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A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars

negotiations. Israel's three main conflicts in the past couple of years — in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza — have now reached a pivotal stage of diplomacy. The U.S., which together with Israel attacked Iran

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)

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

negotiators. Iran said it's prepared for either outcome: peace or continued conflict. Israel has pushed for the war to resume, while several Gulf Arab countries oppose it. - 🎧 **Gulf Arab states were not consulted before

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

negotiations, but Iran "has not yet reached a conclusion, and no response has been given to the U.S. side," Iranian state TV reported. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East peace efforts

India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir

role in attempting to mediate an end to the war between the US and Iran. On April 8, the US and Iran announced a Pakistan-mediated [two-week ceasefire](/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire). That came about following hectic

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

peaceful purposes, sees it as a sovereignty issue and has indicated opposition to that option. Hossein Nooshabadi, a senior foreign ministry official quoted by Iran's ISNA news agency, said Iran's demands include "ending

U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire

role was not immediately clear. Capt. Tim Hawkins, a Central Command spokesman, said U.S. forces "communicate and coordinate" with commercial ships in the area, but gave no details on military support being offered. ### U.S

Trump announces deal to end war in Iran. And, how to stay safe in deadly heat

role in negotiations, both said on social media that an [official signing ceremony will take place on Friday](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-5858590/us-iran-deal-updates). Shehbaz also said that the U.S. and Iran "declared the immediate and permanent termination

Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining

peace talks in Islamabad, April 11, 2026. [Handout/Office of the Iranian Parliament Speaker via Reuters] Humayun cautioned against viewing the first round as a failure. “I wouldn’t characterise the first round as having failed

In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery and the conquests of the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese sovereigns. ### A call for dignity, acceptance and integration for migrants Speaking of modern-day human traffickers

The United Arab Emirates says it's leaving OPEC, in a blow to oil cartel

role in global energy markets." OPEC includes major state-owned oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran; the UAE joined the group nearly 60 years ago, just a few years after the cartel

Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

negotiated separate deals. On Monday the US began a naval blockade of all Iran-linked ships trying to pass through the strait, further compounding the traffic jam around the waterway through which a fifth

U.S. launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at Gulf States

negotiate an end the war again appeared stuck, with Iran insisting it would maintain its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global energy supplies and sent oil prices higher. The American attack

Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited

peace deal, Israel’s political establishment is reportedly itching for war. Shimon Riklin, an anchor for the right-wing Israeli Channel 14, [blurted](https://www.timesofisrael.com/uproar-after-channel-14-anchor-talks-about-iran-strategy-without-censor-approval/amp/) out apparently confidential plans about a renewed attack

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

peace talks with the US to end the war, which began on February 28. Yet on Sunday, as Naqvi continued talks with Iranian officials, US President Donald Trump issued a warning on [Truth Social](/news/2026/5/17/wont-be-anything-left-trump-issues-threat-to-iran-amid-stalled-talks

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

role in how the exchange is being interpreted by the public. The recent [back and forth started](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5773147/pope-leo-calls-for-peace-and-an-end-to-world-conflicts-in-first-easter-mass) with Leo's calling for peace in response to the war in Iran, and continued