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US-Iran news highlights: 'Enemies of America neutralised by Trump', says US amid Iran suspense; oil rises again
US-Iran war news: Efforts are ongoing to finalise the text of an agreement between Washington and Tehran, and its completion could be announced within the next few hours, Al Arabiya reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Check LIVE updates here
- 7:59 AM IST, May 21Where do US-Iran peace talks stand now? Trump says 'on the borderline'
- 7:33 AM IST, May 21'Enemies of America neutralised by Trump', says US amid Iran suspense; oil rises again
- 7:29 AM IST, May 21US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war
- 6:47 AM IST, May 21Oil prices slide after Trump says US-Iran negotiations in 'final stages'
- 5:48 AM IST, May 21Iran Guards vow to bring enemies to 'ruin' if Tehran attacked again
- 5:05 AM IST, May 20Where do US-Iran peace talks stand now? Trump says 'on the borderline'
- 3:57 AM IST, May 20Oil prices drop after Trump says talks in 'final stages'
- 2:48 AM IST, May 20Iran's new Hormuz agency announces 'controlled maritime zone'
- 1:36 AM IST, May 20Iran talks on 'borderline', says Trump
- 1:08 AM IST, May 20US Dollar dips amid hopes for a peace deal
- 12:29 AM IST, May 20Will wait for Iran's response for a 'few days', says Trump
- 12:28 AM IST, May 20Have to get the right answer from Iran, says Trump
- 11:59 PM IST, May 20Extension of ceasefire with Iran positive, tells Turkey's Erdogan to Trump
- 11:54 PM IST, May 20Forcing Iran to surrender is 'illusion', says President Pezeshkian
- 11:54 PM IST, May 20All paths remain open from Iran's side, says President
- 11:42 PM IST, May 20Oil prices dip after Trump says US in 'final stages' with Iran
- 11:09 PM IST, May 20Tehran examining news US proposal after Pak mediator visits
- 11:03 PM IST, May 20Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz: Spokesperson
- 10:57 PM IST, May 20Pak army chief Munir to visit Iran?
- 10:43 PM IST, May 20US military boards, releases Iran-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
- 10:34 PM IST, May 20Iran says currently studying US points of view on proposal
- 10:03 PM IST, May 20‘We may have to hit Iran even harder but maybe not’, says Trump
- 9:51 PM IST, May 20Iran chief negotiator says preparing 'forceful response' to potential attacks
- 9:32 PM IST, May 20Trump's fresh jab at Iran over deal
- 9:23 PM IST, May 20Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post: Wife
- 9:04 PM IST, May 20Oil prices plunge 5% amid hope of US-Iran deal
- 9:00 PM IST, May 20Iran says US wants to ‘start new war’
- 8:46 PM IST, May 20US-Iran agreement to be finalised tonight?
- 8:39 PM IST, May 20Trump says negotiations with Iran in final stages
- 8:30 PM IST, May 20US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji
- 8:15 PM IST, May 20Israel army chief says military 'on highest alert'
- 8:07 PM IST, May 20Saudi praises Trump for giving 'diplomacy a chance' to end war
- 7:58 PM IST, May 20Trump to attend the G7 summit next month
- 7:44 PM IST, May 20Trump claims US ‘has essentially taken over’ Iran
- 7:24 PM IST, May 20Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US 'seeks to start new war'
- 7:19 PM IST, May 20Trump in ‘no hurry’ for Iran deal
- 6:49 PM IST, May 20UAE urges Iraq to prevent acts from its territory
- 6:32 PM IST, May 20Iran says 26 vessels transited Strait of Hormuz in past 24 hours
- 6:24 PM IST, May 20New UAE pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz now 50% complete
- 5:48 PM IST, May 20Italy summons Israeli ambassador over 'unacceptable' treatment of Flotilla activists
- 5:29 PM IST, May 20Iran still deciding whether to send foreign minister to UNSC
- 5:00 PM IST, May 20South Korean oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz
- 4:30 PM IST, May 20Iran faces resistance against ‘two global terrorist armies’: Mojtaba
- 4:09 PM IST, May 20Trump threatens Iran with ‘big hit’ if no deal is signed
- 3:57 PM IST, May 20Israel takes big step toward snap election
- 3:35 PM IST, May 20Pakistan minister in Tehran amid US-Iran impasse: State media
- 3:26 PM IST, May 20Jordan shoots down ‘drone of unknown origin’
- 3:07 PM IST, May 20Israeli jets target towns in Lebanon amid ceasefire
- 3:05 PM IST, May 20Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Ashdod after Israeli interception: Report
- 2:51 PM IST, May 20Iran without internet for 82 days straight
- 2:43 PM IST, May 20A recap of events
- 2:21 PM IST, May 20What's happening in the occupied West Bank
- 2:18 PM IST, May 20Trump says Iran attack ‘on hold’ as tensions simmer
- 2:16 PM IST, May 20Israel’s El Al posts $67m loss amid war disruptions
