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US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?

news agency reported that Washington and Tehran had given an “in principle agreement” to extend the ceasefire to allow for diplomatic overtures, citing unnamed regional officials. However, a US official was quoted by Reuters

How two ceasefires and opening of Hormuz could boost Iran talks

attacks on Beirut). But Iran and Pakistan both insisted that Lebanon must be included. That has now happened, much to the fury of Israelis living close to the northern border who believe that their Prime

Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?

attacks on Israel and US military assets and infrastructure in Gulf countries, causing multiple deaths. After the recent capture of the tankers by the US, Iran called Washington’s actions “piracy” and threatened to strike

Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression

news of friends in detention. Shirin - not her real name - is constantly anxious. She is showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. Her left hand is no longer fully functional. "Whenever I hear a disturbing

First Thing: Former FBI director James Comey indicted over Instagram seashells post

Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons. But, as head of state, the king is above party politics and remains neutral. - **How else is the 250th anniversary being marked?** The US will issue limited-edition

King Charles visits Trump: what are the potential pitfalls for the monarch?

Iran and security concerns after Saturday night’s [shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/donald-melania-trump-white-houe-correspondents-dinner). Many challenges lie ahead as he takes up his [UK government-decreed task](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/31/king-charles-state-visit-to-us-to-go-ahead-buckingham-palace-confirms)

First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

Iran while resorting to “dangerously exaggerated” statements to create an inaccurate picture of a US military triumph. ## **Video shows moment shooter tried to storm White House dinner** ![A still from security footage with a white

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

news that the conflict could end much sooner than expected by selling oil, with the price plunging by around 25%. However, market data shows a huge surge of bets were placed on the price

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

attack, the Iranians will bomb desalination plants in the Gulf, which these states are really dependent. Within a matter of days, you could find countries literally running out of water,” he says. “The scale

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

US of ceasefire violation Iran has said the new U.S. effort is a violation of the fragile ceasefire that has held for more than three weeks. In a post on X Tuesday, Iran's powerful

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The Department of Justice has secured a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.** The DOJ is accusing him of threatening President

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Tensions are rising in the two ceasefires in the Middle East.** Iran has [not officially recognized](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5796726:x) the ceasefire that President Trump

Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’?

attack we made with the B-2 bombers,” he said, referring to US strikes in [June last year](/news/2025/6/22/us-joins-israel-in-attacks-against-iran-strikes-key-nuclear-sites). A deal, he added, could come “over the weekend”. Trump said he would consider travelling

SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries

attacked the Emirates since the ceasefire began.  In this picture obtained

Keisha Lance Bottoms’ lead is making some Georgia Democrats uneasy

us to nominate her,” said one longtime Democratic strategist unaffiliated in the race. “If she's at the top of the ticket, the whole ticket loses. If she's not … we can sweep

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Two ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday morning**, hours after President Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with

Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

attacked Iran in February - have virtually ground to a halt. Iran has used the closure of the strait as a pressure tactic in the fragile peace negotiations with the US. India, which imports more than

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump has been referring to the war in Iran in the past tense,** despite the fact that peace talks in Pakistan stalled

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

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The U.S. military announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites** in Southern Iran. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

news conference at the White House on Feb. 27, 2025. **Carl Court/Getty Images** Carl Court/Getty Images In a statement to NPR last week, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal