Iranian parliament spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the U.S. is “begging” for negotiations with the Islamic Republic, while Tehran has not requested talks or a ceasefire since the war began.
HMS Lyme Bay was observed loading ammunition, supplies, and mine-hunting sea drones in Gibraltar on January 15, 2026, as it prepares to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz region.
On a trip to New Delhi, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is ready to engage in "very serious negotiations" with Iran regarding its nuclear program, contingent upon Tehran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz as per existing agreements. Rubio also warned that if negotiations do not produce results within 60 days, President Trump will maintain all military options.
On February 17, 2025, Vahid Ghasemi, a biology teacher at Beheshti High School in Firuzkuh, was sentenced to death by the Islamic Republic regime while teaching. His mother, 53-year-old Mehnaaz Khakchi, was also arrested for inquiring about her son's status.
According to N12, Iran will clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz and sell oil freely, while the U.S. will gradually lift its naval blockade; however, Iranian media denies reports that Iran has agreed to relinquish its uranium stockpile and suspend enrichment as part of the negotiations.
A recent investigation revealed that the IRGC used a supply network based in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE, to transfer 1.8 tons of Chinese-made satellite antenna systems from Shanghai to Bandar Abbas via Dubai, using the ship "Rama III." The equipment was delivered to Faragostar Kish Communications, which is linked to the Saman Industrial Group, a front company for the IRGC Aerospace Force's missile, drone, and electronic warfare programs, as identified by the U.S. Treasury Department.
President Trump tweeted that the Iran Nuclear Deal was "one of the worst deals ever made by our Country," criticizing the Obama Administration for it. He stated that current negotiations under his administration are proceeding constructively, with a blockade remaining in place until an agreement is reached.
On Memorial Day weekend in 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commemorated and honored the service members who died in military operations, remembering their sacrifices and legacies.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country is not seeking nuclear weapons or regional instability,指责以色列是地区动荡的根源，并表示伊朗的谈判团队在关乎国家尊严和主权的问题上不会妥协。
U.S. military assets deployed to the CENTCOM theater in recent months will remain in place for the 60-day negotiation window, with any reduction contingent on the signing of a final agreement.
According to IRGC-owned Tasnim News, a potential agreement between Iran and the U.S. does not include a "ceasefire extension," instead referring to a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. The draft text allocates a 30-day period for discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day period for nuclear negotiations.
During a call with President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the U.S. updates on talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations with Iran. Trump reaffirmed his stance that any final deal must dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and remove all enriched uranium from the country, with both leaders agreeing on Israel’s right to act against regional threats.
New footage shows over a dozen impacts from Russian Kh-101 and Iskander-K cruise missiles striking Kyiv overnight, with several midair interceptions during the large-scale assault.
In Kرج, the Islamic Republic regime secretly carried out the first confirmed execution of a detainee from the 40-day war, executing political security prisoner Majtabi Kian in Qezel Hesar prison. This execution comes as the regime intensifies its crackdown on opponents amid external pressures and internal crises.
The article, addressed to the U.S. President, warns against supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that the regime has massacred over 40,000 protesters in two days and continues to commit atrocities against civilians demanding freedom and the restoration of the monarchy.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) expressed concern over reports of a potential Iran deal, criticizing it as a "disastrous mistake" that would allow the Iranian regime to enrich uranium and develop nuclear weapons, while praising President Trump's military strikes against Iran during his second term as consequential and effective.
According to Iranian media, a US peace deal with Iran includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control, releasing billions in frozen Iranian funds, and ending the US naval blockade with the withdrawal of US forces from the region.
According to Fars News Agency, an IRGC-owned news outlet, Donald Trump's recent claim on "Truth Social" that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous condition is unsubstantiated. Fars reports that any potential agreement will keep the strait under Iranian management, with Iran only agreeing to restore pre-war vessel traffic levels but not to "free passage."
According to Al Jazeera sources, Iran has proposed a draft that includes ending wars on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds, lifting the U.S. naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and withdrawing U.S. forces from the vicinity of Iran, with a 30-day deadline for finalizing a nuclear deal, extendable by mutual agreement. Iran also suggests joint management of the Strait with Oman.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, serving as Trump's envoy to Greenland, stated that Greenland could be exporting 2 million barrels of oil daily, potentially relieving pressure in the Strait of Hormuz.
