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  1. 24 May 2026, 14:41·

    Fars News Agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Sunday, May 24, that regarding a potential agreement between the Islamic Republic and the United States, "the draft of the potential agreement between Iran and the U.S. does not include any clause about Iran's nuclear commitments, and all issues related to the nuclear program have been postponed to a 60-day negotiation period after the signing of the agreement."

    Fars further emphasized that "Iran has no commitment in this agreement to relinquish its nuclear reserves, remove equipment, shut down facilities, or even commit to not building a nuclear bomb."

    This comes as The New York Times, citing two U.S. officials, reported that one of the key elements of the proposed agreement between Washington and Tehran is Iran's clear commitment to relinquishing its highly enriched uranium reserves.
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    Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, wrote that reports on the details of the "potential" initial understanding indicate that Washington will commit to lifting Iran's oil sanctions during the negotiation period, and the Islamic Republic has not accepted any actions in the nuclear field at this time.

    The report added that if this memorandum is agreed upon, part of the frozen assets of the Iranian government must be released in the first step.
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  2. 24 May 2026, 14:37·

    Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced on Sunday during a joint press conference with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Indian Foreign Minister, in New Delhi that there has been "significant progress" in negotiations and discussions related to the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran issue over the past 48 hours, and it is likely that more important news on this matter will be released in the coming hours.

    Without providing complete details, he stated that a final agreement has not yet been reached, but the negotiation path has become more promising compared to previous days. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. government still prefers a diplomatic solution, stating that Donald Trump wishes to resolve the Iran crisis through the State Department and negotiations, rather than through military confrontation. However, he warned that Washington will prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons under any circumstances, and this issue is a "red line" for the U.S. government.

    According to him, the U.S. President has repeatedly emphasized that Iran should never attain the capability to build nuclear weapons, and the Trump administration has acted more strictly in this regard than all previous U.S. administrations. In another part of his remarks, the U.S. Secretary of State addressed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that this waterway is an international route and no country has the right to threaten the free passage of commercial vessels. He deemed Iran's recent actions against passing ships as contrary to international law and warned that if the international community remains silent in the face of such actions, a "dangerous and unacceptable situation" will become a normal practice in the world, a situation that could be repeated in other regions as well.

    Rubio also announced that the U.S. has been working with its partners in the Gulf region over the past two days on a framework aimed at fully keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, preventing tariffs or restrictions on the passage of ships, and addressing concerns related to Iran's nuclear program. He explained that if this process is successful, not only will the security of shipping and global trade be maintained, but concerns about Iran's nuclear program will also be significantly reduced.

    Rubio continued by stating that any potential agreement would require Iran's full acceptance and practical implementation of commitments, and negotiations regarding the technical details of the nuclear program are a complex and time-consuming process. He added that it is still not possible to speak with certainty about the final success of the negotiations, but "signs of real progress" are being observed, and the world may receive positive news about the Strait of Hormuz and the negotiation process in the coming hours.
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    Rubio said: "The ultimate goal is that Iran should never be able to acquire nuclear weapons. Iran should never own nuclear weapons." He emphasized that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has a "very clear" position on this matter and has stated that Iran will never attain nuclear weapons. The U.S. Secretary of State added: "Certainly, as long as Donald Trump is President, this will not happen."
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  3. 24 May 2026, 14:21·

    Mohammad Sarafraz, the former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and a current member of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace, says that part of the Iranian government is inspired by the Chinese model to restrict global internet access for the general public and provide it only to a specific and controlled group.

    On Sunday, May 24, in an interview with the online newspaper Faraz, he stated that the Islamic Republic has purchased and imported the necessary equipment for "permanently cutting off the internet" from China.

    Mohammad Sarafraz explained that in China, global internet access is cut off for the general public and is only available in a limited manner to specific groups. Referring to a model he called "Nikan System" in China, he said the goal of such a mechanism is to ensure that the "narrative of the government" prevails in the country.

    He also identified the operators who are members of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace as the behind-the-scenes factors in the approval of the plan known as "Internet Pro," stating that the beneficiaries of cutting off the internet "sell VPNs one day and Internet Pro the next."
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    After 2040 hours of internet outages in Iran, NetBlocks wrote that while access to global internet is largely cut off during peace negotiations, selected users on the whitelist are presenting an artificial image of the lives of Iranians to the outside world.
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  4. 24 May 2026, 14:14·

    A large explosion near a train passing through the Chaman crossing in Quetta city, Balochistan province of Pakistan, has left many dead and dozens injured.

