European leaders are set to challenge the US president over nuclear negotiations with Tehran and seek a shift in Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine during the summit in France

The deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports, but leaves Lebanon's future deeply uncertain and analysts divided

VP JD Vance says any agreement with Iran will include a two-stage verification process and that Washington expects the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without transit fees

The two sides announce a framework that could halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin further talks on Iran’s nuclear program, with a formal signing expected in Switzerland

Trump says a U.S.-Iran deal could be signed within hours, but Tehran has not confirmed the timeline as regional tensions remain high.

Sources say the United Arab Emirates has agreed to release major funds for Iran as part of efforts linked to easing tensions and rebuilding ties after weeks of regional conflict.

The U.S. President made the threat via a post on Truth Social

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating sharply, following U.S. strikes, and launches missile attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait

Trump threatened new U.S. strikes on Iran and blamed Tehran for the escalation, as Qatari negotiators rushed to secure a deal

The statement accuses Tehran's intelligence services of using criminal networks against dissidents and Jewish communities, and links a shadowy group behind a wave of recent European attacks to Iran's broader campaign.

The bloc targets an IRGC naval unit and two individuals over actions it says threatened freedom of navigation through the key oil shipping route, marking the first use of its new sanctions powers on the issue.

Tehran and Jerusalem say attacks have stopped for now, as Washington pushes for a broader agreement to end months of conflict and regional tensions remain high

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