Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated', Hormuz Strait will be opened

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We're dealing with a very difficult group of people. And if it doesn't change, then the president's been clear he has other options.
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It is our collective responsibility to safeguard the stability of the global economy, and we must work together to find innovative ways to drive diversification and enhance our resilience.
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Quiet kind of hope
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7:37 AM, May 23, 2026
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7:30 AM, May 23, 2026
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7:17 AM, May 23, 2026
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Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated', Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Key Events

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Keep reading Khaleej Times for the latest

Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated', says Trump

Iran, Pakistan send revised offer to US to end conflict, reopen Hormuz

Pakistan official says Iran war interim deal is in final phase, fairly comprehensive

Israeli soldier killed

Stability of Gulf region remains fundamental for stability of global economy: GCC chief

UAE President receives call from Qatar's Emir, discuss regional situation

Pakistani security official says MOU being 'fine tuned' to end war: Reuters

Trump to hold talks with Gulf, regional leaders on Saturday, Arab official says

Trump tells CBS that US, Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement

Trump says may make decision on Iran draft agreement on Sunday

Iran says ending US naval blockade part of draft framework

Pakistan army issues statement

US, Iran close to extending ceasefire by 60 days: FT

Iran says in 'final stage' of drafting framework for deal with US: state TV

Iran says Hormuz mechanism should be agreed with coastal states, not US

Hezbollah says Tehran proposal has 'demand to include Lebanon'

Rubio says 'chance' of Iran accepting deal as soon as Saturday

Iran says 'very far and yet very close' to deal, Iranian State TV

US blockade of Iran redirects 100 ships since April 13, Centcom says

Lebanon says Israeli strike targets army barracks, wounding soldier

GPS not working? Some residents see humour

Pakistan army chief leaves Tehran: Iranian reporter

Iranian media says 25 vessels passed through Hormuz in last 24 hours

Israel warns of imminent strikes on several Lebanese villages

Qatar Emir holds phone call with Trump

Araghchi holds second meeting with Pakistan's Asim after talks on Iran proposals

Modi calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts

Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf speaks to Asim Munir

US Secretary of State invites India PM to White House

Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf meets Pakistani army chief: Iran state media

Pause in US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war: Source tells Reuters

Look: Israeli evacuation orders push deeper into Lebanon

IRGC says 25 ships pass via Hormuz: Fars

International Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals

Trump skips son's wedding as Iran talks continue

Qatar PM holds phone call with Iran FM

What US sanctions on two officers mean for Lebanon

Look: People inspect the site of an Israeli strike

Look: Kids play on shores of Bandar Abbas

Iran FM says Tehran 'engaged in diplomatic process'

We're dealing with a very difficult group of people. And if it doesn't change, then the president's been clear he has other options.

Tehran accuses US of 'excessive demands': Iranian media

Iran FM holds phone call with Omani counterpart

Rubio arrives on first visit to India, to meet PM Modi

Displaced Lebanese woman distributes mana'eesh

UAE warns Hormuz threats could disrupt global food, energy supplies

It is our collective responsibility to safeguard the stability of the global economy, and we must work together to find innovative ways to drive diversification and enhance our resilience.

Quiet kind of hope

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says

Pakistan army chief meets Iran FM

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 10

US Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on 'pause'

But, we're just making sure we have everything, then the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems necessary.

Iraq FM supports US-Iran peace talks progress

Blasts in and around Tyre, southern Lebanon, after Israeli warning

Israel carries out five airstrikes in east Lebanon: State news agency

Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Indian retailers raises fuel prices a third time

Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran

Here's what you may have missed on Day 45 of ceasefire:

Welcome to our Day 46 coverage!

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