US Iran war highlights: Trump notes ‘positive development’ in Iran talks, says ‘good chance’ of nuclear deal

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US Iran news highlights: Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. (AFP)

US Iran news highlights: The updates to this live blog have ended. US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he is holding off the scheduled attacks on Iran at the request of the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. However, he said that he has instructed the US military to remain prepared for a full-scale attack on Iran if a deal is not reached....Read More

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• 19 May 2026, 06:12:53 AM IST

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• 19 May 2026, 05:36:33 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Trump likely to meet top national security team today, says report

  US Iran war news LIVE: Even though US President Donald Trump delayed the strikes against Iran following request from the premiers of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the Republican leader is expected to meet his top national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday, Axios reported.

• 19 May 2026, 04:58:50 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices fall after Trump calls off Iran strike

  US Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices reduced after US President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran following an appeal by his Gulf allies.

  West Texas Intermediate for July dropped below $103 a barrel, after rising 3.3% on Monday, while Brent closed above $112.

• 19 May 2026, 03:57:11 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Trump says 'good chance' of Iran nuclear deal after delaying attack

  US Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that there was a "very good chance" the US could reach an agreement with Iran to prevent Tehran from achieving its nuclear weapons' goal.

  "There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I would be very happy," Trump told reporters.

• 19 May 2026, 03:55:42 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Trump says 'very positive development' in peace talks

  US Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that there was a "very positive development" in talks with Iran, which allegedly convinced him to postpone a planned military attack on the Islamic Republic.

  "It's a very positive development, but we'll see whether or not it amounts to anything," Trump said during a White House event.

  He said allies in the Middle East told him "they are getting very close to making a deal" that would leave Iran without nuclear weapons.

• 19 May 2026, 03:29:44 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Have vessels been moving through Hormuz? What has traffic been like?

  US Iran war news LIVE: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly slightly higher last week, returning to levels in line with the average recorded since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East.

  Between May 11 and 17, a total of 55 commodity vessels crossed the strategic waterway, according to data from Kpler, marking a significant increase from the previous week, when just 19 vessels passed through the Strait, AFP reported.

• 19 May 2026, 02:56:39 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Oil rises as investors track Iran war developments after Trump holds off attack

  US Iran war news LIVE: Global stock markets were mixed Monday and oil prices rose while investors digested shifting developments in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders.

  Oil prices had briefly turned lower following an Iranian media report that said American officials had agreed to suspend sanctions against its crude while talks on ending the war continue.

  But with no confirmation of the report, as well as Iranian statements on taxing travel through the strait, oil prices quickly began rising again.

  US equity indices gyrated between positive and negative territory, ending the day mixed.

• 19 May 2026, 02:01:03 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Tehran working with Oman on new mechanism to manage Hormuz

  US Iran war news LIVE: The Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday that Tehran is working with Oman to establish a new mechanism for managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing tensions over the waterway's control.

  Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, at a press conference, said, "The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for the entire world, and we have always worked to protect safe traffic through this route."

  "We continue to strive to ensure that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is carried out in complete safety. Iran and Oman consider themselves obligated to fulfil their responsibilities in this regard," he added.

• 19 May 2026, 01:16:14 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: No nuclear weapons for Iran, reiterates Trump

  US Iran war news LIVE: While saying that he is holding off the planned attacks on Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, US President Donald Trump said that a deal will be made between Tehran and Washington, and it will include "no nuclear weapons for Iran".

• 19 May 2026, 12:56:55 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Trump says holding off attacks on Iran as serious talks now taking place

  US Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he is holding off the planned attacks on Iran, which was scheduled to resume tomorrow, as serious talks were now taking place between Tehran and Washington.

  “I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond. This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

• 19 May 2026, 12:16:45 AM IST

  US Iran war news LIVE: Tehran's new offer is insufficient, says senior US official in report

  US Iran war news LIVE: Iran's latest proposal to end the war to the US is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal, the White House believes, Axios reported, citing a senior US official and source briefed on the matter.

