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Middle East crisis live: Iran says no final peace agreement reached, after Trump claims deal could be signed soon

detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel), Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others.” ![Damage to vehicles and buildings in Bahrain reportedly caused

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

attacks, comply with the principles of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, and respect the principles of good neighborliness." The statement came despite increasingly strained relations between Saudi and the UAE. Pakistan

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

attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz ![A patrol boat moves through the water as cargo ships sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran

Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say

details. There were contradictory reports from Islamabad. A Pakistani source appeared pessimistic, telling Reuters that Washington and Tehran “keep changing their goalposts” and that time was running out to find agreement. Other regional officials said

Nato seeks to ‘understand the details’ of US decision to withdraw troops from Germany

details of their decision on force posture in Germany”. The remarks suggested the announcement of the withdrawal was a unilateral act, with little or no coordination with Washington’s European allies. “This adjustment underscores

Iran sends response to US proposals to end war

details of its proposals public, either, but reports suggest they centre on a 14-point memorandum of understanding, which could lead to negotiations on Iran's nuclear ambitions. A ceasefire meant to facilitate talks

Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says

detailed nuclear negotiations. Among the provisions it lists are a suspension on Iranian nuclear enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. It cites two US officials

US, Iran trade new attacks amid talks: Here’s what we know

details. Moreover, in a post late on Sunday on Facebook, a senior official in the Iranian Kurdish party Komala accused the IRGC of attacking its base in northern Iraq’s Erbil province. “As Iran

US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup

UAE and Iran have been tense during the war, with Iran hitting the Emirates repeatedly and accusing it of allowing the US to use its territory for attacks on Iran. The US war on Iran

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

details regarding the country’s nuclear issues in this proposal,” he said. Tehran took 10 days to respond. Iran’s written response offered to transfer some enriched uranium to a third country while postponing nuclear

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

details showed distance between Trump’s position and Iran’s. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that, in light of a [10-day pause](/news/2026/4/17/what-we-know-about-the-israel-lebanon-ceasefire) in fighting in Lebanon, “the passage

Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch

attacks on US assets in solidarity with Tehran. Iran, which wields considerable influence over Iraqi politics, has also been involved in the political crisis. It has cultivated Shia parties following the removal of President Saddam

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

UAE and Qatar - all hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent weeks - to share drone expertise and technology, tightening alliances and benefitting from business - and it hopes defence deals - with wealthy US-allied countries