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US Iran war LIVE updates:<\/strong> The United States and Iran are close to reaching a deal that will end the two-month-long war. Iran is expected to hand over its response to mediators about the US proposal to end the war on Thursday, sources told CNN. This comes after Trump said that the US had \u201cvery good talks\u201d with Iran over the past 24 hours.<\/span>

The proposed agreement is a one-page, 14-point memorandum aimed at ending the war and starting formal talks. Under the plan, Iran may pause nuclear enrichment, while the US could lift sanctions and release billions in frozen funds. Both sides may also ease restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. The deal would begin with a 30-day negotiation period for a broader agreement. <\/p>\n

Trump took to Truth Social to share the news, saying if Iran agrees to sign the deal on the terms presented, the \u201calready legendary\u201d Epic Fury operation will end, adding that the blockade will allow the Strait of Hormuz to be open to all. He also warned that if Tehran does not agree, \u201cthe bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before.\u201d <\/p>\n

Strait of Hormuz update<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The crucial waterway continues to be under blockade by the US and Iran. Trump on Wednesday halted his new mission \u2018Project Freedom\u2019, a day after its implementation caused hostilities in Hormuz. <\/p>\n

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Macron said he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over escalating tensions, including reported strikes on Emirati civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels. <\/p>\n

Araghchi – Wang Yi meet<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday. China has assured Iran of continued support during talks in Beijing. Iran said it wants a peaceful solution to ongoing tensions and a fair agreement with the United States while protecting its sovereignty. <\/p>\n

A key aim of the visit was to strengthen ties between China and Iran, especially ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Iran also sought assurance that China will continue supporting it diplomatically and economically. <\/p>\n

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The proposed agreement is a one-page, 14-point memorandum aimed at ending the war and starting formal talks. Under the plan, Iran may pause nuclear enrichment, while the US could lift sanctions and release billions in frozen funds. Both sides may also ease restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. The deal would begin with a 30-day negotiation period for a broader agreement.
Trump took to Truth Social to share the news, saying if Iran agrees to sign the deal on the terms presented, the \u201calready legendary\u201d Epic Fury operation will end, adding that the blockade will allow the Strait of Hormuz to be open to all. He also warned that if Tehran does not agree, \u201cthe bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before.\u201d
Strait of Hormuz update<\/strong>
The crucial waterway continues to be under blockade by the US and Iran. Trump on Wednesday halted his new mission \u2018Project Freedom\u2019, a day after its implementation caused hostilities in Hormuz.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Macron said he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over escalating tensions, including reported strikes on Emirati civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels.
Araghchi – Wang Yi meet<\/strong>
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday. China has assured Iran of continued support during talks in Beijing. Iran said it wants a peaceful solution to ongoing tensions and a fair agreement with the United States while protecting its sovereignty.
A key aim of the visit was to strengthen ties between China and Iran, especially ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Iran also sought assurance that China will continue supporting it diplomatically and economically. <\/p>\n

The proposed agreement is a one-page, 14-point memorandum aimed at ending the war and starting formal talks. Under the plan, Iran may pause nuclear enrichment, while the US could lift sanctions and release billions in frozen funds. Both sides may also ease restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. The deal would begin with a 30-day negotiation period for a broader agreement.
Trump took to Truth Social to share the news, saying if Iran agrees to sign the deal on the terms presented, the \u201calready legendary\u201d Epic Fury operation will end, adding that the blockade will allow the Strait of Hormuz to be open to all. He also warned that if Tehran does not agree, \u201cthe bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before.\u201d
Strait of Hormuz update<\/strong>
The crucial waterway continues to be under blockade by the US and Iran. Trump on Wednesday halted his new mission \u2018Project Freedom\u2019, a day after its implementation caused hostilities in Hormuz.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Macron said he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over escalating tensions, including reported strikes on Emirati civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels.
Araghchi – Wang Yi meet<\/strong>
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday. China has assured Iran of continued support during talks in Beijing. Iran said it wants a peaceful solution to ongoing tensions and a fair agreement with the United States while protecting its sovereignty.
A key aim of the visit was to strengthen ties between China and Iran, especially ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Iran also sought assurance that China will continue supporting it diplomatically and economically. <\/p>\n