  US President Donald Trump is expected to meet his top national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to discuss military options against Iran, the report said.

• 18 May 2026, 10:43:28 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: What is happening in US-Iran war?

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran to discuss nuclear issue at later stage, says senior Iranian source, Reuters reported.

  The United States has shown flexibility in ongoing discussions with Iran, including on potential limits to Tehran’s nuclear activities as negotiations continue.

  Iran’s revised proposal calls for permanent end to war, sanctions relief and reopening of Strait of Hormuz.

• 18 May 2026, 09:45:46 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Trump attacks US media over Iran war coverage, says media has ‘gone absolutely crazy'

  US Iran news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday sharply criticised several American media outlets over their coverage of the war with Iran, accusing them of distorting Tehran’s military position amid the escalating conflict.

  In a post on Truth Social, Trump targeted The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN, claiming the media would portray Iran as victorious even in the event of a complete surrender.

  He also lashed out at Democrats and what he called the “Fake News Media,” adding: “The Dumacrats and Media have totally lost their way. They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!!”

• 18 May 2026, 09:24:17 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Hormuz traffic dwindles as only Iran-linked vessels continue transits

  US Iran news LIVE: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut to commercial shipping, with maritime traffic dropping sharply and movements largely limited to Iran-linked vessels.

  Shipping data compiled by Bloomberg showed daily transits fell from around 11 on Saturday to eight on Sunday.

  The only notable non-Iranian movements included an empty South Korean-linked supertanker, Aram - also known as Cameroon Prosperity - entering the strait, and the outbound LPG carrier Al Barrah, managed by Saudi Arabia’s Sabic.

• 18 May 2026, 09:11:53 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran Guards threaten to impose permits on internet cables passing through Hormuz

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran Guards threaten to impose permits on internet cables passing through Hormuz.

• 18 May 2026, 08:06:20 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iraq says it is investigating drones attack against Saudi Arabia

  US Iran news LIVE: Iraq has said it was investigating the circumstances around a drones attack that Saudi Arabia said was launched from Iraqi territory on Sunday. Iraq's Foreign Ministry also said in its statement that Iraqi air defences had not detected any drones being launched in the country's airspace, Reuters reported.

• 18 May 2026, 07:49:34 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Gold rises as weaker dollar offsets pressure from higher bond yields

  US Iran news LIVE: Gold prices rose on Monday as a weaker US dollar and lower crude oil prices eased inflation concerns, although gains were capped by higher bond yields as investors tracked developments in the Middle East conflict.

  Spot gold was up 0.7% at $4,567.49 per ounce by 09:30 a.m. ET (1330 GMT), after earlier touching its lowest level since March 30. U.S. gold futures for June delivery gained 0.2% to $4,572.40.

  The dollar weakened against most major currencies, making dollar-priced bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies.

• 18 May 2026, 07:18:27 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: US agrees to phased release of 25% of Iranian funds as Tehran pushes for full unfreeze

  US Iran news LIVE: Washington has so far agreed to unfreeze only 25% of Iran’s funds under a phased timetable, while Tehran has demanded a complete lifting of restrictions on its frozen assets.

• 18 May 2026, 07:16:40 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran to discuss nuclear issue at later stage, says senior Iranian source

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran to discuss nuclear issue at later stage, says senior Iranian source, Reuters reported.

  The United States has shown flexibility in ongoing discussions with Iran, including on potential limits to Tehran’s nuclear activities as negotiations continue.

  Iran’s revised proposal calls for permanent end to war, sanctions relief and reopening of Strait of Hormuz.

• 18 May 2026, 06:50:22 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal to end Middle East war

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan has shared with the United States a revised Iranian proposal aimed at ending the Middle East war, a Pakistani source told Reuters on Monday, warning that the two sides “don’t have much time” to bridge their differences.

  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei later confirmed that Tehran’s views had been “conveyed to the American side through Pakistan” but did not provide further details.