    A senior police official in Balochistan and a provincial official told Mohammad Kazem, a BBC Urdu reporter, that the deaths of 20 people in this explosion have been confirmed so far, and at least 70 others have been injured.
    Images released after the incident show several vehicles on fire near the railway line, and train carriages have also derailed on the tracks.
    The separatist group "Baloch Liberation Army" has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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  5. 24 May 2026, 14:11·

    The Mizan news agency, affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, announced that Mojtaba Kian has been executed on charges of sending information about defense industry production centers to the "American-Zionist enemy."

    The judiciary claims that Kian, during what officials of the Islamic Republic refer to as the "Ramadan War," sent information and coordinates of units related to the production of defense industry components via messages to networks linked to Israel and the United States.

    Mizan has claimed that technical investigations showed that three days after this information was sent, the mentioned location was targeted and completely destroyed. The judiciary stated that the case of this defendant was handled in the judiciary of Alborz province, and his sentence was carried out after being confirmed by the Supreme Court.

    According to the court's ruling, Mojtaba Kian was sentenced to death and the confiscation of all his assets. Mizan also reported that less than 50 days passed from the time of arrest to the execution of the sentence; a matter that raises serious questions about the speed of proceedings, the possibility of effective defense, and the opportunity for appeal in a case involving the death penalty.

    The judiciary stated that the court was held with the presence of a lawyer, but it is unclear whether this lawyer was chosen by the defendant or appointed, when they had access to the case, whether confidential meetings and preparation for defense were possible, and whether the defendant had sufficient opportunity to contest the technical evidence, request independent expertise, and pursue effective action in the Supreme Court.

    This case is situated within a broader wave of executions, security sentences, asset confiscations, and rushed proceedings following the war; a trend that critics and human rights organizations see as indicative of the Islamic Republic's increasing use of the death penalty to create political and security deterrence.
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    The Mizan news agency has not provided any information about this individual's profession, and it is unclear how Mojtaba Kian had access to "defense industry information."
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  6. 24 May 2026, 03:55·

    Axios: Details of the Agreement Trump is on the Verge of Signing with Iran

    The agreement that the U.S. and Iran are about to sign includes a 60-day extension of the ceasefire; during this period, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, Iran will be able to sell its oil freely, and negotiations will be held to limit Iran's nuclear program, according to a U.S. official.

    🔻Why it matters: This agreement prevents escalation of the war and reduces pressure on global oil supply. However, it is unclear whether it will lead to a sustainable peace agreement; one that also addresses President Trump's nuclear demands.
    ▪️Current status: Both Trump and intermediaries have stated that this agreement may be announced on Sunday, although it is not yet finalized and could still fall apart.
    ▪️This U.S. official provided a detailed outline of the current draft, much of which has also been confirmed by other sources close to the negotiations.

    🔻What does the agreement entail?
    The two sides will sign a memorandum of understanding that is valid for 60 days and can be extended by mutual consent.
    ▪️During this 60-day period, the Strait of Hormuz will be open without tariffs, and Iran agrees to clear the mines it has laid in the strait to allow ships to pass freely.
    ▪️In return, the U.S. will lift the blockade on Iranian ports and issue some sanctions waivers so that Iran can sell its oil freely.
    ▪️This U.S. official acknowledged that this would benefit Iran's economy but stated that it would also provide significant help to the global oil market.

    🔻The U.S. official said the quicker the Iranians clear the mines and allow shipping to resume, the faster the blockade will be lifted.
    ▪️Trump's key principle in this agreement is "concessions for performance."
    ▪️According to this official, Iran demanded the immediate release of blocked financial resources and permanent lifting of sanctions, but the U.S. side said these matters would only be implemented after tangible concessions are made.

    🔻Nuclear issues still need to be negotiated
    ▪️According to the U.S. official, the draft memorandum includes Iran's commitment never to pursue nuclear weapons and to negotiate the suspension of its uranium enrichment program and the removal of its high-enriched uranium stockpiles.
    ▪️According to two informed sources, Iran has provided verbal commitments through intermediaries regarding the scope of concessions it is willing to make concerning the suspension of enrichment and the transfer of nuclear materials to the U.S.
    ▪️The U.S. will agree to negotiate the lifting of sanctions and the release of Iran's financial resources during the 60-day period; however, these actions will only be implemented within the framework of a final agreement and after its verifiable implementation.
    ▪️U.S. forces that have been stationed in the region in recent months will remain in the area during the 60-day period and will only withdraw if a final agreement is reached.

