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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

Iran said it was reviewing the U.S. response to its latest proposal to end the war and made clear these are not nuclear negotiations

Trump rejects Iran's latest response to U.S. ceasefire proposal

negotiations is focused exclusively on the cessation of hostilities in the region." The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting also said that the Iranian "response given to the U.S

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding

responses, each time growing more dangerous. The U.S. strikes complicate Trump's negotiations with Iran

U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

negotiations, but Iran "has not yet reached a conclusion, and no response has been given to the U.S

Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding

U.S. proposal sent to Iran last week are unclear**, but Trump has made it clear he wants Iran to halt nuclear enrichment and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The Iranian state media

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

response to Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian oil facilities and military logistics. Negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine have stalled as the U.S. focuses on its conflict with Iran

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

U.S. imposing a blockade of Iranian ports. ### [Middle East](https://www.npr.org/sections/middle-east/) ### [An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5814972/an-expert-on-iranian-politics-review-the-status-of-negotiations-to-end-the-war-on-iran) Washington has been awaiting

U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire

response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression." The second day of American strikes came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire. It was the third

The UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz

response if Iran interferes ### The U.S. military's Central Command said the two American-flagged merchant ships were "safely headed on their journey" after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. It said Navy guided-missile destroyers

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

Negotiations make little progress Iran's latest proposal for ending the war calls for the U.S. to lift sanctions, end the blockade, withdraw forces from the region, and cease all hostilities including Israel's operations

U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," Central Command said. "U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses

Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

U.S. negotiating team's own planned travel to the Pakistani capital. Araghchi went instead to Oman – which is situated directly across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran – and [met Sultan](https://x.com/RoyalOmanFamily/status/2048334287850930488?s=20) Haitham

Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold

Iran war, according to Omani media. "His Majesty the Sultan emphasised the critical importance of prioritising dialogue and diplomacy as the primary tools for addressing complex issues and establishing a firm foundation for lasting peace

‘The Kamala Harris problem’: Vance’s 2028 hopes hinge on Trump, Iowa Republicans say

responsibility for the state of the economy. And the economic effects of Trump’s policies are particularly hard felt in Iowa’s vast agriculture industry. Trump’s tariff regime blocked off markets that had been

What will Trump do next with Iran?

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4963x4963+1241+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F07%2F26%2F89e1f82c47efb343287bc8d73332%2Fap26138690761397.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/g-s1-122762/trump-says-hes-called-off-iran-strike) ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request

US waiting on a response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio

response from them today at some point … I hope it’s a serious offer, I really do … The hope is it’s something that can put us into a serious process of negotiation.”. There have

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

responsible for the attack on the [second cargo vessel](https://x.com/UK_MTO/status/2046856177288405045?s=20), only that there was no damage or injuries. [Iran's semi-official Fars new agency](https://farsnews.ir/Rahgozar_b/1776852637340052800/IRGC-Navy-Seizes-Two-Violating-Vessels-in-Regional-Waters-Transfers-Them-to-Iranian-Coast) later reported that the Iranian

Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along

response to Hezbollah fire on communities in northern Israel. The Israeli leader went to Israel's northern border last Friday and told Israeli troops to "keep striking Hezbollah relentlessly." He went on to say, "Keep

Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen

negotiator in peace talks with the US to end the war, which began on February 28. Yet on Sunday, as Naqvi continued talks with Iranian officials, US President Donald Trump issued a warning on [Truth

Iran fires missiles in Kuwait and Bahrain, U.S. strikes Iran facility

response would be different and more severe, and we acted accordingly," the Guard said in its statement. Central Command also said it "downed multiple drones" launched by Iran targeting American forces in Kuwait. The attacks