US-Iran war news highlights: Iran warns proposed deal might be cancelled over US blocking key clauses

US-Iran war news LIVE: A proposed 60-day ceasefire memorandum between the US and Iran is reportedly in its final stages. Negotiators are working to resolve remaining differences, according to an Axios report cited by US officials.

The draft agreement is based on a “relief for performance” framework, under which sanctions relief and easing of restrictions would be tied to Iran’s compliance with key security and nuclear commitments.

US-Iran war news LIVE: In Gaza, Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Israel’s war aims to “end the Palestinian presence” in the territory. He rejected disarmament calls and vowed continued resistance against the Benjamin-Netanyahu governmen.

US-Iran war news LIVE: The US has penalised nine individuals, including two military officers, in Lebanon for alleged links to Hezbollah. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, including paramedics and healthcare workers, in fresh attacks that test the fragile US-brokered ceasefire.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran has executed a man accused of sending information about the country’s defence industry to the United States and Israel, according to the judiciary’s Mizan news agency. The individual, identified as Mojtaba Kian, was found guilty of sharing sensitive data with “the enemy,” the report said.

US-Iran war news LIVE: In the US, officials earlier said “some progress” has been made in talks with Iran. Major differences remain over Tehran’s enriched uranium programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz, they said. Pakistan and Qatar have stepped up mediation efforts in Tehran, while US secretary of state Marco Rubio has warned that Washington still has “other options” if diplomacy fails.

Domestic pressure is increasing on Trump as oil prices rise and the US heads toward midterm elections. Jason Campbell of the Middle East Institute said Trump is facing growing calls to de-escalate the conflict with Iran, even as he insists the war “will be over soon.”

Campbell added that Tehran believes it can withstand sustained economic and security pressure, while “time is not a neutral factor” for the White House.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran has said that intensive diplomacy with the United States has reached a “decisive” stage. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei pointed to the presence of senior Pakistani officials in Tehran as part of efforts to advance a peace agreement. He added that Iran will not publicly discuss the details of ongoing nuclear negotiations, saying past talks “led us into war".

US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran has said that any future negotiations with the United States will require an end to hostilities “on all fronts,” according to a senior Iranian official.

The source said that while diplomatic efforts are continuing to narrow differences between Tehran and Washington, no final agreement has been reached yet.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran says transit fees and tolls in the Strait of Hormuz are a “security service” for vessels passing through the strategic waterway. They rejected US threats of escalation and claiming control over the route under what it calls a “new reality”. Iranian officials also claimed that more than 30 vessels passed through the strait over the past day in coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy. (Al Jazeera)

US-Iran war news LIVE: An Israeli air strike in northern Gaza has killed at least five police officers and a 13-year-old boy, according to Gaza authorities. At least one civilian was also killed and around 10 others wounded, Al Jazeera reported. The bomb hit a police post in the at-Twam area amid continued Israeli attacks across the territory despite an ongoing ceasefire.

Gaza officials said the targeting of police forces is worsening security conditions and deepening a “power vacuum.” That makes it harder to protect aid convoys and increasing risks of looting and chaos. The attacks come as Gaza continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, with restricted aid access, collapsing public services, and rising disease outbreaks among children due to poor living conditions.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their “swift and professional action” following the shooting near the White House.

In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said the gunman had a “violent history” and a “possible obsession” with the White House. He confirmed that the suspect was killed after exchanging gunfire with Secret Service agents near the White House gates.

“This event is one month removed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, and goes to show how important it is, for all future Presidents, to get, what will be, the most safe and secure space of its kind ever built in Washington, D.C. The National Security of our Country demands it,” Trump said.

US-Iran war news LIVE: According to Axios,

What the US proposes

• Lift blockade on Iranian ports.
• Offer sanctions waivers allowing Iran to freely sell oil.
• Negotiate sanctions relief and unfreezing of Iranian funds during the 60-day period.
• Support reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with unrestricted maritime movement.

What Iran proposes

• Clear mines deployed in the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to pass freely without tolls.
• Commit to never pursuing nuclear weapons.
• Enter talks on suspending uranium enrichment.
• Negotiate removal of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
• Provide verbal assurances through mediators on possible nuclear concessions.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he hopes Pakistan will host the next round of US-Iran peace talks “very soon,” as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions in the Middle East. In a social media post, Sharif praised Donald Trump for his “extraordinary efforts” toward peace and said recent discussions with regional leaders focused on advancing ongoing negotiations for lasting stability in the region.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran has shifted its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico after receiving approval from FIFA, according to Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj.

