Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks
US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats, as Iranian delegation visits Qatar for talks on extending truce.
World
aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
World
bbc.com
26.05.2026
Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress
Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei says a ‘large portion’ of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
World
bbc.com
25.05.2026
Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal
Japan's stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
How will Iran war fallout impact upcoming US elections?
Trump purges Republican critics, but are the prospects for his party in upcoming elections heading up or down?
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Iran team trains through World Cup uncertainty
Al Jazeera exclusive footage follows Iran’s national football team as they train for the World Cup in Turkiye.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC
Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Rubio: The US and Iran have made significant progress in negotiations over the past 48 hours
Over the past two days, the United States has made significant progress in negotiations with Iran, the details of which will be announced during the day.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.05.2026
Trump says US and Iran deal to end war is ‘largely negotiated’
US President Trump announced that a Memorandum of Understanding on a peace deal with Iran has been ‘largely negotiated'.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
“They don’t like each other:” Is Russia and Iran’s alliance falling apart?
Russia and Iran have been locked in a centuries-long rivalry and pragmatism.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
World
bbc.com
24.05.2026
Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisation
US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval
Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.
World
aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran
Munir met senior Iranian officials on Saturday as Islamabad and Doha push to finalise a memorandum to end the war.
World
aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran
Latest Truth Social post comes amid 'delicate diplomacy', expert says, as US and Iran indicate progress in talks.
World
aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support India’s energy needs - but should Delhi give in?
World
bbc.com
23.05.2026