Iran

Tehran wants to end the war—but not at any price

As negotiations continue to end the fighting between Iran and the United States, it is increasingly clear that Iran’s leaders are interested in securing a ceasefire and avoiding further escalation. Tehran understands the heavy strategic, economic, and military costs of continued confrontation and appears determined to prevent the conflict from …

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Turkey’s Limited Role in the Iran War

Power parity informs the view from Ankara, which has a strong interest in preventing Iran from going nuclear or alternatively falling into chaos—even as the war’s outcome will be largely outside Turkish control. On May 22, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to …

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Iran Update Special Report, May 24, 2026

Key Takeaways Conflicting US, Iranian, and regional reporting indicates that the contours of a possible US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) remain unresolved and may not yet represent a final agreement. Iranian officials, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)-affiliated outlets, and Iranian sources speaking to Western and regional media are presenting the …

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Iran US War Live Updates: Iran Agrees To Give Up Enriched Uranium As Part Of Deal With US, Says Report

Iran US War Live Updates: Following a Friday afternoon call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran is “largely negotiated,” with final details currently being finalized for a fast-approaching announcement. The latest proposal reportedly includes a process to reopen the strategic Strait of …

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Iran Update Special Report, May 21, 2026

Key Takeaways Iran has not submitted a response to the latest US proposal as multiple mediators continue efforts to narrow gaps between the United States and Iran. Both US and Iranian officials said on May 21 that nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz remain the two “sticking points” on …

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