Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade, and eventually form a UN resolution; the White House has refuted this, calling it a 'complete fabrication'
The IRGC has warned of retaliation after US strikes it described as “self-defence actions” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington and Tehran are continuing efforts toward a peace deal, but progress is being slowed by disagreements over Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
Israeli airstrikes killed 31 people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israeli forces have begun ground operations north of their declared security zone in southern Lebanon.
11:21 PM, May 27, 2026
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10:08 PM, May 27, 2026
Gold falls to two-month low
9:51 PM, May 27, 2026
Israel army says all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River 'combat zones'
9:15 PM, May 27, 2026
Strait of Hormuz to open immediately in new framework deal: Trump
9:10 PM, May 27, 2026
Israel warns south Lebanon residents to evacuate to north of Zahrani River
9:06 PM, May 27, 2026
Trump says no country will control Strait of Hormuz
8:49 PM, May 27, 2026
Israeli military spokesperson asks southern Lebanese residents to evacuate
8:44 PM, May 27, 2026
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif talks to Iran President
8:32 PM, May 27, 2026
Rubio says some progress made in negotiations with Iran
8:08 PM, May 27, 2026
Iran's economy 'in freefall'
8:07 PM, May 27, 2026
'Negotiating on fumes'
8:05 PM, May 27, 2026
Trump says 'not satisfied' with deal on Iran
7:57 PM, May 27, 2026
Trump may unilaterally announce success at talks, Iran's Fars News says
7:52 PM, May 27, 2026
Iran would not get sanctions relief in exchange for giving up uranium: Trump
7:41 PM, May 27, 2026
White House says negotiations with Iran proceeding nicely
7:35 PM, May 27, 2026
US extends temporary protected status for Lebanon until November
7:24 PM, May 27, 2026
Israeli military says striking Hezbollah command centres in Tyre
7:08 PM, May 27, 2026
Strike hits near south Lebanon's Tyre after Israeli warning: AFP
6:57 PM, May 27, 2026
'Complete fabrication': White House says Iranian media report on MOU is false
6:42 PM, May 27, 2026
Fire at Imam Khomeini Airport extinguished
6:34 PM, May 27, 2026
US needs to replenish its weapon stockpile: Analysis
6:18 PM, May 27, 2026
At least one killed in unspecified accident at Iran petrochemical complex
6:01 PM, May 27, 2026
Fire breaks out at airport near Tehran
5:43 PM, May 27, 2026
Internet shutdown in Iran lifted: 'Greetings after 88 days'
5:30 PM, May 27, 2026
Filtered Internet in Iran
5:08 PM, May 27, 2026
Israeli military issues evacuation order for Tyre, Lebanon
5:04 PM, May 27, 2026
Lebanese army says one soldier killed in Israeli strike in Bekaa
4:23 PM, May 27, 2026
Draft of MOU with US: Iran state TV
4:00 PM, May 27, 2026
US Central Command says 109 commercial vessels redirected in blockade against Iran
3:38 PM, May 27, 2026
IRGC navy: Passage of 'hostile countries' vessels prohibited
2:31 PM, May 27, 2026
Iran says US, Israel goal still to overthrow Islamic Republic
2:10 PM, May 27, 2026
India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf
2:05 PM, May 27, 2026
Air India cuts more flights as war drives fuel prices higher
"In continuation of our previously announced adjustments to select international services between June and August 2026, we have temporarily rationalised operations on certain domestic routes. These adjustments are driven by the sustained impact of high fuel prices on overall operations
Air India
1:52 PM, May 27, 2026
Hezbollah says clashed with Israeli troops north of Lebanon's Litani river
1:24 PM, May 27, 2026
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US
The possibility of war is low because of the enemy's weakness, the armed forces are lying in wait with full magazines. Do not doubt that we will turn the area from Chabahar to Mahshahr into a graveyard for aggressors
Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political chief IRGC
1:02 PM, May 27, 2026
South Korea says to summon Iran ambassador for protest at attack on ship
Our government plans to summon the Iranian ambassador to explain the investigation results, convey a strong protest regarding the attack on our vessel, and demand responsible measures, including steps to prevent a recurrence
first vice foreign minister Park Yoon-joo
12:24 PM, May 27, 2026
Attack on ship in Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile: S Korea
12:06 PM, May 27, 2026
Eid marked in mourning for families in Beirut
11:47 AM, May 27, 2026
TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap in France through June
10:55 AM, May 27, 2026
The proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict
10:40 AM, May 27, 2026
Iran reopens Tabriz International Airport
10:19 AM, May 27, 2026
UN Security Council Barakah power plant attack
10:06 AM, May 27, 2026
Israel says killed new chief of Hamas armed wing
9:15 AM, May 27, 2026
UAE President extends Eid greetings
8:57 AM, May 27, 2026
Thousands gather on Eid Al Adha across UAE mosques
8:45 AM, May 27, 2026
Gold edges lower
8:42 AM, May 27, 2026
Trump calls off Camp David meeting
8:42 AM, May 27, 2026
Oil pulls back as traders look for progress on US-Iran talks
7:50 AM, May 27, 2026
Lebanon death toll rises to 3,213 since March 2 offensive
7:44 AM, May 27, 2026
Iran warns of retaliation over ceasefire violations
7:39 AM, May 27, 2026
Israel deepening operations in Lebanon: Netanyahu
7:34 AM, May 27, 2026
Sirens sound in several areas in northern Israel
7:31 AM, May 27, 2026
Projectile from Lebanon falls in open area in Israel
7:30 AM, May 27, 2026
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 31, injure 40: Health Ministry