US Iran war LIVE: China\u2019s foreign ministry said it \u201cfirmly opposes\u201d attacks on UAE oil facilities, warning against moves that escalate tensions in the region, Reuters reported.
US Iran war LIVE: Iran denied on Thursday attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war was “very possible” but warned Washington would resume bombing if talks failed.
Tehran’s embassy in Seoul said it “firmly rejects and categorically denies” allegations that its armed forces were behind a blast aboard the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, which caught fire on Monday while transiting the strategic waterway with 24 crew members on board.
Trump later claimed Iran had “taken some shots” at the vessel and urged South Korea to join US-led efforts to restore shipping through the strait.
US Iran war LIVE: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday. China has assured Iran of continued support during talks in Beijing. Iran said it wants a peaceful solution to ongoing tensions and a fair agreement with the United States while protecting its sovereignty.
A key aim of the visit was to strengthen ties between China and Iran, especially ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Iran also sought assurance that China will continue supporting it diplomatically and economically.
US Iran war LIVE: As Iran and the US once again moved closer to reaching a deal, stock markets rallied on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs for the second straight session.
Oil prices also remained largely flat after sliding nearly 10 percent over the past two days, with West Texas Intermediate trading at $95.08 a barrel and Brent Crude at $101.32.
Cheering the market surge, Trump took to Truth Social and wrote, \u201cStock Market hit an ALL-TIME HIGH TODAY. 401Ks and jobs booming.\u201d
US Iran war LIVE: President Donald Trump said Wednesday \u2014 after referencing the war in Iran \u2014 that he met with top executives from major US oil companies, including Chevron and ExxonMobil, to discuss oil and Venezuela.
\u201cEnemies have great pride. We went into Venezuela, smart people, great people, a really strong military. We won it very quickly, and it\u2019s been a great thing for Venezuela,\u201d Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, after saying that Iranians, \u201chave great pride.\u201d
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US Iran war LIVE: Ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio\u2019s meeting with Pope Leo, US President President Donald Trump shared what he called a \u201cvery simple\u201d message on Iran.
“It’s very simple. Whether I make him happy or I don’t make him happy: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
Trump suggested that the pope believed it was okay for Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
\u201cIran cannot have a nuclear weapon,\u201d Trump said, warning that if Tehran acquires one, \u201cthe entire world would be hostage.\u201d \u201cThat\u2019s my only message,\u201d he added.
US Israel Iran war LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel is ready for any situation in its dealings with Iran, stressing that the military and security agencies have been instructed to prepare for all possible scenarios. Speaking in a video message at the start of a security cabinet meeting, he indicated that the country remains on high alert amid ongoing regional tensions.
US Iran war LIVE updates: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said during a White House event honouring military mothers the war with Iran is progressing “unbelievably well,\u201d describing it as a \u201cskirmish\u201d rather than a full-scale war.
Trump claimed the operation was comparable to previous US actions in Venezuela and added that it was \u201cgoing very smoothly.\u201d
He reiterated that the Iranians are open to negotiations. Trump said, \u201cThey want to make a deal, they want to negotiate, and I think that military mothers would want to hear that.\u201d
While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, \u201cWe’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours. And it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal.\u201d
The president added that it would take Iran 20 years to recover if the United States left the country now.
US Iran war LIVE updates: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on X, Macron said he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over escalating tensions, including reported strikes on Emirati civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels.
Macron stressed that \u201call parties must lift the blockade of the Strait, without delay and without conditions.” He further noted that easing tensions in the Strait could advance negotiations on Iran\u2019s nuclear programme, ballistic issues, and broader regional stability.
He also indicated he would speak with President Donald Trump regarding Iran\u2019s peace proposal.
US Iran war LIVE: The United States and Iran are close to reaching a deal that will end the two-month-long war. Iran is expected to hand over its response to mediators about the US proposal to end the war on Thursday, sources told CNN. This comes after Trump said that the US had \u201cvery good talks\u201d with Iran over the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n

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