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Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend that ended without any agreement. But on Tuesday

U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

agreement between the U.S., Israel and Iran.** The future of peace talks remains uncertain. A temporary

U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom

agreement on nuclear issues, including highly enriched uranium. The U.S. has pressed Iran to send highly enriched uranium out of the country for safe-keeping. Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful

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

U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said that Iran's boats were trying to lay mines, and the [military acted in "self-defense."](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/nx-s1-5833690/u-s-iran-negotiations-updates) President Trump raised expectations for peace over

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

peace agreement. An official in Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the kingdom and U.S. ally refused to support Trump's effort to reopen the strait by force. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran

How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

agreement** that the U.S. and Iran are expected to sign on Friday to begin negotiations to end hostilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be party to those negotiations, and it could spoil peace

U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, on October 13, 2025.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2470x2470+618+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa6%2Fa9%2F02c1666e43f5b6dc1d8cd54b2e95%2Fgettyimages-2240461550.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5857167/trump-g7-iran-war-macron-france) ### [Politics](https://www.npr.org/sections/politics/) ### [The U.S.-led war in Iran will dominate Trump's G7 trip to France](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5857167/trump-g7-iran-war-macron-france)

G7 leaders open summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East

agreement to end the 3 1/2-month-old U.S. war against Iran. In recent weeks, the Iran conflict has overshadowed the war in Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin launched more than four years ago. ### [World

Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's rise

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app

peace agreement with Iran. This week, President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum, which offers benefits to Iran but is only a first step toward a comprehensive deal. Yesterday, the U.S

What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it

U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. The talks, led by Vice President JD Vance, produced no concrete movement toward a peace deal. **Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images** Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty

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

U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward "sustainable peace" and reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Hezbollah, meanwhile, urged people displaced

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

peace talks with Iran – which says it might not even show up. Tehran's reticence comes after the U.S. on Sunday fired on and seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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

U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward "sustainable peace" and reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Hezbollah, meanwhile, urged those displaced

What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump

U.S. President Trump aimed at ending the war and launching negotiations on a broader agreement, in Tehran, Iran, early Thursday. **Iranian Presidency Office via AP** Iranian Presidency Office via AP Vice President JD Vance

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

agreement sooner rather than later," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. "We hope the parties will reach a peaceful and sustainable solution that will contribute not only to peace in our region but to international

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war

peace having faltered. And fighting has heated up between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon despite a nominal ceasefire there. ### Barakah plant can provide a quarter of the UAE's energy

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

U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward "sustainable peace" and reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Hezbollah, meanwhile, urged those displaced

With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

Iran's] minelaying vessels," said Scott Savitz, a senior engineer at the RAND School of Public Policy who has provided analytical support to the U.S. Navy and its mine warfare command. And the demining efforts

Trump says deal to end Iran war will be signed Sunday, as Iran disagrees on timing

U.S. and Iran peace deal within reach, Pakistan's prime minister says](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5854970/trump-iran-peace-deal-cancel-strikes) Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said he didn't think a finalized pact would happen so soon.Baghaei