supertankers – Chinese-flagged Yuan Gui Yang and Hong Kong-flagged Ocean Lily
Trump disputed the claim and said talks were continuing. The reports by the Fars and Tasnim news agencies, both believed to be close to the Guard, came as tensions flared in Israel's separate
negotiations, Iran on Sunday released a response focused on ending the war on all fronts, including in [Lebanon](/news/2026/5/11/israeli-killings-in-lebanon-rise-is-even-the-pretence-of-a-ceasefire-over), where US ally Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters. Tehran also demanded compensation