# Iran
The US is attempting to resume dialogue with Iran via Qatar
A meeting took place in Miami on 9 May between senior US officials and the Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
The US and Iran are preparing for new talks
Representatives from the US and Iran may hold a new round of talks as early as next week in Islamabad. The parties are preparing an interim memorandum, which is intended to form the basis for further agreements
The US and Iran are discussing a possible agreement to end the war
The US and Iran are holding fresh talks aimed at ending the war. President Donald Trump is trying to find a way out of the conflict, which has affected energy prices and his political standing.
Global oil reserves are now only enough to last 45 days due to the war in the Middle East
In April, global oil stocks fell at a record rate, despite a drop in demand. Experts are warning of the risk of further price rises ahead of the summer travel season.
Chinese companies continue to supply drone components to Iran and Russia despite US sanctions
The supply of dual-use goods from China to Iran and Russia continues, despite US restrictions. These include components that can be used in the manufacture of drones.
The US and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum to end the war
Washington believes that negotiations with Iran have progressed to the stage of drafting a brief memorandum of understanding. The document is intended to serve as the basis for further agreements on the nuclear programme and regional security.
The US has temporarily suspended operations in the Strait of Hormuz due to negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a pause in the ‘Freedom’ initiative, which aims to ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was taken against the backdrop of negotiations with Iran and appeals from other countries.
The US warned Iran of a new operation in the Strait of Hormuz before it began
The Donald Trump administration had informed Iran in advance of its intention to conduct an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington urged Tehran not to interfere.
US intelligence has not detected any significant new setbacks in Iran’s nuclear programme
US intelligence assessments suggest that the recent strikes by the US and Israel have not significantly further weakened Iran’s nuclear programme. At the same time, the timeline for the potential development of nuclear weapons remains unchanged following the attacks in June.
Trump has threatened to wipe Iran off the map in the event of attacks on American ships
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran would be ‘wiped off the face of the earth’ in the event of attacks on American ships near the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, he noted that Tehran is showing greater flexibility in the negotiations.
Iran has claimed to have carried out a missile strike on a US Navy vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has denied the claim.
Iranian media have reported a missile attack on a US Navy vessel following an attempt to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States denies this claim.
Donald Trump plans to deploy 15,000 troops and around 100 aircraft to the Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command has announced the launch of Operation Freedom, aimed at ensuring the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Significant forces are to be deployed to carry out the mission.
