(2026-05-24). 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). 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 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). Iran hawks in US, Israel warn against potential US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
(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…
(2026-05-23). 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). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote
(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). From Iran to Ukraine, lasting Ceasefires remain Elusive. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). Karnataka NEET aspirant who scored 92% in PU dies by suicide. coastaldigest.com
(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 …