    🔻Noteworthy: The draft memorandum also states that the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will come to an end.
    ▪️An Israeli official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about this condition during a phone call with Trump on Saturday. He also raised concerns about other aspects of the agreement, but according to a U.S. official, he expressed his views respectfully and cautiously.
    ▪️The U.S. official stated that this will not be a "one-sided ceasefire," and if Hezbollah attempts to rearm or provoke attacks, Israel will be allowed to take action to prevent that.

    🔻What to watch for: According to the U.S. official, the White House hopes to resolve final disagreements in the coming hours and announce the agreement on Sunday.
    ▪️This official said the agreement may not even last the full 60 days if the U.S. concludes that Iran is not serious about nuclear negotiations. On the other hand, the U.S. believes that economic pressure on Iran creates an incentive for reaching a comprehensive agreement to lift sanctions and release the country's financial resources.
    ▪️This U.S. official said: "It will be interesting to see how far Iran is really willing to go; but if they have the ability and willingness to change their course, this next phase will force them to make critical decisions about what kind of country they want to be."
    ▪️Trump's advisors say that if his demands regarding Iran's nuclear program are met, the President is prepared to take extensive actions to reset relations with Iran and give the country an opportunity to pursue its full economic potential, which Trump considers "huge."
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  7. 24 May 2026, 02:52·

    Ismail Baqai, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote in a message on the social media platform X, accompanied by an image of the rock relief depicting the victory of Shapur I of the Sasanian Empire over the Roman Emperor, "When Iranians thwarted delusional invaders."

    In this message, which is a reference to the maritime blockade of Iranian ports by the United States, he stated, "The Romans believed that Rome was the center of the world; however, Iranians shattered this illusion."

    Mr. Baqai's message, which has been widely shared in the Telegram channels of Iranian state media, seems to have been reinterpreted using the rock relief of Shapur's victory over the Roman emperors at Naqsh-e Rustam in Fars Province.

    Mr. Baqai, who has recently been appointed as the spokesperson for Iran's negotiating team by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, referred to the military campaign of Marcus Julius Philippus, known as Philip the Arab, against the Sasanian Empire, stating that his campaign "did not lead to a Roman victory but ended in a peace agreement with the conditions set by Shapur I; the emperor was forced to come to terms with reality."
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  8. 24 May 2026, 02:09·

    The New York Times reported, citing two American officials, that one of the key elements of the proposed agreement between Washington and Tehran is Iran's clear commitment to relinquish its high-enriched uranium reserves;

    American officials clarified that this proposal has not yet determined the precise details of how these reserves will be transferred and has postponed resolving this issue to the next round of talks regarding Iran's nuclear program. However, a general statement committing Iran to this action, which has been a long-standing goal of the United States, is crucial for the agreement, especially if this overall deal faces skepticism from Republicans in Congress. So far, Iran has not issued any public statement regarding the agreement announced by Trump.

    Initially, Tehran opposed including any agreement about its enriched uranium reserves at this early stage and requested that it be postponed to the second phase of talks. However, American negotiators explicitly stated through intermediaries that they would leave the negotiating table and resume their military campaign without reaching an agreement on these reserves in the initial phase.

    According to this report, another part of this potential agreement includes the release of billions of dollars of Iran's frozen assets abroad; however, American officials stated that Iran will only gain access to a significant portion of these assets, which are to be placed in a reconstruction fund by the United States and its allies, if it agrees to a final nuclear deal—creating an incentive for Tehran to remain at the negotiating table.
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  9. 24 May 2026, 01:30·

    Shahbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressed hope that Pakistan will soon host the next round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
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  10. 24 May 2026, 00:59·

    Tweets from Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham in response to the news about a potential agreement
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  11. 24 May 2026, 00:59·

    On Saturday evening, a shooting occurred near the White House in which two people, including a bystander and the suspect, were shot.

    The United States Secret Service reported that shortly after 6 PM on Saturday, an individual pulled a weapon from their bag and began firing in the vicinity of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (northwest).

    The Secret Service added that the Secret Service police responded to the shooting and fired at the suspect.

    According to the Secret Service, the suspect was transported to a local hospital, but was pronounced dead there.

