# Negotiations
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh blows as negotiations hit a snag
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes against one another amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and reports of difficulties in the negotiation process. Both sides have claimed to have carried out attacks on military installations and maritime targets.
Trump lashed out at Netanyahu over the escalating situation in Lebanon
During a telephone conversation, US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions in light of the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. According to sources, the conversation took place against a backdrop of Washington’s concerns that negotiations with Iran might break down.
Hezbollah has declared its readiness for a full ceasefire with Israel
Lebanon’s Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, has informed the administration of US President Donald Trump that Hezbollah is prepared to agree to an immediate and complete ceasefire with Israel. At the same time, the Israeli side doubts that such an initiative will be supported.
The US and Iran have reported a new exchange of strikes
The US military carried out strikes on Iranian radar stations and drone control centres following the downing of an American MQ-1 drone. Iran announced a retaliatory attack on a US airbase.
Zelenskyy is expecting a visit from Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he expects US presidential representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv in the coming weeks. According to him, it is important to the Ukrainian side that the American negotiating team sees the situation in Ukraine for themselves.
The US and Iran have agreed on a draft ceasefire memorandum; a decision is now awaited from Trump
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a draft 60-day memorandum of understanding, which provides for the extension of the ceasefire and the start of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. The final decision on the document is to be taken by US President Donald Trump.
Iran is demanding that the US release $24 billion as part of a potential deal
Tehran is insisting on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as a condition for a potential deal with the United States. According to Iranian news agencies, negotiations on this issue are ongoing, with Qatar acting as mediator.
The EU has expanded the list of candidates for the role of representative in negotiations with Russia
The European Union is discussing new candidates for the role of representative in potential negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The list includes the President of the European Council, António Costa, the former President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, and the former President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker.
Rubio has stated that the US is ready to mediate following Russia’s latest threats against Kyiv
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is ready to help bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, against the backdrop of fresh threats from Moscow to launch strikes on Kyiv. The Russian side has announced that it is preparing “systematic” attacks on the Ukrainian capital and has urged foreign diplomats to leave the city.
The US has launched fresh strikes against Iran amid talks to end the war
The US has announced new strikes on southern Iran, describing them as acts of self-defence to protect American troops. The attacks took place against the backdrop of talks between Washington and Tehran regarding a possible extension of the ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict.
Will Trump help the Iranian regime?
Details have emerged in the media regarding a possible memorandum between the US and Iran, which provides for the extension of the ceasefire and further negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Trump announced the extension of the naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is reached
US President Donald Trump has stated that the American naval blockade of Iran will remain in place until an agreement with Tehran has been signed and ratified. At the same time, he emphasised that negotiations between the parties are proceeding in a ‘constructive’ manner.