• 18 May 2026, 06:21:24 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vows to do ‘impossible’ to stop war with Israel

  US Iran news LIVE: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday said he would do the “impossible” to stop the war with Israel after a ceasefire and direct talks between the two sides failed to halt the fighting.

  His remarks came as the Israeli military carried out a series of strikes in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah said it had targeted a military site in northern Israel.

  Despite a ceasefire that came into effect on April 17, Israel has continued strikes, demolitions and evacuation orders in south Lebanon, saying it is targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

  Hezbollah has also continued attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

• 18 May 2026, 05:28:07 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran Guards say they struck groups linked to US, Israel in western Kurdistan province

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they carried out strikes against groups allegedly linked to the United States and Israel in the country’s western Kurdistan province.

• 18 May 2026, 05:23:35 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Israeli military intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla boats off Cyprus coast

  US Iran news LIVE: The Israeli military on Monday intercepted boats off the coast of Cyprus as part of the latest flotilla effort aimed at breaking Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.

  More than 50 vessels had departed from the Turkish port of Marmaris last week in what organisers from the Global Sumud Flotilla called the final stage of their planned journey to Gaza.

  A livestream by the organisation showed activists aboard several boats wearing life jackets and raising their hands before Israeli troops approached in a separate vessel.

  Soldiers in tactical gear then boarded one of the boats, after which the livestream was cut off. Several of the vessels remain off the coast of Cyprus.

• 18 May 2026, 04:45:02 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan deploys troops, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid Iran conflict

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence agreement, significantly deepening military cooperation with Riyadh even as Islamabad continues to act as a key mediator in the Iran conflict.

  The deployment - the full scale of which has been reported for the first time - was confirmed by three security officials and two government sources, who described it as a substantial combat-ready force intended to assist Saudi Arabia if the kingdom faces further attacks.

  Pakistan’s military and foreign office, along with Saudi Arabia’s government media office, did not respond to requests for comment on the reported deployment.

• 18 May 2026, 04:36:35 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan conveys revised Iranian proposal to US as Middle East peace talks remain stalled

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan has shared a revised proposal from Iran with the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported.

  "We don't have much time," the source said, adding that both sides “keep changing their goalposts” when asked whether narrowing differences would take longer.

  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also confirmed that Tehran’s position had been communicated to Washington through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in the talks.

• 18 May 2026, 04:34:40 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Oil prices climb as Middle East tensions deepen after UAE nuclear plant attack

  US Iran news LIVE: Oil prices extended gains on Monday as hopes for peace in the Middle East faded following an attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, raising fears of wider instability in the region.

  Brent crude futures rose 86 cents, or 0.79%, to $110.12 a barrel by 1002 GMT after earlier touching $112 per barrel - their highest level since May 5.

• 18 May 2026, 04:10:49 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: US Treasury chief urges tougher Iran sanctions amid global energy trade disruption

  US Iran news LIVE: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on G7 nations and other allies to ramp up sanctions on Iran as the ongoing conflict continues to disrupt global energy trade and create uncertainty in oil markets.

  His remarks come as concerns grow over the prolonged crisis and its impact on international trade routes and energy supplies, with no clear end to the conflict in sight.

• 18 May 2026, 03:35:27 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: What is happening in the US-Iran war?

  US Iran news LIVE: Indirect talks between the US and Iran continue through Pakistani mediation, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said. Both sides are exchanging comments and amendments on recent proposals.

  He said that Iran’s right to enrich uranium under international agreements is “nonnegotiable” and warned countries including the UAE against closer ties with Israel.

  Top Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has warned the US to lift its blockade of Iranian ports.

  He said the “Sea of Oman could become your graveyard” if tensions rise further.

  Israeli military is preparing for possible renewed conflict with Iran, reports say. Energy infrastructure could be targeted. Pakistan mediated US-Iran peace talks on Sunday.