    The agency stated that during the shooting, a bystander was also struck by gunfire, and none of the officers were injured.

    The Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting the President of the United States, noted that Donald Trump was present at the White House at the time of the incident.
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    American media identified the shooter from Saturday evening's incident near the White House as "Nasir Bast," a 21-year-old from Maryland, who was known to security officials as someone with severe psychological and emotional disorders.

    According to reports, this individual had previously blocked an entrance to the White House in June 2025, claiming to be "God," and was subsequently transferred to a psychiatric facility. Due to another attempt to enter the White House grounds in July of the same year, he had a court order prohibiting him from entering or approaching the building.

    Further reports indicate that "Nasir Bast" had expressed his desire to harm Donald Trump in at least one social media post; he ultimately violated the court order, approached the checkpoint at 17th and Pennsylvania Streets, and opened fire on officers, resulting in a return fire exchange with Secret Service forces, where he was hit and later died in the hospital.
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  12. 23 May 2026, 21:37·

    Fars, a news agency affiliated with the IRGC, reacted to Donald Trump's message, the President of the United States, regarding the approach to an agreement with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stating: "This claim is also far from reality."

    Fars continued: "Contrary to Donald Trump's recent claims on the social media platform Truth Social about the Strait of Hormuz returning to its previous status and preparations for signing an agreement, investigations by Fars reporters indicate that this claim is also far from reality; as per the latest exchanged text, in the event of a potential agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will still be under Iran's management. Although Iran has agreed to allow the number of passing ships to return to pre-war levels, this does not mean free passage to the pre-war status, and the management of the Strait, determining the route, timing, manner of passage, and issuing permits will still be exclusively under the control and discretion of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

    The IRGC news agency further claimed that contrary to Trump's previous conditions regarding the inclusion of the nuclear program in the agreement, "no commitments have been made by Iran, and the nuclear file has not been discussed at this stage."

    Fars also claimed that "American officials in multiple messages to Iran have acknowledged that Trump's tweets are mainly for promotional purposes and media consumption within the United States and have advised that these statements should not be taken seriously."
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  13. 23 May 2026, 21:35·

    Al Jazeera's reporter, citing "their sources," announced the key provisions of a draft agreement that is set to be finalized between Washington and Tehran.

    The Al Jazeera reporter claimed that the proposed agreement includes "the end of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon," "the release of several billion dollars of Iran's frozen assets," "the lifting of the U.S. maritime blockade and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," as well as "the withdrawal of U.S. forces from near Iran's borders."

    After these steps are implemented, the parties will have a 30-day deadline, which can be extended by mutual agreement, to reach an agreement on the nuclear issue, during which time transit through the Strait of Hormuz will also be facilitated. According to this reporter, from Iran's perspective, the management of the Strait of Hormuz is considered a bilateral issue between Tehran and Muscat, and discussions on this matter are ongoing with Oman.
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  14. 23 May 2026, 21:03·

    A "senior regional source" reported details of the discussions between Arab and Muslim leaders and Donald Trump.

    Axios reporter wrote: "A senior regional source told me that all the Arab and Muslim leaders present in the discussion with Trump on Saturday asked him to advance an agreement to end the war and contain tensions in the region."

    This source emphasized that "the message from everyone was: Please stop the war for the sake of the entire region."

    According to this source, the negotiations are progressing well, and mediators hope to finalize a one-page framework agreement on Sunday and announce it immediately. After that, they plan to begin negotiations within a few days to reach a precise and detailed agreement.
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  15. 23 May 2026, 20:37·

    ☄️ Trump: A Negotiated Agreement is Now Awaiting Finalization

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    I am in the Oval Office of the White House; where I just had a very good call with
    ▪️ President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia,
    ▪️ Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates,
    ▪️ Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,
    Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani and Minister Ali Al Thawadi of Qatar,
    ▪️ Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah of Pakistan,
    ▪️ Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey,
    ▪️ Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt,
    ▪️ Abdullah II, King of Jordan,
    ▪️ and Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain,

    Regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran and all matters related to a memorandum of understanding concerning peace.

    An agreement has been largely negotiated, and its finalization depends on a consensus among the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and various other countries mentioned.

    ▪️ Separately, I also had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu of Israel, which also went very well.

