Published on: May 25, 2026 6:58:20 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran is asking Donald Trump to lift US sanctions and war-related restrictions, including an end to the naval blockade and free movement of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran war news LIVE: Inches from a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran, the world watched diplomacy collapse back into gridlock due to renewed uncertainty from Washington. US President Donald Trump said the outlines of an agreement with Iran remain unfinished and a deal was not “fully negotiated yet.” Only hours before, officials hinted an accord was practically signed, sealed, and delivered. Now, the finish line has vanished.
US media says that a final pen-to-paper moment could take days. This comes after persistent gaps between the two sides on core issues, particularly Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran’s willingness to provide assurances that its nuclear activities remain strictly peaceful. “We are ready to assure the world that we are not seeking nuclear weapons and are not seeking unrest in the region,” he said.
Netanyahu wants Iran’s ‘nuclear threat’ ended
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that any final agreement must “eliminate the nuclear threat entirely.” This, according to him, includes the dismantling of Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities and the removal of enriched material from its territory.
Trump, for his part, has said there is “no rush” to conclude a deal. He said “time was on our side,” even as he confirmed instructing his diplomatic team to proceed deliberately.
Marco Rubio on the war
US secretary of state Marco Rubio, on a visit to India, said the US has made “significant progress” in outlining a path to resolve the war over the past 48 hours. He said discussions also covered tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and warned that attempts to impose “illegal tolls” or target ships in international waterways would be unacceptable.
Rubio held high-level meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his multi-day diplomatic visit.
Israel-Lebanon updates
Israel has bombed Lebanon again. The strikes have killed at least two people and injured ten in the southern town of Arab Salim, according to local reports.
Iran shoots down Israeli drone
Iran said it shot down an Israeli surveillance drone in Hormozgan province.
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US media says that a final pen-to-paper moment could take days. This comes after persistent gaps between the two sides on core issues, particularly Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran’s willingness to provide assurances that its nuclear activities remain strictly peaceful. “We are ready to assure the world that we are not seeking nuclear weapons and are not seeking unrest in the region,” he said.
Netanyahu wants Iran’s ‘nuclear threat’ ended
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that any final agreement must “eliminate the nuclear threat entirely.” This, according to him, includes the dismantling of Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities and the removal of enriched material from its territory.
Trump, for his part, has said there is “no rush” to conclude a deal. He said “time was on our side,” even as he confirmed instructing his diplomatic team to proceed deliberately.
Marco Rubio on the war
US secretary of state Marco Rubio, on a visit to India, said the US has made “significant progress” in outlining a path to resolve the war over the past 48 hours. He said discussions also covered tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and warned that attempts to impose “illegal tolls” or target ships in international waterways would be unacceptable.
Rubio held high-level meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his multi-day diplomatic visit.
Israel-Lebanon updates
Israel has bombed Lebanon again. The strikes have killed at least two people and injured ten in the southern town of Arab Salim, according to local reports.
Iran shoots down Israeli drone
Iran said it shot down an Israeli surveillance drone in Hormozgan province.
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May 25, 2026 6:38:24 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: US senator blasts Trump’s handling of war, says Iran now ‘more powerful’
US-Iran war news LIVE: US senator Chris Murphy has criticised President Donald Trump’s handling of the war on Iran. He called it “incompetence” while welcoming the prospect of an end to the war. He said thousands of civilians have been killed and the economy has been severely damaged.
Writing on X, Murphy said Trump “hasn’t accomplished ANY of his constantly shifting goals,” pointing to Iran’s continued missile and drone capabilities and its ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Iran’s leadership has emerged “emboldened” and “more powerful” despite US actions.
