(2026-05-24). Israeli attacks on Lebanon spur fears of US-Iran deal derailing. newarab.com 
Israel continued its strikes on The deal, which was agreed in principle on Sunday, is reported to have a 60-day truce for further negotiations and to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah. | Uncertainty remains over whether Israel could attempt to undermine any ceasefire by continuing its war on Lebanon. | A truce…
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-24). 'Nuclear weapons are haram in Islam': Iran representative in India says Tehran doesn't want nukes. coastaldigest.com
(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). The Hidden Geopolitics Behind Trump's Iran War Negotiations. thinktank.pk The Middle East once again stands at the center of global attention after US President Donald Trump claimed that an agreement to end the Iran war has been "largely negotiated." The statement immediately sparked international debate, raising hopes of de-escalation while also fueling skepticism among diplomats, analysts, and regional observers. At a time when tensions …
(2026-05-24). How Chinese traders in Iran are keeping business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping. scmp.com As the US-Israel war on Iran stretches past its 80th day and continues to upend global naval shipping, a growing number of Chinese investors in Iran are turning to railway and overland transport routes to keep their businesses afloat. | While disruptions to ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of abating, many are hoping that transcontinental freight links across Eurasia could become a more reliable option.
(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). Iran hawks in US, Israel warn against potential US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel: judiciary. newarab.com 
"Mojtaba Kian… who sent information related to the country's defence industry units to the enemy, was hanged early this morning," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. | It said he shared information related to Iran's defence capabilities during the nearly 40-da…
(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). 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). Pakistan hopes to host next round of peace talks 'very soon': PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of US-Iran talks "very soon," as diplomatic efforts push toward a possible agreement. In a post on X, he pledged that Pakistan would continue its peace efforts "with utmost sincerity." | I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace and for holding a very useful and productive telephone call earlier today, with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir… | — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 24, 2026 | Washingto…
(2026-05-24). US lawmakers split over proposed Iran agreement. newarab.com 
US lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over
(2026-05-23). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-24). The World cannot contain Iran forever outside the Global Order. juancole.com That figure —
(2026-05-24). What is in the reported US-Iran draft agreement. newarab.com 
(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). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote
(2026-05-24). Karnataka NEET aspirant who scored 92% in PU dies by suicide. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-24). From Iran to Ukraine, lasting Ceasefires remain Elusive. juancole.com
(2026-05-23). Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says. al-monitor.com By Emily RoseJERUSALEM, May 24 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon during a phone call about an emerging agreement between Washington and Iran on Saturday, an Israeli source said.Trump said Washington and Iran had "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passage that has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran in February.
(2026-05-23). Hormuz Cannot Become a Toll Gate. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's announcement of a surveillance and permit zone stretching from Qeshm toward Fujairah is not merely another Gulf security measure. It is an attempt to redefine one of the world's most important waterways by administrative decree. The Strait of Hormuz is not a private corridor, a customs lane, or a geopolitical cash machine. It is …
(2026-05-23). Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines. al-monitor.com May 24 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an agreement being negotiated by President Donald Trump and Democrats dismissing it as accomplishing little.