Iran remains in peace talks despite first US strikes since ceasefire
Iran continues peace negotiations with the US despite recent military strikes by Washington, which marked the first such action since a ceasefire in April. The Iranian foreign ministry condemned the strikes as a violation of the ceasefire but chose to remain engaged in talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The negotiations focus on unlocking frozen Iranian assets and easing sanctions on oil exports, amid rising tensions and political pressures from hardliners in all involved countries.
- ▪The US conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets, the first since the ceasefire on April 8.
- ▪Iran's foreign ministry labeled the US attack as a definitive violation of the ceasefire but did not withdraw from negotiations.
- ▪Iran's chief negotiator is working to unlock over $12 billion in frozen assets and seeking sanctions relief for oil exports.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Iran Remains in Peace Talks Despite U.S. Strikes — Real Clear Politics
- ▪ Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal — NYT — World
- ▪ Israel will intensify Lebanon strikes amid U.S.-Iran deal talks — Japan Times
- ▪ Israel to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah as US-Iran diplomacy may force Lebanon ceasefire — Washington Examiner
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People in Tehran on Tuesday walk past an anti-US billboard depicting Donald Trump and the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople in Tehran on Tuesday walk past an anti-US billboard depicting Donald Trump and the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersUS-Israel war on IranIran remains in peace talks despite first US strikes since ceasefireTehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage Middle East crisis – live updates Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorTue 26 May 2026 13.06 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 13.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA proposed peace agreement between Iran and the US seemed to still be in prospect on Tuesday despite US bombings of…
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