- 1:33 PM IST, May 20Iran Guards warn war will spread beyond region if US resumes attacks
- 1:17 PM IST, May 20Putin says China-Russia ties have reached ‘unprecedented level’
- 1:09 PM IST, May 20South Korean ship ‘cautiously’ cross Hormuz, first since war
- 1:07 PM IST, May 20Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill 19, including children
- 1:06 PM IST, May 20Xi calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in US-Israeli war on Iran
- 12:23 PM IST, May 20Russians view Putin’s China visit as important, but not groundbreaking
- 12:11 PM IST, May 20Oil prices slip after Trump's ‘war will end soon’ remark
- 11:52 AM IST, May 20Xi–Putin are ‘good friends’ in ‘equal bargaining situation’: Analyst
- 11:43 AM IST, May 20Xi, Trump failed to produce Iran war breakthrough after 40 hours of talks
- 11:30 AM IST, May 20UK warns Hormuz blockade could trigger global food crisis
- 11:29 AM IST, May 20Sirens sound in Israel over ‘aircraft infiltration’
- 10:57 AM IST, May 20Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt train services; several arrested
- 10:44 AM IST, May 20Putin's China welcome similar to Trump's
- 10:22 AM IST, May 20Putin hopes Iran war changes China’s stance on Russian gas pipeline
- 10:17 AM IST, May 20Why is Russian oil benefiting from the war on Iran?
- 10:15 AM IST, May 20Xi Jinping wants immediate end to US war on Iran: Report
- 9:39 AM IST, May 20How China feels about the US-Israeli war on Iran
- 9:19 AM IST, May 20Xi welcomes Putin for high-level talks in Beijing
- 9:11 AM IST, May 20Iran and South Korea in talks over Strait of Hormuz ship attack
- 9:08 AM IST, May 20Israel and US wanted to install this man as Iran's President: Report
- 9:04 AM IST, May 20Rupee hits record low amid US-Iran tensions
- 8:57 AM IST, May 20'How many more Americans will die?': Top US officials clash over war
- 8:49 AM IST, May 20UN expert accuses EU of enabling Israel's flotilla crackdown
- 8:16 AM IST, May 20Israeli strike sparks massive fire in Gaza City | Video
- 8:05 AM IST, May 20Russia boosts trade corridor to bypass Hormuz risks
- 7:54 AM IST, May 20Iran vows to defend Strait of Hormuz ‘with full strength’
- 7:39 AM IST, May 20What Donald Trump and JD Vance said about strikes on Iran
- 7:28 AM IST, May 20Israel ‘abducts’ all 77 flotilla ships taking food and aid to Gaza
- 7:14 AM IST, May 20China calls for ‘closer, stronger strategic coordination’ with Russia
- 7:03 AM IST, May 20Russia ready to extend ‘helping hand’ to end US war on Iran
- 6:34 AM IST, May 20‘Will end war quickly’, Trump predicts quick Tehran deal
US-Iran war news highlights: Efforts are ongoing to finalise the text of an agreement between Washington and Tehran, and its completion could be announced within the next few hours, Al Arabiya reported on Wednesday, citing sources. US President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he is “no hurry” for Iran deal and is going “to give this one shot”. Meanwhile, Israel's army chief Lieutenant Colonel Eyal Zamir on Wednesday said the military was at its highest alert level, as Tehran and Washington traded threats of war....Read More
A 72-hour diplomatic ultimatum has locked Washington and Tehran into a high-stakes standoff. US President Donald Trump gave Iranian negotiators a window of “two to three days” to finalise a peace treaty to end the war on the West Asian country. Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China to hold high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
“We're going to end that war very quickly,” Trump said earlier. “They want to make a deal so badly. You are going to see oil prices plummet. They're going to come down. There's so much oil out there, they're going to come plummetinng down,” he added. US vice president JD Vance said both negotiating teams made a “lot of progress” towards an agreement.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the country had drawn lessons from previous confrontations and warned that “a return to war will feature many more surprises”.
Israel-Lebanon updates
Nine people were killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon amid a ceasefire, according to reports. Israeli bombardment in Lebanon have killed 3,042 people since March 2.
Israel captures ship taking aid to Gaza
The Israeli genocide in Gaza continues to rage on. On Tuesday, Israeli forces captured the last vessel linked to the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. This was the 77th boat stopped so far. The flotilla campaign was aimed at challenging restrictions around Gaza and delivering food, medication and necessities to the people at the war-torn strip.
