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  • Published: Fri May 8, 2026, 7:14 AM

Rubio says US expects Iran response on proposal later Friday

By:Bahni BandyopadhyayElizabeth GonzalesSalma El Omla
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Key Events

Summary

  • Trump says ceasefire with Iran still in place despite exchange of fire in Hormuz
  • Senior Iranian MP warns US naval blockade will trigger military response, Fars News says
  • Adviser to Iran supreme leader compares control of Hormuz to 'atomic bomb'
  • US will facilitate 2 days of ‘intensive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon on May 14 and 15
  • UAE to decide on May 10 if schools, universities continue distance or in-person learning
  • 3 people were injured as UAE defence forces engaged 3 ballistic missiles and 2 drones early today
  • 11:55 PM, May 08, 2026

    Day 31 of ceasefire wrap

  • 11:15 PM, May 08, 2026

    Hezbollah claims new attack targeting military base in Israel

  • 10:42 PM, May 08, 2026

    Photos: Displaced take shelter at a stadium in Beirut

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  • 9:51 PM, May 08, 2026

    UAE universities to decide on in-person or remote learning on May 10

  • 9:37 PM, May 08, 2026

    KHDA to announce decision on remote or in-person learning for private schools on May 10

  • 9:25 PM, May 08, 2026

    US will facilitate 2 days of ‘intensive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon on May 14 and 15

  • 9:11 PM, May 08, 2026

    Adviser to Iran supreme leader compares control of Hormuz to 'atomic bomb'

  • 8:46 PM, May 08, 2026

    Watch: US President Donald Trump speaks at White House

  • 8:37 PM, May 08, 2026

    Rubio urges Europeans to share the Iran burden

  • 8:37 PM, May 08, 2026

    UAE authority says in-person or distance learning to be confirmed on May 10

  • 8:18 PM, May 08, 2026

    Struggle against oppression shines in history of this land: Iranian President

    quote    The policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to expand friendly relations based on mutual respect and shared interests. The policy of colonialism and exploitation will have no place in the future world. Just as tolerance is deeply rooted in the culture of our people, the struggle against oppression shines in the history of this land. This identity will continue for the exaltation of Iran's name.

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

  • 8:13 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran FM discusses US 'repeated ceasefire violations' with Turkish counterpart

  • 7:49 PM, May 08, 2026

    Senior Iranian MP warns US naval blockade will trigger military response, Fars news says

  • 7:27 PM, May 08, 2026

    US VP Vance meets with Qatar PM to discuss Iran

  • 7:09 PM, May 08, 2026

    Hezbollah says launched missiles at military base in north Israel

  • 6:49 PM, May 08, 2026

    Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal

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  • 6:33 PM, May 08, 2026

    US forces strike two empty Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

  • 6:20 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran media reports new 'sporadic clashes' with US forces in Hormuz

  • 6:08 PM, May 08, 2026

    Europe’s stance on Iran confrontation

  • 6:08 PM, May 08, 2026

    Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub

  • 5:54 PM, May 08, 2026

    'I don't understand why anybody would not be supportive': Rubio

  • 5:43 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of truce after overnight clashes

  • 5:30 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran still reviewing response to US proposal: Tasnim News Agency

  • 5:17 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran FM accuses US of abandoning diplomacy

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  • 5:16 PM, May 08, 2026

    10 injured, 5 missing after Iranian ship attacked near Hormuz: Iranian media

  • 5:10 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran says missile capacity now at 120%

  • 5:08 PM, May 08, 2026

    Explosions heard in province near the Strait of Hormuz

  • 5:07 PM, May 08, 2026

    US military struck empty tankers trying to break Iran blockade: Fox News reporter

  • 5:00 PM, May 08, 2026

    Every American president has said Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon: Rubio

  • 4:40 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran creates agency to collect Strait of Hormuz tolls:  Shipping journal

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  • 4:37 PM, May 08, 2026

    Trump has yet to decide response to allies' denial of military bases: Rubio

  • 4:35 PM, May 08, 2026

    Rubio says had 'very good meeting' with Pope Leo

  • 4:20 PM, May 08, 2026

    Oil pares early gains a day after renewed US-Iran fighting

  • 4:11 PM, May 08, 2026

    Rubio says US expects Iran response on proposal later today

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  • 4:08 PM, May 08, 2026

    US forces block over 70 tankers from Iranian ports: Centcom

  • 4:03 PM, May 08, 2026

    Israeli strike kills 4 in south Lebanon: Health ministry

  • 3:55 PM, May 08, 2026

    Asean leaders push Iran war strategy to ease energy crisis

    quote    The recent crisis is a stark reminder of how vulnerable our our economies remain to sudden shifts in the international order and consequently, the global economy. A few weeks worth of disruptions will take years to be corrected.

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos

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  • 3:51 PM, May 08, 2026

    UAE engages 580 missiles from Iran since Feb 28

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  • 3:35 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iran says redirects US-sanctioned oil tanker to its shores

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  • 3:26 PM, May 08, 2026

    Israel dismantles 8 underground tunnels 'used by Hamas'

  • 3:13 PM, May 08, 2026

    3 injured as UAE engages 2 missiles, 3 drones

  • 2:57 PM, May 08, 2026

    Airlines banned from adding fuel charges after ticket purchase: EU

  • 2:26 PM, May 08, 2026

    Fuel price hikes since Feb 23

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  • 2:16 PM, May 08, 2026

    US hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices

  • 1:54 PM, May 08, 2026

    Ceasefire on its 31st day

  • 1:21 PM, May 08, 2026

    China confirms attack on oil tanker in Hormuz on Monday

  • 12:37 PM, May 08, 2026

    Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions

  • 12:17 PM, May 08, 2026

    70 days of internet blackout in Iran

  • 11:38 AM, May 08, 2026

    Emirates Airbus A380 gets new look in tribute to UAE

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  • 11:22 AM, May 08, 2026

    Lebanon civil defence says Israeli strike kills rescuer in south

  • 11:07 AM, May 08, 2026

    Firm action to be taken against espionage, infiltration: Iran judiciary chief

  • 11:03 AM, May 08, 2026

    British Airways parent says Mideast war to hit annual profits

  • 10:19 AM, May 08, 2026

    Oil prices jump

  • 10:16 AM, May 08, 2026

    Dubai gold prices rise

  • 9:49 AM, May 08, 2026

    Saudi Arabian official dismisses negative media reports

  • 9:43 AM, May 08, 2026

    Japanese shipping company says its vessels did not pay fees transiting Hormuz

  • 9:30 AM, May 08, 2026

    Dubai Taxi Q1 2026 profit drops

  • 9:16 AM, May 08, 2026

    Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade

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  • 8:59 AM, May 08, 2026

    Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy

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  • 8:35 AM, May 08, 2026

    Pakistan requests repatriation of 11 nationals, 20 Iranian seafarers stuck in US-seized ships

  • 8:16 AM, May 08, 2026

    Fujairah confirms sounds heard in some areas result of aerial interceptions

  • 7:58 AM, May 08, 2026

    1,500 ships trapped in Gulf

  • 7:48 AM, May 08, 2026

    Developments so far

  • 7:36 AM, May 08, 2026

    Bahrain, US float Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz

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  • 7:14 AM, May 08, 2026

    UAE defence systems respond to missile threats

  • 7:05 AM, May 08, 2026

    Day 31 of ceasefire