What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?

Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

By David E. Sanger

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s U-Turn on Iran - WSJ

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s U-Turn on Iran  WSJ

Congress must not give Trump a blank cheque for the Iran war

Fulfilling the Pentagon’s request would allow the US to prolong and escalate the conflict indefinitely

Donald Trump says US is currently negotiating with Iran

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that negotiations between the United States and Iran had begun. Several Iranian officials denied these claims.

Trump pitches Iran peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-ramp

Tehran skeptical of president’s offer – and troop deployments for potential ground operations suggest claim of imminent end to war not credible Somewhere between the strait of Hormuz and the screens of Bloomberg terminals around the world, the standard laws of cause and effect appear to have been suspended for Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Trump this week soft-launched his latest Iran peace talks – which he has said must be accepted or “we’ll just keep bombing our little hearts out” – with few ...

By Andrew Roth in Washington

Thousands of U.S. troops deploy to Middle East. And, the latest on DHS funding talks

The U.S. is sending thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East. And, congressional Republicans present Democrats with a new deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

BBC taps ex-Google exec as new director general following Trump documentary controversy

The BBC named ex-Google chief Matt Brittin as its new director general following the controversy of its Trump documentary that led to multiple resignations.

The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse - CNN

The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse  CNN

Europe risks fuel shortages next month, says Shell boss — as it happened - The Times

Europe risks fuel shortages next month, says Shell boss — as it happened  The Times

Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN

GCC states, UN rights chief Volker Turk warn of grave repercussions amid war on Iran.

White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues own demands as strikes land across the Middle East

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport. Iran’s defiance came as Israel launched air strikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Iranian state television’s English-language broadcaster quoted an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire propos...

By Associated Press

Iran war: Tehran sets own terms to end war, rejects US plan

Tehran has set out its conditions to end the war in response to a 15-point proposal from the US, state media reported. DW has the latest.

Iran rejects US peace plan, issues its own demands

Iranian state television’s English-language broadcaster quoted an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran. He explains that the Iranian leadership is "being emboldened, gaining confidence that they have the upper hand, that they are exacting a cost against Israel and the United States".

By FRANCE24

Iran war volatility is pushing retail investors to sell stocks, but they aren’t leaving the market entirely

Retail investors are gaining exposure to the market beyond single stocks.

By Gordon Gottsegen

Zelensky accuses Russia of blackmailing US over military intelligence

Ukraine is helping several Gulf states during the Middle East conflict

By Olena Harmash and Daniel Flynn

Iran rejects Trump’s 15-point proposal to end the war

The mediating countries are trying to arrange a meeting between the two adversaries and warn that it may be the last chance to prevent a more bitter escalation

By Macarena Vidal Liy

Gas Prices Almost $4 Per Gallon—Crude Inches Up Again - Forbes

Gas Prices Almost $4 Per Gallon—Crude Inches Up Again  Forbes

Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says

‘Trump will not dictate end of war’: Iran dismisses US' 15-point de-escalation proposal, counters with its own 5 demands

Iran has rejected a US peace proposal, stating it will end the conflict only on its own terms and timeline. Tehran demands a halt to attacks, guarantees against future wars, war damage compensation, an end to regional hostilities, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

By TOI World Desk

Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip from May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war

‘Not a dalaal nation like Pakistan’: Jaishankar counters Oppn's ‘silence’ charge on US-Iran mediation

S Jaishankar added that there was “nothing new” about Pakistan’s role, the country has been “used” by the US since 1981.

UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on March 27 on Iran school strike - The Straits Times

UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on March 27 on Iran school strike  The Straits Times

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

After Delay Due To Iran War, Trump To Meet Xi In Beijing On May 14-15

Trump's visit to China is seen as an opportunity to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers.

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkiye or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkiye could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing to consider diplomatic proposals, despite having denied in public that it would negotiate with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The Iranian source di...

By none@none.com (Reuters | News Desk)

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkey or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkey could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing […]

What recent Baku–Tehran tensions reveal about Iranian Azerbaijan

Tehran is cautious of alienating its largest ethnic minority, leaving Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in crisis mode.

By Nigar Hasanova

Israel says it struck naval missile site in Tehran

Follow live developments as the conflict in the Middle East continues and as US President Donald Trump said the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to the war, with reports of ⁠a 15-point plan sent to Tehran

‘No one like us will make a deal with you’ – Iran rejects Trump's talk of negotiation; petrol and diesel prices should start to drop in Ireland from today

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Trump's Beijing trip rescheduled for May, after Iran delay

US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing on May 14th and 15th after postponing the trip because of the ongoing war in Iran.