• 18 May 2026, 03:33:19 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Trump says Xi agrees Iran must not get nuclear weapons, backs reopening of Hormuz Strait

  US Iran news LIVE: US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping strongly agreed that Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and supported reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

  Speaking aboard Air Force One after a summit with Xi in China, Trump said he did not directly ask the Chinese leader to pressure Tehran to ease traffic through the strategic waterway, but believed Xi would support such a move independently.

• 18 May 2026, 03:22:29 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran announces new body to oversee Strait of Hormuz

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s top security council officially announces new body to oversee Strait of Hormuz after earlier reports of the move circulated.

• 18 May 2026, 02:57:35 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Israel arrests 100 activists after intercepting Gaza-bound flotilla

  US Iran news LIVE: Israel has reportedly arrested around 100 activists after intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, according to organisers and Israeli media.

  The flotilla said Israeli forces boarded the first vessel after ordering ships to shut down their engines, while Israeli reports said the activists would be transferred to Ashdod port and that the operation off the coast of Cyprus could continue for several more hours.

• 18 May 2026, 02:56:37 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran squad travels to Turkiye to apply for US visas ahead of 2026 World Cup

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s national football team has travelled to Turkiye to play a friendly match and complete visa applications for the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup, according to Iranian media reports. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team would handle the visa process while in Antalya.

• 18 May 2026, 02:55:25 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: 6 killed, 40 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 24 hours amid ceasefire

  US Iran news LIVE: Six Palestinians were killed and 40 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Some victims reportedly remain trapped under rubble or on roads unreachable to rescue crews. The ministry added that since the October “ceasefire” began, 877 people have been killed and 2,602 wounded.

• 18 May 2026, 02:10:45 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: US and Iran peace talks continue, with Pakistan mediation

  US Iran news LIVE: The United States and Iran are continuing to exchange peace proposals through Pakistani mediators. Both sides are reportedly sending amendments and revised demands as negotiations continue.

  Iran’s right to peaceful uranium enrichment remains a major sticking point. Tehran has rejected the US demand for zero enrichment for two decades, though reports suggest Iran may be open to a shorter suspension period of three to five years.

• 18 May 2026, 01:50:11 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Oil prices jump after Trump's ‘ticking clock’ warning for Iran

  US Iran news LIVE: Oil prices rose sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal with Iran. Brent crude climbed as much as 2 percent to $110.72 a barrel, more than 50% higher than levels seen before the US-Israel war on Iran, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 1.8 percent to $107.28 a barrel.

• 18 May 2026, 01:31:42 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan was mediator in Iran-US talks on Sunday night

  US Iran news LIVE: Pakistan shared a revised Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war on Sunday night, according to a Pakistani source.

• 18 May 2026, 01:29:59 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran says Pakistan mediating ongoing talks with US

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said talks remain ongoing through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. He added that both Tehran and Washington submitted their comments on Iran’s latest proposal.

• 18 May 2026, 01:28:25 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran, Oman discuss framework for safe Hormuz transit

  US Iran news LIVE: Iranian and Omani technical teams met in Oman last week to discuss a mechanism for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. He said the talks focused on creating a framework under international law. Discussions with Oman and other parties will continue at the expert level next week, he added.

• 18 May 2026, 01:22:48 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran demands release of frozen funds, lifting of sanctions in US talks

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Tehran’s demands in negotiations with the United States include the release of Iranian frozen assets and the lifting of sanctions, according to state media.

• 18 May 2026, 01:18:38 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran says it has ‘no enmity’ with UAE or regional countries

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Tehran has “no enmity” with any country in the region, including the United Arab Emirates, according to Iranian state media.

  The remarks come amid drone attacks in Saudi Arabia and UAE.

