Live updates: US says negotiations with Iran ongoing after Trump’s threat disrupts talks
President Donald Trump canceled planned attacks on Iran following reported progress in negotiations, though Tehran denies any plans for direct talks with the U.S. While Trump suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as early as Wednesday, Iran continues to refuse to concede control over shipping in the strait. Separately, Hamas confirmed a disarmament agreement involving an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. These diplomatic efforts coincide with reports that Iran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
What changed
President Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran and announced a Hamas disarmament deal.
Live updates
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Trump cancels Iran strikes as diplomatic efforts conflict with Iranian denials
President Donald Trump canceled planned attacks on Iran following reported progress in negotiations, though Tehran denies any plans for direct talks with the U.S. While Trump suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as early as Wednesday, Iran continues to refuse to concede control over shipping in the strait. Separately, Hamas confirmed a disarmament agreement involving an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. These diplomatic efforts coincide with reports that Iran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in a five-month war. Tensions center on the Strait of Hormuz and previous joint U.S.-Saudi strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.
What is confirmed
- President Trump canceled planned attacks on Iran.
- Hamas confirmed an agreement to disarm in exchange for Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza.
- Iran denies that direct talks with the U.S. are occurring.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and two tankers under U.S. aerial escort.
- Qatar reports mediators are making progress toward ending the five-month war.
- A deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz could be announced Wednesday.
What to watch next
- Verification of strikes on Kuwaiti U.S. facilities
- Official confirmation of a Strait of Hormuz agreement
- Implementation timelines for the Hamas disarmament deal
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- www.foxnews.com — Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal while Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea defense coalition
- www.cnn.com — Trump says he’s canceling planned attacks on Iran
- www.cbsnews.com — Live Updates: Iran denies Trump's claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations to begin today after U.S. strikes called off
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- www.cnbctv18.com — US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
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US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iranian Proxies as Diplomacy Stalls
The US and Saudi Arabia have launched joint strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. President Trump warned that strong military action will follow if talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz do not progress. The US continues a military buildup while both nations hold fire.
What's confirmed:
- The US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iranian proxies in Iraq.
- President Trump threatened Iran with "a beating".
- The US administration is continuing a military buildup.
Still unconfirmed:
- The US will "go back to doing what we were doing" if new talks stall.
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US and Iran Resume Indirect Technical Talks in Qatar Amid Military Tension
The US and Iran have moved negotiations into a technical phase in Qatar following a period of retaliatory strikes. While a ceasefire was reportedly agreed upon Sunday, the two nations remain far apart on key issues. President Trump has warned he will act if Iran fails to honor the deal.
What's confirmed:
- US and Iranian negotiators are conducting indirect talks in Doha via Qatari mediators.
- The US military conducted strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iranian aggression.
- Iranian drones targeted Bahrain and cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The negotiations include a 60-day roadmap, a new hotline, and a de-confliction cell.
- Vice President JD Vance stated Tehran agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors into the country.
- President Trump stated that if Iran does not honor the deal, he will do what he has to do.
Still unconfirmed:
- The US and Iran agreed to halt their attacks on Sunday.
- The Doha talks ended in a stalemate.
- Iran denied that formal negotiations had been scheduled in Doha.
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US and Iran hold conflicting accounts of Switzerland peace talks
US and Iranian officials recently concluded a first round of high-stakes negotiations in Switzerland. While mediators reported encouraging progress on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, the two nations now offer differing narratives regarding nuclear inspections. These talks are part of a 60-day process to reach a permanent peace deal.
What's confirmed:
- US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland for initial peace deal negotiations.
- The talks included discussions on Lebanon, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran very hard again during the negotiations.
- The talks are the start of a 60-day process to find a permanent deal.
Still unconfirmed:
- Mediators say the parties agreed to mechanisms for peace in Lebanon and safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
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