US-Iran war LIVE: According to the report, the two sides are currently exchanging messages and draft texts. An Iranian official earlier told Al Jazeera that negotiators were "very close" to reaching an understanding.

President Donald Trump paused a planned major attack on Iran as peace efforts continue, but the U.S. remains ready to strike if Tehran refuses to abandon nuclear weapons ambitions.

The United States intended to attack Iran sometime Tuesday, but those plans were put on hold on the eve of the expected assault after a last-minute intervention by other Middle Eastern leaders, President Donald Trump explained in a social media post.

President Trump gave Tehran another reason to worry Saturday, posting a video clip on his Truth Social showing him ordering a military attack on an Iranian aircraft. “Okay, we have it in our sight. Fire – boom!

By Parisa Hafezi and Ariba Shahid DUBAI/KARACHI, May 18 (Reuters) - Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that the U.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Army chief of ceasefire mediator Pakistan, Asim Munir, is reportedly set to enter the negotiation arena to strengthen the mediation efforts for a permanent truce between Iran and the US.

India could face new economic and strategic pressure as US focus shifts from Iran to Cuba, raising concerns over global shipping, energy supplies and Indo-Pacific security.

By Florence Tan and Humeyra Pamuk SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the U.