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US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says Donald Trump has said that US-Iranian peace talks could resume in Islamabad over the next two days, and complimented the work of Pakistan

Trump moves Camp David cabinet meeting to White House as Iran talks continue

negotiations, including the historic Israeli-Egyptian peace accords. But Trump switched it back to its more accustomed White House setting, citing adverse weather forecasts. “Based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will

Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions

negotiations in Washington on May 14-15 aimed at reaching a peace agreement, a US official said, despite new Israeli strikes. ## In the Gulf - **UAE urges residents to shelter amid aerial threat

First Thing: White House correspondents’ dinner suspect to be charged as motive examined

updates** in our liveblog [here](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/27/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect-charges-donald-trump-king-charles-latest-news-updates). ## **No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield** ![Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi (right), visits the Sultan of Oman, Haitham

Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran - as it happened

negotiation table and agree.” **Stocks in Asia fell sharply and oil prices rose early on Monday after Iran fired missiles at Israel** and after heavy losses on Wall Street. At 9.53am (0053 GMT) Japan

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

Iran to take the initiative has come”. - **How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received?** The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says | First Thing

Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says | First Thing Good morning. Donald Trump has said that [US-Iranian peace talks could resume](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/us-iran-peace-talks-could-resume-in-next-two-days-trump-says) in Islamabad over the next

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

US-allied countries. "We want to help [Gulf states] defend themselves. And we will continue building such partnerships with other countries," Zelensky said. Initially, the impact of the Iran conflict seemed overwhelmingly negative for Ukraine

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

updates from the region: U.S. blockade | Peace talks | Recession fears | Israel-Hezbollah fighting --- ## U.S. military says it has blocked Iranian ports A top U.S. military commander said U.S. forces have imposed a blockade of Iranian

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

peace talks between the US and Iran. Several hours later, Air Force Two hadn't taken off and the negotiations were postponed. President Donald Trump announced that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing

negotiations included lifting US sanctions, ending the US blockade of the strait of Hormuz after the signing of initial understanding, and an immediate end to the war with guarantees against any renewed attack. It followed

Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

Iran war. In Washington, Trump said it "would be great" if Putin and Zelenskyy meet. ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [What's Russia's next move amid its latest attacks against Ukraine?](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5833839/whats-russias-next-move-amid-its-latest-attacks-against-ukraine) Kremlin

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

peace talks with the United States. Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire with Iran this week, hours before it was set to expire, without indicating a new expiration date. Iran has dismissed that extension as "meaningless

Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred?

negotiations between the US and Iran. While uranium enriched to 60 percent is still far short of the 90 percent required for weapons-grade material, it is the point at which it becomes much quicker

US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says

update to lawmakers during a Senate hearing on Thursday, a week after the weapons sale took centre stage in talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. “Right

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump met Lebanese and Israeli envoys at a new round of peace talks Thursday, with Beirut seeking a one-month extension of a shaky ceasefire set to expire. **BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty

Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

peace via Pakistani mediators. So, what is the “deal” Trump is announcing now to end this war, which has been widely unpopular in the US, pulled down Trump’s approval rating, and brought about

What is uranium enrichment and how quickly could Iran build a nuclear bomb?

negotiated](/news/2026/4/21/what-was-the-iran-nuclear-deal-trump-dumped-in-search-of-better-terms) with Iran will be “far better” than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which the US withdrew from in 2018 during his first term. On Tuesday, Trump extended the two-week

Top US Senate Democrats again try for war powers resolution – as it happened

update, cited by AFP. It came as global financial organisations warned of a continuing worldwide oil shock. The directors of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the International Energy Agency (IEA) said

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

updates: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as ceasefire takes hold** ![A man walks among debris in a mosque