    The aspects and final details of the agreement are currently under review and will be announced soon. In addition to many other elements of this agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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  16. 23 May 2026, 19:53·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Saturday, May 22, 2026, held separate calls with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and France regarding a potential agreement to end the war with the Islamic Republic. At the same time, a U.S. official familiar with the negotiations stated that Washington and Tehran have come close to reaching an agreement, with remaining differences mainly concerning the wording of certain clauses in the agreement.

    According to Axios, several leaders who spoke with Trump have urged him to pursue the path to an agreement. However, this U.S. official emphasized that a final decision has not yet been made by the President, and he still has the option to reject the agreement and order new attacks against Iran.

    Meanwhile, JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, and Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, have been summoned to Washington to participate in a special meeting to review the potential agreement. Trump had previously stated that after reviewing Iran's latest proposal with his negotiating team, he would likely decide by Sunday whether to continue negotiations or resume the war.

    According to informed sources, the new draft that Trump is set to review is the result of recent negotiations between Iran and Pakistan.
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  17. 23 May 2026, 18:03·

    Israel's Channel 13 reported on the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, stating that Israeli officials believe the United States and Iran are getting closer to a potential agreement, and recent reports and information received are "increasingly considered credible in Jerusalem."

    According to the channel's report, senior Israeli officials have said that progress in the negotiations is "very disappointing" for part of Israel's security establishment, especially as it seems Washington's efforts to reach an agreement are intensifying.

    These officials also believe that pressure from some of President Trump's advisors has increased in recent days, and it is expected that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, will hold consultative meetings with senior ministers and security officials in light of these developments. Israeli institutions and officials have not yet confirmed or denied this report.

    Israel's assessment over the past two weeks has been that Trump wants an agreement, but ultimately will not succeed due to disagreements over key issues. However, Israeli officials now believe that the current process appears to be contrary to what Israel has been striving for in recent weeks.

    The report also states that the framework being discussed includes a temporary 60-day agreement that may be extended later while negotiations for a broader agreement continue.

    On Saturday, Iranian and American officials, as well as Pakistan, which is playing a mediating role between the two sides, announced that progress has been made in negotiations to end the war.

    On Saturday, the newspaper Israel Hayom also claimed in a report that the draft agreement on the table includes Iran's initial commitment to refrain from developing nuclear weapons and a long-term suspension of uranium enrichment, while other issues, including the fate of Iran's current enriched uranium stockpiles, will be discussed in subsequent negotiations during the ceasefire period.

    The newspaper also quoted unnamed informed sources claiming that "Iran's political leadership had previously agreed to deliver enriched uranium, but the commanders of the Revolutionary Guard opposed this action, and the decision on this matter now depends on the approval of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic."
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  18. 23 May 2026, 16:22·

    Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, quoted a knowledgeable source close to the negotiating team, emphasizing that if the U.S. does not show flexibility, the negotiations will fail. It stated that the nuclear issue, blocked funds, and the Islamic Republic's control over the Strait of Hormuz are three serious points of contention in the negotiations.

    Fars reported that Tehran has announced it will not enter negotiations on the nuclear issue during this round. It will only discuss nuclear matters in the next round if the opposing side implements trust-building conditions.

    The IRGC-affiliated media quoted this source as saying: "Blocked funds must be deposited; the second and fundamental condition for Tehran's entry into negotiations is that the blocked funds are first deposited and released. Without this happening, we will not enter negotiations at all."

    It further stated: "Another disagreement is over the passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. insists that the Strait must return completely to its previous conditions, but Tehran says it will only commit to restoring the number of ships to the previous status. This means that the Iranian government will determine the number of ships allowed to pass according to its own model."
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  19. 23 May 2026, 16:07·

    Trump: We Have Gotten Much Closer to an Agreement

    President Trump told CBS News that U.S. and Iranian negotiators have "gotten much closer together" to finalize an agreement that would end the war between the two countries.

    Informed sources about the negotiations told CBS News that the latest proposal includes a process for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the release of some of Iran's assets held in foreign banks, and the continuation of negotiations.

    Mr. Trump refrained from providing details about this agreement but stated that "it gets better and better every day."

    In a phone interview with CBS News, Mr. Trump said, "I can't tell you before they tell themselves, right?"

    👈 Mr. Trump expressed his belief that the final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adding that otherwise, "I wouldn't even be talking about it at all."

    👈 He also mentioned that this agreement would ensure that Iran's enriched uranium is "managed satisfactorily."

    👈 He said, "I will only sign an agreement that gets us to everything we want."

