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US-Iran peace talks: Donald Trump said a great deal is going to take time

Updated : May 28, 2026

‘We can make a good deal right now, not a...’: Donald Trump on US-Iran peace deal

"We didn’t set out for a regime change but the fact is that we are dealing with a totally different group of people than we were at the beginning," said Trump.

Trump will meet his Cabinet on Wednesday as talks on ending the war with Iran remain in flux, days after saying Washington and Tehran had "largely negotiated" a settlement.

Updated : May 27, 2026

'We shouldn't join any such Accord that...': Khawaja Asif on Trump's offer to join Abraham Accords

The minister also raised the issue of credibility in any such arrangement.

Donald Trump says there's no rush to sign the peace deal with Iran

Updated : May 25, 2026

‘Must take their time…’: Now Trump says there’s no rush to finalise deal with Iran

Iran had reportedly agreed "in principle" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade, and to dispose of Tehran's highly enriched uranium

US officials said the understanding remains broad at this stage, with the exact mechanism for disposing of the near-weapons-grade uranium yet to be worked out.

Updated : May 24, 2026

Has Iran agreed to give up its uranium stockpile? Here's what we know

Iran has agreed in principle to give up its highly enriched uranium stockpile as part of a broader US peace deal. The move could remove a major sticking point in talks, though the disposal mechanism is yet to be settled.

Strait of Hormuz blockade could replay scenes from 2008 recession

Updated : May 22, 2026

Replay of 2008? Hormuz blockade could raise the risk of an economic downturn

The warning came as the US and Iran maintained opposing stances on Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “some good signs” in talks.

US depleted half of its THAAD interceptor inventory to defend Israel, says report

Updated : May 22, 2026

US fired more than 200 THAAD interceptors to defend Israel, depleted half of its inventory: Report

The report added that if hostilities resume, as threatened by President Donald Trump, the US military is likely to use an even greater share of interceptors.

Strait of Hormuz blockade: Report details how Indian-flagged vessels are safely crossing the pathway

Updated : May 21, 2026

Iran has a strict mechanism in place at Hormuz. Then how are Indian-flagged vessels safely crossing the strait?

Strait of Hormuz blockade: The arrangements for Indian-flagged ships are part of a wider mechanism Iran has set up for clearing vessels through the strait.

Iran has a list of demands for the US in its peace proposal

Updated : May 19, 2026

End hostilities, exit of US forces, reparations: Iran has a checklist for the US in peace proposal

Trump said that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE leaders urged him to hold off the planned attack on Iran because a deal will likely to be made.

US stopped Project Freedom at the request of Pakistan, said Rubio

Updated : May 18, 2026

Pakistan said it could get a peace deal done if US did this one thing

Marco Rubio said that the US still prefers the diplomatic route, and added that the US wants to reach a diplomatic solution.

Donald Trump asks Iran to come up with a better peace plan, and to do it fast

Updated : May 18, 2026

Trump’s warning to Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’, come up with better proposal or face strikes

Donald Trump said Iran better get moving or 'there won't be anything left of them'. He asked Tehran to come up with a better peace proposal.

Iran says it is prepared to provide aid to ships stranded in Hormuz

Updated : May 7, 2026

Iran says it’s prepared to offer maritime, technical, medical aid to ships in Hormuz; reviews US proposal

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation said it is committed to ensuring safe and sustainable maritime traffic in one of the world's most strategically important waterways.

Iran and US are closing in on one-page memo, says report

Updated : May 6, 2026

Will the US-Iran war end soon? White House signals breakthrough

US-Iran war: Two US officials said Trump’s decision to halt a new operation in the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the fragile ceasefire was influenced by progress in talks.

Donald Trump says Project Freedom announced to rescue ships in Hormuz has been paused

Updated : May 6, 2026

‘Project Freedom’ to rescue ships in Hormuz paused; Trump cites US-Iran deal progress

US-Iran war: Marco Rubio later told reporters that the US had achieved its military objectives since launching the campaign on February 28 alongside Israel, and declared that Operation Epic Fury has concluded.

Fresh attacks in Gulf despite US and Iran's ceasefire

Updated : May 5, 2026

Fresh attack in Gulf: Is the US-Iran truce under threat?

Several merchant ships reported explosions or fires. The US said it destroyed six small Iranian military boats, and an oil port in the United Arab Emirates was set on fire by Iranian missiles.

Trump announces Project Freedom to free ships stranded in Hormuz

Updated : May 4, 2026

Donald Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to guide stranded ships out of Hormuz

Trump described Project Freedom as a humanitarian effort on behalf of the United States and Middle Eastern countries, especially Iran.

He said US action had prevented a nuclear catastrophe.

Updated : May 2, 2026

'Can't let lunatics have nuclear weapon': Donald Trump on why Iran war is continuing

Despite facing a 60-day war deadline that would require Congressional approval for any extension, Trump kept up his sharp rhetoric.

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

Fed rates remain unchanged but board votes are most divided since 1992

Investors said the split vote and the broader macroeconomic backdrop point to challenges ahead for Kevin Warsh, who is set to replace Powell as chair next month.

Donald Trump has spent the equivalent of NASA's annual budget on the Iran war

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

US has now spent a figure equal to NASA’s entire budget for the year on the Iran war

The disclosure came as the Iran war has become a political issue ahead of the US midterm elections, with President Donald Trump’s Republicans facing a difficult fight to hold their House majority.

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ on May 1: Will this change oil markets?

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

UAE to exit OPEC on May 1: What does this mean for oil markets, prices and supply?

UAE to exit OPEC: HSBC warned that the exit might weaken OPEC+ discipline and its ability to manage prices over time.

What is OPEC and why does it matter to the oil markets?

Updated : Apr 30, 2026

BT Explainer: OPEC and its role in regulating oil production, prices

UAE exits OPEC: The UAE is the fourth producer to leave OPEC in recent years and the largest by far. Angola left at the start of 2024 over disagreements on production levels.

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‘We can make a good deal right now, not a...’: Donald Trump on US-Iran peace deal

More than problematic': Trump's key man on Pakistan’s mediation role in Iran war

'We shouldn't join any such Accord that...': Khawaja Asif on Trump's offer to join Abraham Accords

‘Must take their time…’: Now Trump says there’s no rush to finalise deal with Iran

Has Iran agreed to give up its uranium stockpile? Here's what we know

Replay of 2008? Hormuz blockade could raise the risk of an economic downturn

US fired more than 200 THAAD interceptors to defend Israel, depleted half of its inventory: Report

Iran has a strict mechanism in place at Hormuz. Then how are Indian-flagged vessels safely crossing the strait?

End hostilities, exit of US forces, reparations: Iran has a checklist for the US in peace proposal

Pakistan said it could get a peace deal done if US did this one thing

Trump’s warning to Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’, come up with better proposal or face strikes

Iran says it’s prepared to offer maritime, technical, medical aid to ships in Hormuz; reviews US proposal

Will the US-Iran war end soon? White House signals breakthrough

‘Project Freedom’ to rescue ships in Hormuz paused; Trump cites US-Iran deal progress

Fresh attack in Gulf: Is the US-Iran truce under threat?

Donald Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to guide stranded ships out of Hormuz

'Can't let lunatics have nuclear weapon': Donald Trump on why Iran war is continuing

Fed rates remain unchanged but board votes are most divided since 1992

US has now spent a figure equal to NASA’s entire budget for the year on the Iran war

UAE to exit OPEC on May 1: What does this mean for oil markets, prices and supply?

BT Explainer: OPEC and its role in regulating oil production, prices

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