US-Iran War News Live Updates: America Denies Reports Of Lifting Iran Oil Sanctions, Rejects Latest Peace Proposal
Trump has been consulting with his national security team and allies, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on potential next steps
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply as US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning that “the clock is ticking” for Tehran, while Iranian officials signalled they are fully prepared to respond to any renewed military action. US President Donald Trump warned that time was running out for Iran to agree to Washington's terms, amid stalled peace negotiations and a fragile ceasefire.
Reports suggest Trump has been consulting with his national security team and allies, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on potential next steps, including possible military options if talks fail.
Despite its public stance, sources indicated Iran may be showing some flexibility, with a possible willingness to accept a shorter suspension period of three to five years.
Iran War Live: US Denies Reports Of Waiver For Iranian Oil
The United States has denied reports claiming that it proposed a temporary waiver for Iranian oil.
(Source: CNBC)
Iran War Live: US Rejects Tehran's Latest Peace Proposal, Says Report
The United States has rejected the newest Iranian peace proposal, American news agency Axios reported on Monday.
Iran War Live: US Proposes Temporary Relief On Iranian Oil Sanctions
America has proposed to temporarily waive Iranian oil sanctions, Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Media Says Tehran Submitted New Proposal To Pakistan
Iran has submitted its latest proposal comprising 14 points through Pakistan, Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team reported.
The report added that the focus from Tehran is to end the war and build trust.
This comes as Pakistan’s interior minister extended his Tehran visit for a third day.
Iran War Live Updates: Türkiye Slams Israel Over Flotilla Attack
Türkiye condemned Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it a “new act of piracy.” The Foreign Ministry said citizens from about 40 countries were aboard and urged Israel to halt the attack and release detainees unconditionally. It added that Israel’s actions won’t stop international solidarity with Palestinians and called on the global community to take a united stance against what it called Israel’s lawless actions.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Gold Futures Rise In Volatile Trade Amid Middle Asia Tensions
In a volatile session, gold prices rose by Rs 598 to Rs 1.59 per 10 grams in futures trade amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for the June delivery appreciated by Rs 598, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 1,59,145 per 10 grams.
In the overseas trade, Comex gold futures for the June contract were trading marginally lower at USD 4,553.40 per ounce in New York.
Iran War Live Updates: US-Iran Peace Negotiations To Restart?
Pakistan on Monday shared a revised Iranian proposal with the United States aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, even as peace talks appeared to remain stalled, a Pakistani source told Reuters .
Iran War Live Updates: Israel May Join US Strikes Againt Iran
Israel's military has been placed on high alert and is preparing to join any renewed US strikes against Iran, with its sights set on Iranian energy infrastructure, according to Israeli media reports cited by Al Jazeera.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran-US Nuclear Talks Continue Via Pakistan
Iran-US nuclear talks are continuing via Pakistani mediators, with proposals and amendments still being exchanged. Iran initially proposed a 14-point framework, which the US rejected, and has since sent revised responses. Iran received further US amendments yesterday and updated its position.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed reports that the US rejected lifting sanctions and returning frozen assets as speculation. Iran insists its right to peaceful uranium enrichment is non-negotiable, clashing with the US demand for zero enrichment for 20 years. Sources say Tehran may show flexibility for a shorter suspension of 3-5 years.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
Iran War Live Updates: Iran, Oman Discuss Hormuz Transit Safety
Iran and Oman held technical talks in Oman last week on a mechanism for safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. The discussions focused on a framework under international law. Baghaei said Iran remains in contact with Oman and other parties, with expert-level talks set to continue next week.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump's AI Posts Featuring Aliens and Iran War
US President Donald Trump has triggered widespread global attention after launching a weekend posting spree on his social media platform, Truth Social, featuring roughly 25 highly stylised AI-generated images that depicted surreal scenarios, including aliens, space warfare, and futuristic military imagery.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's New Digital Weapon?
Tehran is reportedly exploring the possibility of charging for undersea fibre-optic cables routed through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially creating a lucrative new income stream and giving Iran added leverage against adversaries abroad.
Iran War Live Updates: On Live TV, Iran Gives Sniper Lessons
As diplomatic negotiations over Iran's nuclear future teeter on the edge of collapse, Tehran's state media has broadcast what many are calling its most provocative piece of war propaganda yet. A live television segment showed sniper crosshair targets placed directly over the faces of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's Chilling Warning Over US Naval Blockade
As peace talks between Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked and the threat of renewed military confrontation looms, Iran's most senior military voice has delivered a stark and unambiguous warning to the United States Navy amid naval blocakade in Hormuz: leave, or face the consequences.
Iran War Live Updates: Stocks Fall After Trump Warns Iran 'Clock Is Ticking'
Asian stocks mostly retreated and oil prices jumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” as US-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall.
US futures fell more than 0.6%
Markets in Japan and South Korea pulled further back from their records. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9% to 60,843.09, a decline led by technology-related stocks, after it reached all-time intraday high levels last week above 63,000.
Iran War Live Updates: Gulf Drone Strikes Stoke Escalation Fears
Drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, plus US and Iran rhetoric, have sparked concerns of escalation. The UAE said it’s investigating a strike on the Barakah nuclear plant and reserves the right to respond to “terrorist attacks.” Saudi Arabia intercepted 3 drones from Iraqi airspace and warned it will take action against any threat to its sovereignty.
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Prepares to Intercept Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Israeli forces are preparing to intercept the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, according to Al Jazeera reports. Activists on the 54-ship fleet said they spotted a military vessel near their convoy. Israeli media reported PM Netanyahu held security consultations ahead of its arrival in about two days.
An Israeli source said forces would “control them” and take them to a “floating prison,” adding that two activists previously detained will not be released quickly this time.
Iran War Live Updates: India's First Reaction As UAE's Barakah Nuclear Facility 'Hit With Drone'
India's External Affairs Ministry on Monday, May 18 condemned a drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday.
Iran War Live Updates: Hormuz To Become Irrelevant, Economist Tells NDTV Profit
Andrew Freris, CEO at Ecognosis Advisory told NDTV Profit:
- Hormuz To Become Irrelevant In About A Year.
- Will See A Substitute To Hormuz In 9 Months-1 Year.
- Iran Not Giving In To Trump's Demands.
- Fed Can't Cut Rates If Oil Prices Remain Elevated.
- Oil Prices To Not Reduce Anytime Soon.
Iran War Live Updates: US Secures China Pledge on Iran
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Trump secured a commitment from China not to provide material support to Iran. In an ABC News interview, Greer said the US didn’t ask China to act on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. China has an interest in reopening the strait but doesn’t want direct involvement.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump's Post On Truth Social
Donald Trump Truth Social
Iran War Live Updates: Brent Crude Rallies For Third Day, Climbs To $110
Brent crude advanced above $110 a barrel after gaining nearly 8% last week, while West Texas Intermediate approached $107.
Iran War Live Updates: Drone Outside UAE Nuclear Plant
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
The UAE's defence ministry said the drone that targeted the facility was one of three that "entered the country from the western border direction".
The projectile struck "an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra area".
(Source: AFP)
Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan's Naqvi Holds High-Level Talk With Pezeshkian
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, focusing on regional security, recent hostilities, and efforts to consolidate a fragile ceasefire, according to media reports. Naqvi landed in Iran on Saturday on an unscheduled trip apparently to make efforts for a negotiated solution of the conflict with the US.
The Express Tribune reported quoting Iran’s state-news agency that Naqvi on Sunday held high-level talks with Pezeshkian in Tehran.
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