(2026-05-25). Why Trump's draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu's Middle East plans. scmp.com For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has preached a mantra of peace and stability in the Middle East through the destruction of Iran's Islamic Republic. | The obliteration of the ayatollahs, he prophesied, would lead to the normalisation of relations between Israel and the wider Arab-Islamic world — with Israel emerging as the Middle East's dominant power and indispensable security provider.
(2026-05-25). US, Iran could finalise deal 'maybe today,' says Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that there might be news "maybe today" in the talks between Iran and the US to end the war. | "Work still in progress. We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today…," Rubio told reporters in the Indian capital New Delhi, as he flew to the Indian city of Agra to visit the landmark, Taj Mahal. | The US diplomat said there is "a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits, get the straits open, enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matters." | "Hopefully we can pull it off,"
(2026-05-25). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an agreement between Iran and the United States to Lebanon's health ministry raised the overall toll in the war since March 2 to 3,123 killed. | It said two people including a paramedic from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed on Sunday in Israeli raids. | A day earlier 11 people including six women and a child were killed in…
(2026-05-25). Rising unemployment in Australia points to Iran war's deepening impact. wsws.org These results provide an indication of the worsening price being paid by working-class households, and especially young people, for the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-25). This week in history: May 25-31. wsws.org US convicts four in embassy bombings; Syria intervenes in Lebanon civil war; Britain opposes Iran oil nationalization; Ukrainian rightist assassinated in Paris.
(2026-05-25). Democrats join Republicans to attack Trump over Iran negotiations. wsws.org The announcement Saturday by the Trump administration that it had "largely" reached an agreement with Iran has drawn denunciations from broad factions of the US political establishment, with Democrats joining Republicans to attack the proposed agreement as insufficiently advantageous to US imperialism.
(2026-05-25). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-25). U.S. still refusing to accept certain clauses of possible peace MoU with Iran ⚪ media. ecns.cn The United States is still refusing to accept certain clauses of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on ending the war, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions. scmp.com The annual haj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday. | More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the haj passport forces, said on Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the haj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions and uncertainty.
(2026-05-25). Speaking Clearly about our Wars is a Favor to Ourselves. juancole.com College Park, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On April 24, Secretary Hegseth said the war on Iran was
(2026-05-25). Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — Reuters Trump says informed representatives not to rush into deal.Tasnim says key clauses of possible deal…
(2026-05-24). Presidente iraní reafirma que Teherán no busca armas nucleares. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, aseguró este domingo que su país no busca desarrollar armas nucleares y reiteró la disposición de Teherán a ofrecer garantías a la comunidad internacional sobre el carácter pacífico de su programa nuclear. | Durante una entrevista concedida a la televisión estatal iraní, el mandatario afirmó que la República Islámica "está dispuesta a garantizar al mundo que no busca adquirir armas nucleares". | Pezeshkian sostuvo además que Irán no pretende generar inestabilidad ni conflictos en la región, aunque acusó a Israel de aprovechar las tensiones regionales para mantener un clim…
(2026-05-24). What we know about the possible US-Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the world might "get some good news" soon after President Donald Trump announced an agreement had been "largely negotiated" and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. | Before Trump's announcement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei spoke of "a trend towards rapprochement" with Washington, but warned that "it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on…
(2026-05-24). What we know about the proposed US-Iran deal. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026. — Reuters More than three months after the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran, renewed hopes have emerged that the conflict may soon come to an end.The war…
(2026-05-24). Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves Marine One to board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Strait of Hormuz reopening under emerging deal.Pakistan…
(2026-05-24). Trump to allow Iran to dictate terms, protecting its deadliest proxy right before major attack. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah claimed Iran's latest ceasefire proposal included guarantees for Lebanon as Israeli strikes intensified across the south. The group said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a message promising Tehran would "never abandon" Hezbollah amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israel military action. Reports also claimed Pakistani mediators carried Iran's proposal to Washington. Meanwhile, Lebanon insisted its security talks with Israel must remain separate from U.S.-Iran negotiations. Fresh Israeli evacuation warnings and strikes in Nabatieh have now fueled fears that the Lebanon front could once again explode i…
(2026-05-24). Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal. newarab.com 
Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since Iranian officials have said an understandin…
(2026-05-24). Israel's Push for Conflict Reveals Deep Divide With Washington. thinktank.pk As the United States pushes for fragile ceasefire diplomacy with Iran and regional actors, Israel appears increasingly unwilling to fully embrace de-escalation. Recent reports suggest that Israeli political and military circles continue discussing renewed military options despite ongoing negotiations led by Washington and regional mediators. This contradiction has raised a larger geopolitical question: why does …
(2026-05-24). Pak hopes to host new US-Iran talks soon: PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of US-Iran talks "very soon," as diplomatic efforts push toward a possible agreement. He pledged that Pakistan would continue its peace efforts "with utmost sincerity." | In a post on X, PM Shehbaz congratulated US President Donald Trump for actively engaging in peace prospects by having a "very useful" and "productive" telephone call on Saturday with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Pakistan. | He also appreciated the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Sta…
(2026-05-24). US lawmakers split over proposed Iran agreement. newarab.com 
US lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over
(2026-05-24). Trump Says He Told US Negotiators Not to 'Rush Into a Deal' With Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday that he told his negotiators not to "rush into a deal" with Iran, comments that come after a series of reports said that a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran could be reached soon. "The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive …
(2026-05-24). Trump slows push for Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Sunday tempered expectations of an imminent agreement with Iran, saying he had instructed American negotiators "not to rush into a deal" despite earlier indications from senior US officials that a breakthrough to end the three-month Middle East conflict could be close. | In a post on Truth Social, Trump said negotiations with Iran were proceeding in an "orderly and constructive manner" but stressed that "time is on our side". He said the US naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports and shipping routes would remain in place until a final agreement was "reached, certified and signed".
(2026-05-24). Chris Hedges On America's War Delusions: 'Alice In Wonderland Garbage'. popularresistance.org As the United States sinks deeper into another catastrophic Middle East confrontation, veteran journalist Chris Hedges joins political scientist Stephen Walt and journalist Ryan Grim for a blistering discussion on the unraveling of American power, the dangerous illusions driving Washington's war machine, and the growing global consequences of the conflict with Iran. | Drawing direct parallels to the invasion of Iraq, the conversation tears apart the fantasy that endless militarism creates "stability." Instead, Hedges argues that the United States has spent decades destabilizing the region through wars, regime-cha…
(2026-05-24). What is in the reported US-Iran draft agreement. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). The World cannot contain Iran forever outside the Global Order. juancole.com That figure —
(2026-05-24). US Tells Japan To Expect Severe Delays in Delivery of Tomahawk Missiles Due to Iran War. news.antiwar.com The US has told Japan to expect severe delays in the delivery of 400 Tomahawk missiles due to the US war against Iran, The Financial Times has reported. Sources told the FT that US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth informed Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi of the delay during a call earlier this month. Tokyo …