18 May 2026
Tasnim, citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team: Iran is very serious about the need for the Americans to pay reparations for the war.
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According to Iranian state media fars, an LPG tanker under U.S. sanctions traveled from off the coast of India and successfully docked at Iran’s Kharg Island after reportedly passing through the U.S. blockade
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran will discuss its nuclear program at a later stage.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters: The revised Iranian proposal calls for a permanent end to the war, the lifting of sanctions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, drones and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a secret defence pact during the Iran war. The force includes JF-17 jets, Chinese HQ-9 systems and Pakistani-operated equipment financed by Riyadh. The deployment is combat-ready and could expand to 80,000 troops if needed. Source: Reuters
Iranian Tasnim News Agency: The United States agrees in the new negotiating text to suspend oil sanctions on Iran during the negotiation period.
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Chancellor Merz: We strongly condemn the renewed Iranian airstrikes against the United Arab Emirates and other partners. Attacks on nuclear facilities pose a threat to the safety of people throughout the entire region. There must be no further escalation of violence
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The war imposed on us has had serious repercussions for the entire world.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: We are fully prepared for any scenario, and any reckless act will be met with a full response.
Trump is expected to hold a Situation Room meeting with his top national security team on Tuesday to discuss the options for military action, two U.S. officials told Axios
Trump says Iran "better get moving fast, or there won't be anything left of them
The UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation: The fire in the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant did not affect the safety of the plant or the readiness of its basic systems.
Abu Dhabi Media Office: All precautionary measures have been taken following the fire in the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
Abu Dhabi Media Office: The fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant resulted in no injuries and did not affect radiation safety levels.
Abu Dhabi Media Office: Competent authorities in Abu Dhabi dealt with a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra, caused by a drone attack.
A spokesperson for the Iranian forces stated: If Trump carries out his threat against us, America's interests and military will face surprise attack scenarios.
An Iranian lawmaker warned Bahrain on Sunday against pursuing what he called “an anti-Iran move” at the United Nations, claiming that Manama was acting on behalf of Washington. Manouchehr Mottaki, a former foreign minister, said some permanent members of the UN Security Council had warned the United States and Bahrain not to seek a new resolution. He said Bahrain would face outcomes similar to previous failed efforts if it ignored the warning
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Trump administration officials are encouraging the UAE to become more deeply involved in the Iran war, including potentially seizing one of Tehran's Gulf islands - The Telegraph
CENTCOM: A U.S. Army helicopter observes commercial ships while flying over regional waters near the Strait of Hormuz during U.S. enforcement of the maritime blockade against Iran. As of May 16, 78 commercial ships have been redirected, and 4 have been disabled to ensure compliance2 day ago
CENTCOM: A U.S. Army helicopter observes commercial ships while flying over regional waters near the Strait of Hormuz during U.S. enforcement of the maritime blockade against Iran. As of May 16, 78 commercial ships have been redirected, and 4 have been disabled to ensure compliance
Chancellor Merz: I had a good phone call with @POTUS Donald Trump on his way back from China. We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now. It must open the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons
Araghchi: The United States cannot achieve its goals through military action, and the situation would be different if diplomacy were pursued.
Iranian Foreign Minister: The United States has tested us twice and realized that there are no military solutions to the issues concerning us.
Reuters, citing security sources: A drone targeted a headquarters of the Iranian opposition north of Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Lavrov: To address the crisis regarding Iran, it is necessary to understand the root cause of the crisis, namely the unjustified American-Israeli aggression.
Lavrov: Western intervention, whether military or through regime change, further complicates the situation in the Middle East and North Africa.
The UAE is accelerating plans to double its crude export capacity from Fujairah, increasing it to around 3-3.5mn barrels in 24 hours. The UAE’s West-East Pipeline project is expected to become operational in 2027
China's Foreign Ministry announced regarding Iran: "Now that the dialogue has been opened, it should not be closed again, and solutions must be found through negotiations that take into account the concerns of all parties involved on issues such as Iran's nuclear program."
The FBI said on Thursday it was offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former US counterintelligence agent charged with espionage for Iran
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 28 km NNW of Bardsīr, Iran
British maritime authority: Ship seized near the Strait of Hormuz and taken to Iranian waters