    Sources told CBS News that Mr. Trump is still reviewing the proposals and has not yet made his final decision. These sources indicated that he is consulting with his advisors and engaging in discussions with foreign leaders, including leaders from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

    Mr. Trump stated that if the U.S. and Iran do not reach an agreement, "we will face a situation where no country has ever been hit as hard as they are about to be hit."

    Previously, Mr. Trump had threatened Iran; he had said before the ceasefire that began in April that without an agreement, "a complete civilization will be destroyed," and recently warned the country that "the clock is ticking."

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said on Saturday that there may be "news later today" regarding the status of negotiations between Iran and the U.S.

    Rubio, speaking before a formal dinner at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, said, "Progress has been made, and as I speak to you now, things are happening. There is a possibility that whether later today, tomorrow, or within the next few days, we will have something to say; but as the President said, this issue needs to be resolved one way or another."
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  20. 23 May 2026, 15:46·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Saturday, May 23, in an interview with Axios that he will meet with his negotiating team later today to review Iran's latest proposal. He added that a decision on whether to accept the agreement or resume war will likely be made by Sunday.

    Trump described the chances of reaching a "good" agreement or, alternatively, "completely destroying them" as a "solid 50-50." According to him, a meeting is scheduled for late Saturday with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and JD Vance, the Vice President, to discuss the recent response from the Islamic Republic.
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  21. 23 May 2026, 15:37·

    The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, wrote about the negotiations between Tehran and Washington, noting that there are still serious differences in some areas, such as the U.S.'s genuine commitment to releasing assets and the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. It stated, "Given the U.S.'s excessive demands, the likelihood of resolving these issues is high."

    The report mentioned that if the points of contention are resolved, an initial understanding will likely be announced in the first step, followed by a 30 or 60-day deadline for discussions on the nuclear issue (without the Islamic Republic's initial commitment).

    Tasnim wrote that the Americans had emphasized in their previous texts that Tehran must make concessions on the nuclear issue right from the first step, and the topics of shutting down nuclear facilities and handing over enriched materials to the Americans were among the issues repeatedly requested in American texts. However, the Iranian government fundamentally rejects discussing nuclear details at this stage.

    According to this report, Tehran emphasizes the necessity of ending the war and threats on all fronts, including Lebanon. This issue must be accepted by the American side, but the Americans have opposed these topics in some of their previous texts.
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    The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, quoted an informed source stating that Al-Arabiya's report about Tehran proposing a 10-year suspension of uranium enrichment above 3.6% is "fundamentally false."
    Tasnim, citing this source and emphasizing the "fabricated" nature of Al-Arabiya's news, wrote: "The focus of messages and discussions in the current situation is solely on the issue of ending the war, and no details regarding the nuclear issue are being discussed."
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  22. 23 May 2026, 15:36·

    The media wing of the Pakistan Army (ISPR) described the latest round of talks between Qatari-Pakistani mediators and senior officials of the Islamic Republic as "brief but very fruitful."

    According to the released statement, these intensive consultations took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere over the past 24 hours and have created encouraging progress towards achieving a final understanding to end the war.

    The Pakistan Army did not provide further details on the specific contents of these negotiations.
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  23. 23 May 2026, 15:36·

    The Financial Times reported that intermediaries in the Iran war believe they are nearing an agreement that would extend the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran for 60 days and create a framework for negotiations regarding the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

    According to the report, individuals involved in these negotiations told the media that this agreement includes the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as well as a commitment to consider the dilution or transfer of high-enriched uranium reserves.

    The Financial Times added that the U.S. will also reduce the naval blockade of southern Iranian ports and will agree to ease sanctions as well as the phased release of Tehran's frozen assets abroad.
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  24. 23 May 2026, 15:35·

    🔻 Videos of student protests in various cities have been released. These students are protesting the in-person format of their exams.

    Students gathered in front of the education department buildings in the cities of Khorramabad, Yasuj, and Doroud, expressing their dissent with various slogans.

    During the nationwide protests in January 2025, which resulted in an unprecedented massacre of protesters, schools in some provinces switched to online classes.

    With the onset of the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran, schools in Iran were closed, and after the Nowruz holidays, all classes were held online.

