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warned Iran must “get smart soon” following a [proposal](/news/2026/4/28/whats-in-irans-latest-proposal-and-how-has-the-us-responded) from Iran that would postpone a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme. “Iran can’t get their act together,” Trump
Trump had celebrated the reopening of the strait on Friday, but warned the US attacks would resume until Iran agreed to a deal, which included its nuclear
warning such an attack would be a war crime. To declare victory, Trump needs a deal that is better than the 2015 nuclear deal reached under Barack Obama, Patrick Wintour tells me. (The same deal
Trump is an advantage, but warned their lack of familiarity with Iran’s nuclear file is a “crucial weakness”. ## In the Gulf - **Gulf states align with Iran on Hormuz:** Gulf nations are likely to welcome
Iran rowed back on its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit through the key waterway as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained
warning over the peace deal: "Just like we knocked them out again today, we'll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don't get their
deal", stressing that "all they have to do is abandon a nuclear weapon and in meaningful and verifiable ways". At Friday's news briefing, Hegseth also warned that Washington's continuing blockade of the Strait
Trump said the US has had "very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours" and that a deal is possible. [In its report](https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/iran-us-deal-one-page-memo), Axios describes the memorandum
deal: “Don’t rush me”. - For the first time, Trump clearly said that the US would not use a nuclear weapon in Iran – days after intense speculation over what he might do, when he threatened
warned, without evidence, about the dangers of Iran’s long-range missiles, claiming Iran is producing them [“in very high numbers”](/news/2025/12/29/trump-says-us-would-back-strikes-against-irans-missile-programme) and they could “overwhelm the Iron Dome”. Iran has said its right
warned one Republican strategist. ## Tehran: Holding burning coal Iran’s calculus is equally time-sensitive, but inverted. Where Trump needs a quick exit, Tehran’s survival strategy depends on endurance. The war, which began
deal had not yet been reached because Iran was “in turmoil”. Trump added to reporters in the Oval Office that he would not use a nuclear weapon against Iran as the conflict continues without
Trump expressed optimism this week that a permanent deal is within reach — one that may include Iran relinquishing its enriched uranium. However, experts who spent months negotiating a nuclear agreement during the Obama administration
Trump called Iran’s leadership “lunatics” and warned Tehran would face more severe military action if it did not quickly agree to a deal. But how is Iran likely to respond to the latest
nuclear weapon, according to the Reuters news agency. - **US threatens escalation:** Trump threatened to [resume bombing](/news/liveblog/2026/5/6/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks) in Iran if it did not agree to a deal. “If they don’t agree, the bombing starts
warned Iran against walking away from negotiations. Trump said "We're offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don't, the United States is going
warnings to Tehran, and capable armed forces, the Emiratis still prefer to stay out of direct attacks on Iran. That policy might not survive a collapse of the ceasefire. Longer term, it is spending more
warning that “we have prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield”. The two-week ceasefire – set to expire on Wednesday – had appeared to be in jeopardy after the US said it seized an Iranian
Trump said a deal with Tehran could be within reach, following what he described as “very good talks”, while also warning that the US could resume bombing if Iran refused to agree to a deal
warnings to move from anchorages. It was not clear who sent the VHF messages. ### Iran reviews US response to its latest proposal Tehran is reviewing the U.S. response to its latest proposal