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Summary

  • A memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been "largely negotiated" with Iran and will open the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
  • Pakistan army chief Munir's talks in Iran were highly productive, army statement says
  • Iran says in 'final stage' of drafting framework for deal with US: state TV
  • Hezbollah says Tehran proposal has 'demand to include Lebanon'
  • 1:04 AM, May 24, 2026

    Keep reading Khaleej Times for the latest

  • 12:56 AM, May 24, 2026

    Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated', says Trump

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  • 10:30 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 10:23 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 10:18 PM, May 23, 2026

    Israeli soldier killed

  • 9:37 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 9:18 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 9:08 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 8:33 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 8:13 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 7:43 PM, May 23, 2026

    Trump says may make decision on Iran draft agreement on Sunday

  • 6:58 PM, May 23, 2026

    Iran says ending US naval blockade part of draft framework

  • 6:40 PM, May 23, 2026

    Pakistan army issues statement

  • 6:33 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 6:14 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 5:42 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 5:40 PM, May 23, 2026

    Hezbollah says Tehran proposal has 'demand to include Lebanon'

  • 5:33 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 5:28 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 4:57 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 4:49 PM, May 23, 2026

    Lebanon says Israeli strike targets army barracks, wounding soldier

  • 4:19 PM, May 23, 2026

    GPS not working? Some residents see humour

  • 4:12 PM, May 23, 2026

    Pakistan army chief leaves Tehran: Iranian reporter

  • 3:40 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 3:35 PM, May 23, 2026

    Israel warns of imminent strikes on several Lebanese villages

  • 3:17 PM, May 23, 2026

    Qatar Emir holds phone call with Trump

  • 3:10 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 3:05 PM, May 23, 2026

    Modi calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts

  • 3:02 PM, May 23, 2026

    Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf speaks to Asim Munir

  • 2:49 PM, May 23, 2026

    US Secretary of State invites India PM to White House

  • 2:17 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 2:04 PM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 1:41 PM, May 23, 2026

    Look: Israeli evacuation orders push deeper into Lebanon

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  • 1:32 PM, May 23, 2026

    IRGC says 25 ships pass via Hormuz: Fars

  • 1:14 PM, May 23, 2026

    International Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals

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  • 12:55 PM, May 23, 2026

    Trump skips son's wedding as Iran talks continue

  • 12:41 PM, May 23, 2026

    Qatar PM holds phone call with Iran FM

  • 12:35 PM, May 23, 2026

    What US sanctions on two officers mean for Lebanon

  • 12:00 PM, May 23, 2026

    Look: People inspect the site of an Israeli strike

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  • 11:39 AM, May 23, 2026

    Look: Kids play on shores of Bandar Abbas

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  • 11:09 AM, May 23, 2026

    Iran FM says Tehran 'engaged in diplomatic process'

    quote    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.

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

  • 10:55 AM, May 23, 2026

    Tehran accuses US of 'excessive demands': Iranian media

  • 10:48 AM, May 23, 2026

    Iran FM holds phone call with Omani counterpart 

  • 10:10 AM, May 23, 2026

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

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  • 10:02 AM, May 23, 2026

    Displaced Lebanese woman distributes mana'eesh

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  • 9:33 AM, May 23, 2026

    UAE warns Hormuz threats could disrupt global food, energy supplies

    quote    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.

    Sarah Al Awadhi, First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN

  • 9:17 AM, May 23, 2026

    Quiet kind of hope

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  • 8:59 AM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 8:17 AM, May 23, 2026

    Pakistan army chief meets Iran FM

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  • 8:00 AM, May 23, 2026

    Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 10

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  • 7:45 AM, May 23, 2026

    US Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on 'pause'

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

    Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao

  • 7:41 AM, May 23, 2026

    Iraq FM supports US-Iran peace talks progress

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  • 7:37 AM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 7:36 AM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 7:35 AM, May 23, 2026

    Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

  • 7:30 AM, May 23, 2026

    Indian retailers raises fuel prices a third time

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  • 7:20 AM, May 23, 2026

    Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran

  • 7:17 AM, May 23, 2026

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

  • 7:12 AM, May 23, 2026

    Welcome to our Day 46 coverage!