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EU Parliament Votes 516-14 to Demand Broader Iran Sanctions
Strasbourg lawmakers passed a sweeping non-binding resolution Thursday urging EU Council action on the IRGC, Iran's judiciary and prison officials, raising the political floor for any nuclear deal.
Tehran Reviews U.S. Positions as Trump Says Talks in 'Final Stages'
Washington and Tehran offered contradictory overnight signals as Trump said negotiations were nearing an end while Iran insisted the U.S. had failed at Hormuz and that diplomacy was not surrender.
Report: 137 Countries Back Draft UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Middle East Eye reports a draft UN resolution on the Strait of Hormuz has the backing of 137 countries, landing the same day Iran declared a controlled maritime zone over the chokepoint.
Putin and Xi Meet in Beijing as Xi Calls Mideast at 'Critical Juncture'
Putin and Xi met in Beijing on Wednesday, with Xi framing the Middle East as at a critical juncture between war and peace as Power of Siberia 2 talks advanced and Chinese tankers exited Hormuz.
Trump Says He Was an Hour From Iran Strike; Vance Floats Reset
Trump said he was an hour from resuming Iran strikes before pausing the offensive, as VP Vance signaled a US "reset" with Tehran and oil prices fell on the pause.
Trump: 'Won't Be Anything Left' as US Sets Five-Point Nuclear Ultimatum
Trump sharpened his threat to Iran Saturday evening, warning nothing will remain if talks fail, as the US formally outlined five conditions including transfer of 400kg of enriched uranium.
Italy, Russia, Pakistan Split Over Tehran's Hormuz Tolls Plan
Rome demands an unrestricted reopening, Moscow lines up behind Beijing, and Islamabad offers a Washington-Tehran backchannel as the Trump administration itself splits.
Lebanon and Israel Hold Direct Talks in Washington Amid Strikes
Lebanon and Israel are conducting ambassador-level talks in Washington with cautious optimism, even as Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanese towns.
Xi Pledges No Arms to Iran, Backs Hormuz Opening in Trump Summit
Trump says Xi Jinping promised not to arm Iran and offered to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the White House confirming a first joint US-China position on the blockade.
Iran Sends Response to US War-Ending Proposal via Pakistan
Tehran transmitted its answer to Washington's 14-point framework through Pakistani mediators on May 10, as parallel diplomatic tracks through Qatar, China, and the UN converge this week.
Chinese Tanker Hit Near UAE Complicates Beijing's Stance
A cruise missile struck the Chinese-owned JV Innovation near the UAE on May 7, the first Chinese vessel hit in the 2026 Hormuz crisis, putting Beijing's neutrality under direct pressure ahead of the May 14 Trump-Xi summit.
Rubio Expects Iran Answer 'Today'; Parliament Calls MOU a Wish-List
Secretary Rubio said Friday the US expected Iran's response to its 14-point peace framework that day. Tehran's parliament rejected the terms as unrealistic.
Trump Threatens Escalated Bombing if Iran Rejects Deal
President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, warning of a 'much higher level' of bombing if Iran refuses the emerging nuclear framework being negotiated.
Araghchi in Beijing as U.S. Presses China to Break Hormuz Deadlock
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday as Secretary of State Rubio urged China to tell Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the May 14 Trump-Xi summit.
Hegseth Affirms Ceasefire as Iran Warns of 'New Equation'
Defense Secretary says US-Iran ceasefire holds despite 10+ attacks on US forces, as Iranian parliament speaker warns Tehran has 'not even begun' its Hormuz response.
Iran Submits 14-Point Counter to U.S. Ceasefire Offer; Trump Cool
Tehran's counter-proposal demands a 30-day war-end, U.S. withdrawal from Iran's periphery, lifting of the naval blockade and sanctions, frozen-asset release, and a new Hormuz governance regime.
Iran Sends Peace Proposal to Pakistan Mediators
Tehran offers phased Hormuz reopening via Pakistan backchannel, deferring nuclear concessions. Trump signals skepticism; new Supreme Leader issues Gulf warning.
Putin Backs Iran as Araghchi Visits St. Petersburg
Russia pledged full support to Iran as Foreign Minister Araghchi met Putin in St. Petersburg, deepening the diplomatic rift over the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Saudi Arabia's diplomatic posture is the most-watched indicator of all
Riyadh sits at the center of every Iran scenario. Its public statements, oil decisions, and back-channel signals matter more than any single American or Israeli statement. Here's how to read what Saudi Arabia is actually doing.