# Negotiations
Rubio outlined the US position on the war with Iran and negotiations with Tehran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington is negotiating with Iran through intermediaries and will continue its military campaign until its objectives are met. He also outlined the US’s demands and its position on the Strait of Hormuz.
The war between Russia and Ukraine could escalate against the backdrop of the conflict with Iran
The parties are preparing for a new phase of hostilities, whilst the world’s attention is shifting to events in the Middle East. Negotiations to end the war have so far proved fruitless.
Rubio has suggested that NATO’s role may need to be reviewed in light of the allies’ stance on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington may reconsider its approach to NATO once the conflict with Iran has ended. He cited restrictions imposed by some European allies as the reason.
Peseshkian stated that Iran is prepared to end the war provided certain guarantees are given
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran has the resolve needed to bring the war with Israel and the US to an end. At the same time, Iran is insisting on guarantees that such aggression will not be repeated.
“I don’t think we’re at an impasse,” says Zelenskyy on peace talks with the US and Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for peace talks with Russia and the US anywhere except Russia and Belarus. He also hopes that new diplomatic meetings will take place in the near future.
Zelenskyy and the King of Jordan discussed their security partnership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman. The two leaders discussed a potential partnership in the field of security, particularly regarding protection against drone and missile attacks.
Trump has extended Iran’s deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz by a further 10 days
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day extension to the deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He said that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and proceeding successfully.
US links security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas – Zelenskyy (VIDEO)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the US is prepared to provide security guarantees only if Ukraine renounces its claims to Donbas. He made these remarks in an interview with Reuters.
Trump rejected Netanyahu’s proposal to call for an uprising in Iran
During a conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump spoke out against publicly calling for protests in Iran. He believes this poses a risk of mass casualties.
The US and Iran have exchanged demands regarding a ceasefire, but their positions remain far apart
Washington has conveyed a 15-point plan to end the war to Tehran via intermediaries. Meanwhile, Iran has put forward its own conditions and denies that negotiations are taking place.
Iran has set tough conditions for a ceasefire in its negotiations with the US
Iran has conveyed its demands for a return to ceasefire talks to Donald Trump’s administration via intermediaries. Tehran has stated that its conditions are stringent and is insisting on significant concessions.
The US has presented Iran with a plan to end the war in the Middle East
The document was passed via Pakistan, where the army’s commander-in-chief, Field Marshal Sayed Asim Munir, acts as the main intermediary between the US and Iran