The team was originally set to train in Tucson, Arizona, but concerns linked to the war and security issues prompted the move to Tijuana, near San Diego.

Iran will still play its three group-stage matches in the US, including two at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and one in Seattle. Trump earlier gave mixed signals on Iran’s participation, saying the team was welcome but later questioning whether it was safe for them to be in the US. (CBS)

US-Iran news LIVE: The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement that would extend the current ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Axios. The proposed deal is expected to ease tensions in the region and restore maritime traffic through the key oil shipping route.

US-Iran news LIVE: Investigators probing Nasire Best’s earlier encounters with law enforcement found social media posts in which he claimed he was “the real” Osama bin Laden. He also expressed a desire to harm Donald Trump, according to a CNN source.

US-Iran news LIVE: Donald Trump reportedly kept Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu out of key Iran negotiations, according to multiple media reports. Israeli officials were said to be relying on indirect diplomatic channels and contacts in the US Congress to track developments, International Business Times reported.

The reports suggest growing differences between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran. Israel wants to bomb the country again while the US is pursuing a ceasefire framework with Tehran, the report said. Netanyahu was alarmed after Trump informed him about a draft letter of intent being prepared with Iran, Axios reported.

Despite the reported tensions, Trump said his recent call with Netanyahu “went very well” and that discussions on the Iran deal were continuing.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump sparked controversy after posting an image of the American flag covering Iran. The caption read, “United States of the Middle East?” on Truth Social amid ongoing Iran-US peace negotiations.

Political analyst Vali Nasr said such statements could weaken diplomacy and unite Iranians against perceived foreign interference. “First he declared he wanted to eradicate Iran’s civilization now he is declaring that he wants to turn Iran into an American property. It is this kind of grotesque behavior that undermines diplomacy and unites Iranians in defense of their country. In the middle of delicate diplomacy he casts doubts on America’s true intentions,” Nasr wrote on X.

US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” after speaking with several Middle Eastern leaders, adding that the “final aspects and details of the deal” were still being discussed and would be announced soon.

Trump also told CBS News that US and Iranian negotiators were “getting a lot closer” to an agreement that could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, unfreezing some Iranian assets held abroad and continuing negotiations between the two sides.

The developments came even as the Trump administration was reportedly preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Friday, according to sources familiar with the planning.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir was welcomed by Iranian interior minister Eskandar Momeni in Tehran during ongoing mediation efforts between the US and Iran, according to Reuters.

US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran was “largely negotiated”. Talks are continuing over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route affected by the US-Israeli war on Iran that started on February 28.

Iran’s Fars news agency disputed Trump’s statement, saying Tehran would continue to manage the strait. According to Reuters, the proposed framework could include ending the war, addressing the Hormuz situation and starting a 30-day negotiation period for a broader agreement. Trump said final details were still under discussion and spoke with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran said progress had been made but added that issues such as US sanctions, restrictions on Iranian shipping and guarantees against future attacks were still unresolved. Pakistan, which has been involved in mediation efforts, described the talks as encouraging.

US-Iran war news LIVE: A 21-year-old man who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ opened fire near a White House checkpoint on Saturday before being shot dead by Secret Service officers, The NYP reported.

The gunman, identified as Nasire Best, reportedly had a history of mental health issues and had earlier told authorities he was “Jesus Christ” and wanted to be arrested, according to past court records. Officials said he had previously been detained for trespassing near the White House and violating restrictions banning him from the area.

US-Iran war news LIVE: In his first reaction to the shooting near White House, FBI director Kash Patel said in a post on X that the agency was on the scene and was supporting US Secret Service.

“We will update the public as we’re able,” Patel wrote.

US-Iran war news LIVE: The man who opened fire on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers. According to AP, the suspect was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best. He was also arrested in July 2025 after he attempted to enter a different White House checkpoint without authorization.

US-Iran war news LIVE: ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang shared a clip in which she was seen discussing the potential Iran deal, and moments later ducked for cover as gunshots were heard in the background.

“I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now,” she wrote.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran's Fars news agency seems to have contradicted Trump's announcement of a possible deal being near finalisation. While Trump said the deal would pave way for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Fars said Iran would manage the chokepoint under the agreement.

According to Reuters, it also said Trump's assertion that an agreement was nearly final was "inconsistent with reality."

Iran had said earlier on Saturday that it was working toward a memorandum of understanding laying out an approach to ending the war after its top officials met with Asim Munir, the army chief of Pakistan.