    A few days ago, Abdolreza Fooladvand, the head of the Education Evaluation Center, announced in a television interview the possibility of holding exams in person.
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  25. 23 May 2026, 14:28·

    A representative of the Islamic Republic announced on Saturday, May 23, in an interview with Al Jazeera that Tehran has agreed to a memorandum of understanding mediated by Pakistan and is now awaiting a response from the United States.

    According to this official, the provisions of this memorandum include ending the war, completely lifting the naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the withdrawal of American forces from the war zone. He emphasized that due to the complexity of the nuclear issue and the need for more time, this memorandum does not include nuclear matters; however, after 30 days of implementing this agreement, the doors for nuclear negotiations will be opened.

    This informed source also noted that the commander of the Pakistani army was supposed to announce this memorandum in Tehran, but he left Iran to coordinate with Washington. He stressed the essential role of the Qatari government in drafting this proposal, adding that Iran will not concede any advantages beyond what is stated in this memorandum.
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    Additionally, according to this report, Tehran has proposed to suspend uranium enrichment above 3.6 percent for a period of 10 years.
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    The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the IRGC, quoted an informed source stating that Al Arabiya's report about Tehran proposing a 10-year suspension of uranium enrichment above 3.6 percent is "fundamentally false."

    Tasnim, citing this source and emphasizing the "fabricated" nature of Al Arabiya's news, wrote: "Essentially, the focus of messages and discussions at this time is solely on the issue of ending the war, and no details regarding the nuclear issue are being discussed."
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  26. 23 May 2026, 14:18·

    Arabic media reported that the Islamic Republic has presented two proposals to the Pakistani mediator, based on which, in exchange for compensation from the United States, it would open the Strait of Hormuz and discuss the issue of sanctions and frozen assets before signing any agreement.

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, had previously stated that he is not willing to pay compensation to Tehran.
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  27. 23 May 2026, 14:09·

    Donald Trump shared an image of a map of Iran covered with the American flag on the social media platform Truth Social link. The map has the text: "United States of the Middle East?"

    Trump did not provide any further explanation on this matter.
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  28. 23 May 2026, 14:03·

    Marco Rubio's remarks during his trip to India in response to a question about negotiations with Iran

    Machine translation:
    There may be some news a bit later today. At this moment, I don’t have any news for you, but there may be some news a bit later today. It may not happen. I hope it does, but I’m not sure yet.

    The question is about Iran, and as I said, progress has been made, advancements have been achieved. Even while I’m speaking with you now, work is being done.

    It’s possible that whether today a bit later, tomorrow, or in the coming days, we will have something to say. But this issue must be resolved, as the President has said, one way or another.

    Iran must never have a nuclear weapon. The straits must remain open without tariffs. They must surrender their enriched uranium, high-enriched uranium.
    We need to address that issue. We need to deal with the enrichment issue.

    These are the points the President consistently emphasizes. And his preference is always to resolve it through diplomatic means. His preference is always to solve such problems through negotiated diplomatic solutions.

    This is what we are currently working on. But this problem will be resolved, as the President has clearly stated, one way or another. We hope it will be done through the diplomatic route. This is what we are working on. And perhaps we will have something to discuss on that topic while I am here during this visit at some point.
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  29. 23 May 2026, 13:56·

    Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, in a message to Sheikh Naim Qassem, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah Lebanon, said: "The Islamic Republic will not cease its support for Hezbollah and will continue to back movements demanding rights and freedom. Tehran has presented the linkage of a ceasefire in Lebanon to any potential agreement as a condition."
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  30. 23 May 2026, 13:55·

    Parviz Gholichkhani, the former captain of the Iranian national football team and a leftist political activist, passed away at the age of 81. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

    Najmeh Mousavi-Paimbari, Parviz Gholichkhani's "partner and companion," told BBC Persian: "The national hero and an ever-living figure of Iran passed away on May 23, 2026, corresponding to Khordad 2, 1405, in a hospital on the outskirts of Paris."

    Before the revolution, Mr. Gholichkhani played not only for the national team but also for clubs such as Taj, Persepolis, and Pas. He is the only player to have won the Asian Cup three times with the Iranian team. After the revolution, he managed the left-leaning magazine Arash abroad.

    He started playing football in the alleys of the Soap Factory neighborhood in Shush Square, Tehran, and after a short time became a skilled footballer and eventually the captain of the Iranian national team. However, before he could fully savor the taste of football championships, his attention turned to politics, leading him to end up behind bars. After the revolution, he transitioned from a professional footballer to a political activist and expatriate journalist.
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