US-Iran War News Updates: Iran 'Open To Negotiations', Trump Not Satisfied; Hormuz Deadlock Stays

Iran 'Open To Negotiations',  Trump Not Satisfied: Key Highlights

• Iran has signalled that is open to negotiations, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying talks are possible if Washington drops its "expansionist approach".
• Trump, on receiving the latest Iranian offer via Pakistani mediators, said he's "not satisfied".
• For the White House, Iran's abandoning of its nuclear ambitions is at the core for agreeing to a lasting truce.
• Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Lebanon seems all but over as Israel has reportedly carried out strikes in southern part of the country. 
• The global economy continues to feel the jitters of the conflict, with US Treasury now warning shippers of sanctions if they pay toll to Iran for passage via the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran has submitted a fresh proposal for talks with the United States to the mediators in Pakistan, Al Jazeera reported. There is no official confirmation on this from either sides.

Dow futures jumped 200 points and oil started to fall after reports on Iran responding to US through Pakistan.

Iran on Thursday responded to US through Pakistan, reported Axios. In the response Iran spoke about the latest amendments on the agreement.

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has said that Tehran has never abandoned talks with the United States, stressing that diplomacy has remained an open option for the Islamic Republic.

“We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,” Mohseni-Ejei said, according to Iran’s state-run IRIB news agency. “If our dignity is threatened, we will fight for our dignity. This is the firm position of our nation.”

He added that Iran has consistently supported negotiations, but underscored that diplomacy must be rooted in “logic and rationality.”

“We certainly do not accept imposition,” he said, noting that an adversary which has failed to achieve its objectives through pressure, threats or aggression cannot dictate terms at the negotiating table.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has strongly backed President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, saying it reflects “the urgency of the moment” as global security conditions continue to worsen.

Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth said the unprecedented funding request would prepare the US military for both present and future conflicts, while correcting years of what he described as underinvestment and mismanagement.

“The $1.5 trillion budget will ensure the United States continues to field the most powerful and capable fighting force in the world,” Hegseth told lawmakers, underscoring the administration’s focus on military readiness amid escalating tensions with Iran.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which is currently enforcing a naval blockade around Iranian ports, has reportedly briefed President Donald Trump on potential military options involving Iran.

The closed-door session, lasting around 45 minutes and attended by the Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, comes amid reports that Washington has rapidly transferred large quantities of military equipment to Israel. The development has intensified speculation that the US could be considering renewed large-scale military action against Iran to break the current deadlock.

According to reports citing Israel’s Defence Ministry, The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post said that two cargo ships and multiple aircraft delivered approximately 6,500 tonnes (6.5 million kilograms) of US-supplied military hardware to Israel within a 24-hour period. The shipment reportedly included air- and ground-launched munitions, military trucks, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), and other combat-related equipment.

US President Donald Trump has said that trade pressure played a key role in resolving several global conflicts, including tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking in remarks shared by the US State Department on social media, Trump claimed he had helped settle eight wars and suggested that the use of tariffs was instrumental in addressing the standoff between the two South Asian neighbours.

According to Trump, economic leverage through trade measures proved effective in pushing the parties toward a resolution, though he did not provide specific details on how the approach was applied in the India–Pakistan context.

PRESIDENT TRUMP: I settled 8 wars. In the case of India and Pakistan, you know how I got it solved?

Tariffs. pic.twitter.com/mAIsphUREd

— Department of State (@StateDept) April 30, 2026

The Lebanese army announced that an Israeli strike on Thursday killed one of its serving soldiers along with several of his family members in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh region.

In a statement, the Army Command said 31-year-old Ali Rifaat Jaber was killed when his home in the town of Kfar Reman was hit in what it described as “hostile Israeli targeting.” The army said Jaber died alongside members of his family.

Paying tribute, the military noted that Jaber had received multiple medals and commendations from the Army Commander and had been formally praised on several occasions during his service.

Lebanese media outlets reported that Israeli attacks across southern and eastern Lebanon on Thursday killed more than 30 people, fueling public anger over continued strikes despite an expected ceasefire being in place.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the inability of ships to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz is severely damaging the global economy, disrupting critical sectors including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and food supplies.

In a message posted on social media, Guterres said the fallout from the escalating Middle East crisis is intensifying by the hour. He urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and pursue solutions that would ease tensions and prevent the situation from spiraling further out of control.

I’m deeply concerned about the curtailment of navigational rights & freedoms in the area of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing & food markets & strangling the global economy.

All of humanity is paying the price.

Consider these three scenarios:

1:…

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 30, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader has vowed to safeguard the country’s nuclear and missile capabilities, directly challenging efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to limit them through airstrikes and as part of broader negotiations aimed at shoring up a fragile ceasefire.

In comments delivered by a state television presenter, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a hostile warning to Washington, saying Americans have no place in the Persian Gulf and belong “at the bottom of its waters.” He added that the region is entering what he described as a “new chapter” in its history. The remarks come at a moment of acute economic strain for Iran. The country’s oil sector is under growing pressure from a U.S. Navy blockade that has prevented Iranian tankers from leaving port. 

The Trump administration says U.S. military involvement related to Iran no longer qualifies as an active war, citing a ceasefire that took effect in early April. By declaring the conflict effectively concluded, the White House argues it is not required to seek congressional authorization for continued military action.

That position echoes testimony given Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who told the Senate that the ceasefire had halted hostilities. Under this interpretation, the administration maintains it has not crossed the 60‑day threshold that would trigger the need for formal approval under existing law.

The timeline is governed by the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which limits a president’s ability to engage U.S. forces in prolonged military operations without congressional consent. Under the statute, President Donald Trump faced a Friday deadline to either obtain authorization or end U.S. involvement, with an option to extend the period by an additional 30 days. The administration’s argument hinges on the claim that the ceasefire removed the conflict from those requirements.