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US-Iran war highlights: Israel, Lebanon extend truce; Iran's Araghchi flags ‘lack of trust’ in talks with US
US-Iran war LIVE highlights: Despite exchanging strikes in recent days, Israel and Lebanon have extended their truce for another 45 days. Meanwhile, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi flagged “lack of trust” as a key obstacle in the peace talks with the US.
- 4:36 AM IST, May 15This live blog is closed
- 2:39 AM IST, May 15Israeli envoy to US says talks with Lebanon ‘frank and constructive’
- 1:31 AM IST, May 15Israel-Lebanon truce extended; delegation welcomes outcome
- 12:25 AM IST, May 15Iran foreign minister flags ‘lack of trust’ amid talks with US
- 11:28 PM IST, May 15India hikes export duty on petrol, cuts levy on diesel, aviation turbine fuel
- 8:52 PM IST, May 15‘Favour to Pakistan,’ says Trump on Iran ceasefire
- 7:49 PM IST, May 15Chinese foreign minister urges US, Iran to resolve differences through talks
- 7:48 PM IST, May 15Chinese foreign minister calls for reopening Hormuz as soon as possible
- 7:40 PM IST, May 15UN says Lebanon-Israel talks ‘critical opportunity’ to end war
- 6:19 PM IST, May 15Clarified to India's EAM Jaishankar that Iran will carry out historical duty as protector of Hormuz security
- 5:52 PM IST, May 15Iran allowing more vessels to transit through Hormuz, says state TV
- 5:41 PM IST, May 15UAE to ‘accelerate’ construction of new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz
- 5:02 PM IST, May 15Trump rejects reports that Iran has maintained its missile capacity
- 4:58 PM IST, May 15Trump says he is weighting lifting sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iran oil
- 4:56 PM IST, May 15‘Xi feels strongly’ on Iran not having nuclear weapon, says Trump
- 4:20 PM IST, May 15Iran FM Araghchi says Tehran will welcome constructive role by India
- 3:56 PM IST, May 15Mediation process in difficulty, Iran will welcome anything China does to help, says Araghchi
- 3:36 PM IST, May 15‘Trying to keep ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance,’ says Iran FM
- 3:35 PM IST, May 15Current negotiations with US suffering from lack of trust, says Iran FM
- 3:31 PM IST, May 15‘No trust on Americans,’ says Iran FM Araghchi
- 2:56 PM IST, May 15F-16 fighter aircraft escorts PM Modi's plane in UAE airspace
- 2:37 PM IST, May 15PM Modi says India-UAE friendship ‘incredibly strong’ during Abu Dhabi visit
- 2:06 PM IST, May 15PM Modi UAE visit LIVE: Why timing of Modi's UAE visit is crucial
- 1:19 PM IST, May 15PM Modi UAE visit LIVE: India, UAE sign pact on strategic oil reserves pact
- 1:11 PM IST, May 15PM Modi calls UAE his ‘second home’, thanks President Sheikh Mohamed for warm welcome
- 1:05 PM IST, May 15PM Modi UAE visit LIVE: PM Modi reaches UAE, marks the beginning of five-nation visit
- 1:03 PM IST, May 15PM Modi receives guard of honour in UAE
- 12:23 PM IST, May 15US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump leaves China aboard Air Force One after Xi summit
- 12:12 PM IST, May 15US-Iran war news LIVE: Xi gives Trump rare tour of secret garden at heart of Chinese government
- 11:47 AM IST, May 15Trump says Xi to visit US around September 24, calls it a ‘reciprocal’ visit
- 11:44 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Xi promises to send rose seeds to Trump
- 11:26 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Trump says he and Xi discussed Iran
- 10:55 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: PM Modi embarks on tour of UAE
- 10:38 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
- 10:11 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip
- 10:07 AM IST, May 15Trump says he and Xi agree to keep Iran from having nuclear arms
- 10:00 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Trump says he and Xi agree to keep Iran from having nuclear arms
- 9:52 AM IST, May 15China's foreign ministry
- 9:49 AM IST, May 15Xi hosts Trump in private compound in second day of China summit
- 9:32 AM IST, May 15Indian PM Modi departs for five-nation tour, UAE first stop
- 9:11 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Trump and Xi begin second day of talks in Beijing's power center
- 8:46 AM IST, May 15Trump says he wants Iran’s Uranium mostly for ‘public relations’
- 8:37 AM IST, May 15Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit
- 8:25 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: China calls for comprehensive, lasting ceasefire in US-Iran conflict as soon as possible
- 8:17 AM IST, May 15Trump after talks with Xi Jinping
- 8:12 AM IST, May 15Trump agrees with Xi's 'declining nation' take on US, blames Biden
- 8:11 AM IST, May 15Trump Says China’s Xi Likes the Idea of Buying More Oil From US
- 7:33 AM IST, May 15Araghchi calls on BRICS to unite against ‘US bullying’
- 7:25 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: 'Not going to be more patient,' says Trump, urging Iran to reach deal with US
- 7:14 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon hold third round of 'productive, positive' peace talks, says US official
- 7:07 AM IST, May 15US Iran war LIVE: XI probably has ability to influence Iran, says Trump
- 7:04 AM IST, May 15PM Modi UAE Visit LIVE: PM Modi to embark on 5-nation tour today to deepen India's global strategic partnerships
- 6:58 AM IST, May 15Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
- 6:51 AM IST, May 15India's PM Modi to visit the UAE, energy security on cards
- 6:37 AM IST, May 15Obama backs 2015 nuclear deal with Iran
US-Iran war LIVE highlights: As global energy markets remain under pressure due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran is interested in continuing energy business with India. Araghchi further highlighted the Iranians' lack of trust in the US. He said that Tehran has “no trust” in the US and is only interested in negotiations if Washington is serious. D...Read More
Meanwhile, India signed a strategic agreement with the United Arab Emirates for the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) aimed at cushioning the impact of the crisis.
The agreement holds significance as India is the world’s second-largest importer of LPG, making stable supplies critical during a period of geopolitical uncertainty. The pact was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief two-hour visit to the UAE.
Trump concludes China visit
US President Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders said they made progress in stabilizing US -China relations, but deep differences remained after two days of meetings and meals.
Ship reportedly seized off UAE
A commercial vessel or ship was reportedly seized by Iranian personnel off the United Arab Emirates and headed for Iranian waters on Thursday while the White House said US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed on the need to keep the nearby Strait of Hormuz shipping lane open. China is close to Iran and is the main buyer of its oil. Iran has largely shut the strait to ships apart from its own since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, causing the biggest-ever disruption to global energy supplies.
The US paused its attacks on Iran last month but added a blockade of the country's ports.
Chinese vessels allowed to pass Hormuz
Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday said around 30 vessels had transited through the Strait of Hormuz since Wednesday evening with Tehran's permission, Reuters news agency reported citing state media.
Iran has also begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz after an understanding was reached over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Thursday citing an informed source.
This comes even as the White House stated that both US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had agreed on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and on Iran never having a nuclear weapon.