• 18 May 2026, 01:17:10 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Israel accused of targeting Palestinians with death penalty law

  US Iran news LIVE: Israel’s proposed death penalty law is being criticised as a measure aimed exclusively at Palestinians. Reports say it formalises practices already seen in the occupied territories, including alleged extrajudicial killings, denial of medical treatment, and abuse in prisons. This is also seen as politically beneficial for hardline Israeli lawmakers, while increasing fear among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

• 18 May 2026, 12:49:38 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Israel hits Lebanon again amid ceasefire

  US Iran news LIVE: Israel says it struck more than 30 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons depots, observation posts and buildings allegedly used to plan attacks on Israeli forces. The military also claimed several Hezbollah fighters preparing “terror plots” were killed in the strikes. Israel said the operations were aimed at removing threats to its troops and civilians near the border.

• 18 May 2026, 12:04:49 PM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Oman condemns UAE nuclear plant drone attack

  US Iran news LIVE: Oman has condemned a drone attack that caused a fire at the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, calling it a hostile and escalatory act. The foreign ministry expressed solidarity with the UAE and supported its security measures to protect its territory.

• 18 May 2026, 11:53:19 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Kuwait, Qatar condemn drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

  US Iran news LIVE: Kuwait and Qatar have condemned drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. Officials say they were launched from Iraqi airspace.

  Kuwait said the incursion violates UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and expressed support for Saudi security steps. Qatar described the strikes as “rejected aggression” and a breach of Saudi sovereignty.

• 18 May 2026, 11:39:36 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Trump shares war threat posts featuring Iran maps, strike imagery

  US Iran news LIVE: Donald Trump escalated threats against Iran by posting over 20 AI-generated images and videos showing US military strikes. This included drone attacks on Iranian boats, missile launches, and a map of Iran marked with US attack arrows and flags. Some posts depicted fictional “Space Force” operations and Trump overseeing or initiating strikes.

  He also warned Iran to quickly agree to a peace deal, saying there would be “nothing left” if it delays.

• 18 May 2026, 11:34:25 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Lebanon protests after Israeli strike kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader and daughter

  US Iran news LIVE: Dozens of people have protested in the Jalil Palestinian refugee camp near Baalbek, Lebanon, following an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building that killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Wael Abdel Halim and his 17-year-old daughter. (Al Jazeera)

• 18 May 2026, 11:18:27 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Iran ramps up public gun training amid rising US tensions

  US Iran news LIVE: Public spaces and state events in Iran are increasingly focused on guns and combat training, CNN has reported. Civilians are being taught how to handle assault rifles at public kiosks in Tehran, where instructors demonstrate weapon use and even allow participants, including women and children, to practice with firearms.

  Some presenters in Iran state TV appear on air holding rifles. In one case a TV host fired a gun inside a studio after receiving weapons training from an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) member.

  These developments come as Trump and Netanyahu threaten to bomb Iran again.

• 18 May 2026, 11:06:14 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: ‘End this war, it’s stupid', says ex-MAGA lawmaker

  US Iran news LIVE: Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has warned that deploying American troops to Iran would trigger a “political revolution” in the United States.

  In a post on X, she wrote: “WE. ARE. DONE,” adding that voters had backed a promise of “no more foreign wars” and would oppose further military escalation. She said an anti-war coalition would “unite and be unstoppable,” and called for an end to what she described as a “stupid” war.

• 18 May 2026, 10:53:37 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: Dozen US ammunition flights land in Israel amid fears of bombing Iran

  US Iran news LIVE: Over a dozen US cargo planes carrying ammunition from bases in Germany have landed in Israel in the past 24 hours, according to Israeli Channel 13. The broadcaster reported that the shipments are part of preparations linked to a possible resumption of hostilities with Iran.

• 18 May 2026, 10:37:07 AM IST

  US Iran news LIVE: US' Lindsey Graham calls for strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure

  US Iran news LIVE: US Senator Lindsey Graham has called for tougher action against Iran. He called for strikes on its energy infrastructure to increase pressure during stalled nuclear negotiations with Washington.

  Speaking to NBC, he described Iran’s energy network as its “soft underbelly” and argued that targeting it would force Tehran to negotiate on US terms. Graham said a repeat of past strategies would yield the “same result,” adding that Iran should be made to “hurt more” if it continues to resist a deal.