# USA
Iran has proposed a long-term ceasefire and a new format for the nuclear deal to the US
Iran has submitted an updated proposal for negotiations with the US, in which it has proposed a multi-stage, long-term ceasefire and a political framework for a future agreement backed by international guarantees. The document also sets out new conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear programme.
The US has extended the easing of sanctions on Russian oil for another month
The Donald Trump administration has extended the sanctions exemption allowing the sale of Russian oil already loaded onto tankers for a further month. Officials in Washington have explained the decision as being necessary to stabilise the global oil market against the backdrop of the war with Iran and shipping problems in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new war over its nuclear programme
Tensions between the US and Iran are rising once again following Donald Trump’s latest comments on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iran refuses to accept the US conditions, whilst the US and Israel are preparing for a possible resumption of strikes.
The US has terminated a joint defence programme with Canada that had been in place for over 80 years
The United States is officially withdrawing from the Permanent Joint Defence Council with Canada. Washington has accused its neighbour of failing to meet its military commitments.
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin might come to regret invading Ukraine
During talks in Beijing, Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin might eventually come to regret the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conversation also touched on the International Criminal Court and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In the US, two teenagers shot three people at a mosque and then took their own lives
In San Diego, USA, two teenagers opened fire in a mosque, killing three people. They were found dead not far from the scene.
Global business has already lost $25 billion due to the conflict surrounding Iran – which companies have been hit hardest
Global companies have already lost at least $25 billion as a result of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, and this figure continues to rise.
Americans have overpaid by more than $41 billion for fuel due to the war in Iran
Over the course of two and a half months of war in Iran, US residents have spent $41.5 billion more on fuel than they would have done had there been no conflict. The additional cost amounted to an average of $316 per household.
Trump has postponed the strike on Iran, scheduled for 19 May, following an appeal from the leaders of the Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has stated that he has postponed a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to him, the parties are continuing negotiations regarding a possible agreement.
Netanyahu and Trump discussed a possible new phase in the war against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation during which they discussed the situation regarding Iran and the possibility of a new phase in the military campaign.
Before leaving Beijing, Trump’s team threw away all the items they had received from the Chinese side
Before boarding Air Force One, members of the US delegation collected and discarded all items that Chinese officials had given to US representatives during their visit to Beijing.
The US has not extended the easing of sanctions on Russian oil
The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided not to extend the temporary exemption from sanctions that allowed certain countries to purchase a portion of Russian crude oil
