US President Trump’s approach toward Iran may better be explained by the political timing of the World Cup and the culture of New York real estate dealmaking: performance, delay, leverage and spectacle.
Washington DC [US], May 25 (ANI): The US expressed deep regret that states party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) failed to reach a consensus on a final document at the conclusion of the 2026 Review Conference. It specifically criticising the 'inability of some NPT States Parties to take Iran's threat to global nonproliferation seriously,' Al Jazeera reported.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 25 (ANI): BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy on Sunday criticised opposition parties for being 'disorganised and confused' regarding their stance on fuel price hikes, claiming India has seen the lowest increase globally.
Talk of a possible agreement between Tehran and Washington has intensified political attacks on parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a central figure in Iran’s diplomatic push and a politician widely seen as backing a more pragmatic approach to negotiations.
Top Democrat says Iran emerged stronger despite conflict US Senator Chris Murphy welcomed the prospect of an end to the conflict with Iran but sharply criticised President Donald Trump, arguing that the war had caused widespread destruction without achieving its stated objectives. In a post on X, Murphy said “thousands of innocent people have been killed” and the economy had been damaged, while accusing Trump of repeatedly changing the goals of the conflict. He argued that Iran retained key capabilities, including its ballistic missile and drone programmes, and said Tehran had emerged from the war “more powerful” and emboldened.
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Washington DC [US], May 25 (ANI): Donald Trump said that any future deal with Iran under his administration would involve no financial concessions and would be fundamentally different from the agreement reached during former US President Barack Obama's tenure.
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad said that there was a single shooter involved in the shooting incident outside the White House, but it may also carry a message regarding the US deal with Iran. Awwad, during a conversation with ANI, said that it is still unclear whether this peace deal will be finalised or if the President will choose war.
US lawmakers question Trump’s approach to Iran deal US President Donald Trump and his administration have faced growing criticism from lawmakers over reports of a potential agreement with Iran. Speaking to CNN, Republican Senator Thom Tillis questioned why administration officials had previously claimed Iran’s capabilities were “obliterated” if Tehran would now be allowed to retain nuclear material under a future arrangement. “There are a lot of things that need to be explained,” Tillis said, arguing that the reported framework appeared inconsistent with earlier statements by US officials.
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Former Diplomat Veena Sikri said on Sunday that the White House shooting was serious, as there have been several assassination attempts on US President Donald Trump. Sikri, in a conversation with ANI, said that although there has been much tension, the parties want to convert it into an agreement. 'What will be next?
Jerusalem [Israel], May 25 (ANI): Special Envoy of the Foreign Ministry of Israel, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, said there are still significant opportunities for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and expressed hope that the I2U2 grouping can regain momentum in the future.
Iran objects to revised terms in draft deal Less than a day after US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Tehran was “largely negotiated”, signs of friction have emerged over key elements of the proposed deal. According to Al Jazeera, a source familiar with the talks said Iran believes Washington is backing away from earlier understandings on the mechanism for unfreezing Iranian assets and the scope of a ceasefire framework for Lebanon. The source said the draft agreement includes provisions related to a ceasefire in Lebanon, but Israel is reportedly pressing the United States to include language allowing Israeli forces to carry out military operations in response to what it considers threats.
US says states failed to confront Iran at NPT review The United States said that parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) failed to reach consensus on a final document at the conclusion of the 2026 Review Conference, blaming disagreements over Iran’s nuclear activities for the outcome. In a statement, the US Department of State said the deadlock was particularly disappointing given what it described as Iran’s continued noncompliance with safeguards obligations overseen by the International Atomic Energy Agency and its ongoing nuclear activities. Washington argued that NPT member states could not ignore alleged violations of the treaty and warned that failing to address such issues would weaken the agreement’s enforcement and accountability mechanisms.
'Nightmare for Israel': Republican hawks attack Trump's emerging Iran deal Senior US Republicans have launched a rare public rebuke of President Donald Trump over the reported terms of the ceasefire agreement with Iran , warning they include major concessions that would strengthen Tehran and undermine Israel. The criticism intensified on Sunday after Trump said a memorandum of understanding to end the US-Israeli war on Iran had been "largely negotiated" and was awaiting finalisation. Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the vital global energy chokepoint that Iran has effectively controlled since the war began in late February.
The US president has instructed negotiators not to rush, saying critics know nothing about the ongoing talks US President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics of a still-unfinished peace deal with Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran are proceeding in an "orderly and constructive manner" but that he has instructed his representatives "not to rush" into an agreement.
The US president has instructed negotiators "not to rush," saying critics "know nothing about" the ongoing talks US President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics of a still-unfinished peace deal with Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran are proceeding in an "orderly and constructive manner"</e
President Trump is hailing is agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits is “isn’t even fully negotiated. ” But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration made “significant progress” toward a deal with Iran. A senior U. S.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration says the US and Iran are closer to a nuclear agreement than at any point in recent years, even as senior officials insist a final deal is still days away and key details remain unresolved.
