Autos drive previous an enormous billboard supporting Iran’s nationwide soccer staff within the upcoming 2026 World Cup, put in on a constructing at Enghelab Sq. in Tehran on Might 18, 2026.
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Iran on Thursday mentioned it’s reviewing the Trump administration’s newest proposal for bringing an finish to the battle after the U.S. president mentioned he was ready to attend just a few extra days to “get the proper solutions” from Tehran.
Iran International Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei mentioned the Islamic Republic had obtained the views of the American facet “and are reviewing them,” in accordance with the state-run company Nour Information.
Baghaei mentioned Pakistan, which hosted peace talks between the U.S. and Iran final month, continues to mediate exchanges between Tehran and Washington, including that a number of rounds of communication had taken place primarily based on Iran’s authentic 14-point framework.
Pakistan’s Military Chief Asim Munir is predicted to journey to Iran’s capital on Thursday as a part of ongoing mediation talks between Washington and Tehran, in accordance with Iran’s ISNA information company.
Talks to convey an finish to the Iran battle have proven little progress in latest weeks, with either side locked in an uneasy stalemate as Tehran blocks the strategically very important Strait of Hormuz and Washington blockades Iranian ports.
Round 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied pure fuel handed by the Strait of Hormuz earlier than the battle, however delivery visitors has nearly halted since U.S. and Israeli-led strikes towards Iran began on Feb. 28.
“Consider me, if we do not get the proper solutions, it goes in a short time. We’re all able to go,” President Donald Trump advised reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday.
Requested how lengthy he was ready to attend, Trump replied: “It might be just a few days, however it might go in a short time.”
Trump has repeatedly warned of renewed assaults towards Iran if the 2 sides are unable to agree on a deal, solely to delay the deadlines he is set.
The U.S. president mentioned he’d been “an hour away” from deciding to assault Iran on Tuesday, earlier than he was then persuaded to postpone the strike.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned towards any additional assaults on the nation. In a strongly worded assertion reported on Wednesday, the paramilitary group threatened to increase the Center East battle “past the area” if the U.S. and Israel resume strikes towards the nation.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Power One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Might 20, 2026, as he returns to Washington, DC, after delivering the commmencement handle to the US Coast Guard Academy’s 2026 graduating class.
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Oil costs traded greater throughout afternoon offers in London as market members carefully monitored the end result of U.S.-Iran talks.
Worldwide Brent crude futures traded 1.9% greater at $106.92 per barrel, reversing a few of its losses within the earlier session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures had been final seen buying and selling up 2.4% at $100.59 per barrel. Each contracts are up round 45% for the reason that Iran battle started.