Fears of another ‘forever war’ grow as Iran conflict raises familiar risks: WSJ

Italy condemns Iran’s attacks against the Gulf countries and Jordan

(ANSA) - GINEVRA, 25 MAR - Italy today condemned Iran’s “unjustified military attacks” against countries in the region, particularly against civilian targets and infrastructure, expressing “grave concern over the serious impact of the military escalation on the civilian population and human rights.” In a statement delivered in Geneva during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, on the occasion of the urgent debate “to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Repu...

By ANSA

Trump’s maximal war gains have yielded mixed results - The Observer

Trump’s maximal war gains have yielded mixed results  The Observer

Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?

The pattern of Trump responding to alarming economic developments during the war mirrors his approach to his ‘liberation day’ tariffs.

Russia 'Deeply Outraged' by Reported Strike on Iran Nuclear Plant Site

A projectile landed inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant's compound late Tuesday but caused no damage, Iran's atomic energy organization said, accusing the United States and Israel of attacking the facility.

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade - SWI swissinfo.ch

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade  SWI swissinfo.ch

Oil trading spike minutes before post by Trump raises questions

LONDON - Traders bet half a billion dollars on the ‌price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure that sent the market plunging, exchange data and Reuters calculations show.

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks - Gulf News

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks  Gulf News

Israel hits Iran as Trump talks to ‘the right people’ about peace - News24

Israel hits Iran as Trump talks to ‘the right people’ about peace  News24

Iran still weighing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says

Delay in officially replying to US' proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports

By Reuters

UN rights chief urges states to end extremely dangerous Iran conflict - Arab News

UN rights chief urges states to end extremely dangerous Iran conflict  Arab News

Trump to visit Xi in China mid-May, after Iran delay

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in May after postponing the summit due to the war with Iran. Trump said he was looking f...

China Signals Strong Support For Pakistani Offer To Host US-Iran Peace Talks

China Signals Strong Support For Pakistani Offer To Host US-Iran Peace Talks China has made clear that it condemns the US-Israeli attack on Iran, saying the war should have never started, but is now signaling strong support to Pakistani-mediated efforts at finding peace. Beijing has commented on the Pakistani offer to host US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian telling reporters in Beijing: "Ceasefire and peace talks are more impo...

By Tyler Durden

Iran War: Mainstream Media Starting to Acknowledge Potential Iran Victory as Trump Flails About, Readying Ground Assault; EU Reversal on Russia Oil Sanctions, Emergency Actions in Asia, Even China, Shows Accelerating Economic Damage;

Today's Iran war update: the current reduction in temperatures does not mean a resolution of the war or damage to the global economy is nigh.

By Yves Smith

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media - The Daily Star

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media  The Daily Star

US says Iran talks continue, will ‘unleash hell’ if no deal

The White House confirms US-Iran talks are ongoing despite reports of rejection, warning President Trump is prepared to ‘unleash hell’ if no deal is made. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-says-iran-talks-continue-will-unleash-hell-if-no-deal/

By Punch Newspapers

Trump to ‘unleash hell’ if Iran doesn’t make deal – White House

"President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again." The post Trump to ‘unleash hell’ if Iran doesn’t make deal – White House appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Sky News: Trump’s “favorite field marshal” from Pakistan who has taken on a mediator role between the US and Iran – Who is Asim Munir

Pakistan maintains direct contact with both Washington and Tehran, and has been described as Iran’s least hostile neighbor The post Sky News: Trump’s “favorite field marshal” from Pakistan who has taken on a mediator role between the US and Iran – Who is Asim Munir appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

US Proposes 15-Point Plan to End War, Iran Calls It ‘Maximalist’

Iran has received a 15-point plan from the US aimed at ending the ongoing war but Tehran views it as “extremely maximalist and unreasonable,” a senior Iranian diplomatic source told Al Jazeera earlier today. The post US Proposes 15-Point Plan to End War, Iran Calls It ‘Maximalist’ appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Iran stops pak-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran stops pak-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation - Kuwait Times

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation  Kuwait Times

Iran has given us "a very big gift," Trump says. - seneweb.com

Iran has given us "a very big gift," Trump says.  seneweb.com