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Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief for Nuclear Concessions
President Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief and frozen-funds release for nuclear concessions, contradicting an anonymous official's account reported a day earlier.
Trump Open to Easing Iran Sanctions If Nuclear Talks Progress, Official Says
A U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post that Trump could bend on Iran sanctions if nuclear issues advance, and that indirect talks remain constructive. No deal without nuclear terms.
Iran's Seven-Day Hormuz Offer Forces Trump Into a Midterm Bind
Tehran says it will reopen the strait within a week if Washington restarts nuclear talks and restrains Israel in Lebanon — terms that could split Trump's coalition.
Trump Courts Kim Jong Un, but May Need China to Restart Talks
The White House is renewing outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but analysts say Beijing's cooperation may be essential to any breakthrough, the New York Times reports.
Kim Jong Un Expands State-Sanctioned Fun While Shunning US Talks
North Korea's Kim Jong Un pushes state-run entertainment programs as analysts say Pyongyang sees little to gain from renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington.
Iran's Pezeshkian Urges Trump to Avoid Turmoil, Backs Dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Trump to refrain from creating turmoil Saturday, saying dialogue and a memorandum of understanding can resolve outstanding disputes.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Trump Pursues Kim Nuclear Talks
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday, Japanese authorities confirmed, in a direct challenge as President Trump publicly seeks to restart nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year
Trump cited a 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un while announcing a planned meeting, but Kim Yo-jong swiftly denied any secret US-North Korea diplomatic contacts.
Trump Pauses New Iran Strike as Tehran Denies Direct Talks
President Donald Trump halted a planned attack on Iran and said negotiations were beginning, but Tehran denied that direct U.S.-Iran talks were underway.
White House Calls Iran MOU a Framework; Nuclear Talks to Follow
The White House said the proposed US-Iran memorandum of understanding is a framework agreement only, with nuclear talks to begin after Friday's signing.
CENTCOM Says US Shot Down Four Iranian Drones Near Strait of Hormuz
US forces intercepted four Iranian attack drones and struck Iranian radar sites overnight, threatening fragile ceasefire efforts and nuclear talks near the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
Iran Eases Hormuz Blockade as Talks Signals Emerge
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships through the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported, the first partial easing since the blockade began after US-Israeli strikes.
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.