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Iran nuclear deal

Iran says no progress in talks with US as Lebanon sees more clashes

A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.
A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.

Iran studying deal to halt war as conflict hardens into stalemate

People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.
People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.

Iran says it does not trust US as Trump toughens peace terms

Protesters wave Iran’s flag during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Tehran on May 29, 2026.
Protesters wave Iran’s flag during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Tehran on May 29, 2026.

US-Iran deal extending ceasefire awaits Trump green light

Iranians drive in front of a large anti-US billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz in Tehran.
Iranians drive in front of a large anti-US billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz in Tehran.

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

The comments by Iran’s top negotiator, Mr Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, were in line with previous defiant statements from Iran but added to questions over how such an agreement might unfold.
The comments by Iran’s top negotiator, Mr Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, were in line with previous defiant statements from Iran but added to questions over how such an agreement might unfold.

Iran says return to war with US unlikely as it reviews draft peace deal

A woman visits the graves of her loved ones on Eid al-Adha – the Great Day of Sacrifice – in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
A woman visits the graves of her loved ones on Eid al-Adha – the Great Day of Sacrifice – in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Tensions high as Iran threatens retaliation against US strikes

A pedestrian walks next to an anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiations, near the former US embassy in Tehran.
A pedestrian walks next to an anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiations, near the former US embassy in Tehran.

Iran’s top envoys in Qatar to discuss potential deal to end war

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.     Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.     Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal will align with US President Donald Trump’s goal to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal will align with US President Donald Trump’s goal to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon.

News analysis

Many questions, few details in latest Iran peace proposal

Some Iran hawks were already taking to social media to denounce the agreement, even before they saw any details.
Some Iran hawks were already taking to social media to denounce the agreement, even before they saw any details.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.