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NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence

Trump has grown increasingly [frustrated with NATO allies](/news/2026/4/9/trump-slams-nato-over-iran-after-meeting-rutte-renews-greenland-threat), accusing them of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran. Speaking on Monday, Rutte acknowledged “disappointment from the US side”. “European leaders

Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’

announced](/news/liveblog/2026/5/6/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks) a temporary pause to the US military’s “Project Freedom” operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying “great progress” had been made towards a potential agreement with Iran. Trump said the operation

Trump’s grip on the party threatens his grasp of Congress

Iran. He's focused on the ballroom. He's announced a $1.8 billion restitution fund with zero details or congressional authority to do so. It just is crazy.” In just one day, a conquered

US has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for first time since 2003

announced extending the truce on Wednesday, but he said the naval siege would persist. For its part, Iran has reblocked the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade [after declaring the waterway completely

Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

announcements haven't been met with tangible investment commitments from India yet. For instance, Mukesh Ambani, one of India's richest men, has been conspicuously silent on Trump's pronouncement that his company Reliance Industries

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say

Iran's leaders are demanding that any deal to end its war with the US and Israel also covers Lebanon, complicating negotiations with US President Trump. NNA reported that Israeli air and artillery strikes intensified

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

announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites** in Southern Iran. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said that Iran's boats were trying to lay mines

Trump says had ‘very good talks’ with Iran as Tehran reviews US proposal

deal”, as Tehran reviews a US peace proposal that sources said would formally end the war. Signalling progress in the ongoing talks [between the two sides](/news/liveblog/2026/5/6/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks), Trump on Wednesday also said Iran should suspend

Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing

announced a pause on a US military operation to escort ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz out of the waterway. The effort – which began on Monday – ratcheted up tensions with the US military claiming

The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back

Iran). Last year, in another blow to Trump, Republicans voted to force the Justice Department to release files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House sought to contain Republican anger over

US, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to know

announced soon. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He said

Xi warns Trump over Taiwan, says differences could lead to clash

Iran. ![China's President Xi Jinping (2nd R) and US President Donald Trump (2nd L) pose for a photo with Eric Trump (R) and his spouse Lara Trump at the Temple of Heaven

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

announced a plan to withdraw 5,000 troops form Germany - an order which has been attributed to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Germany's defence minister said the [Pentagon decision was "foreseeable"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9pn541jjlo).

Trump heads to China to spread the gospel of American tech while emulating Xi Jinping on AI

Iran. On Monday, news broke that outgoing Apple CEO, Tim Cook, as well as SpaceX and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, would join the US president. Other guests from the tech sphere include Meta’s recently

What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?

deal on Iran’s nuclear programme, arguably the most contentious issue between Tehran and Washington. According to US media outlets, the proposal has drawn scrutiny in Washington, and officials there have expressed scepticism. Early indications

Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran

deal between the US and [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran), both sides have ramped up threats once again. A lasting end to the violence feels possible, but so does a renewed round of fighting – and more

US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know

Trump claimed the Touska was hit after it refused to follow US orders to withdraw from its planned passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The US has been imposing a naval blockade since last Monday

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is insider trading corrupting Trump's White House?

announcements over Iran. Some of the biggest movements have been in oil trades. Sarah, Justin, Anthony and Marianna join Matt Chorley on 5Live to answer your questions on what this means for the Trump administration

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

announced the key global shipping channel had been temporarily reopened. US President Donald Trump said Iran cannot "blackmail" the US with threats regarding the waterway, which Tehran has effectively blocked for nearly two months - causing

Republicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting

Iran and slammed a new $1.8 billion ["Anti-Weaponization Fund."](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/21/g-s1-123293/officers-who-defended-capitol-sue) "People are concerned about paying their mortgage or rent, affording groceries and paying for gas, not about putting together a $1.8 billion