Iran delivered a new proposal to the US and President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade, as the two sides pursue behind-the-scenes diplomacy to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace.

Rising US-Iran tensions see Trump push a prolonged blockade, stall nuclear talks, and warn Tehran to “get smart soon.” Oil prices surge amid supply fears, while Iran’s economy weakens. Pentagon reveals $25B war cost as global powers step in,

Follow real-time developments as the US-Iran standoff continues in a fragile post-ceasefire phase, marked by military vigilance, economic pressure and uncertain diplomacy. Track the latest updates on naval deployments,

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he will “soon be reviewing the plan Iran has just sent to us”, but added that he does not think a deal is likely. The remarks come after Iran sent a 14-point proposal to the US,

The war between the US and Iran is “likely” to restart, a senior Iranian official predicted on the heels of comments by President Trump that the US might be “better off” without an agreement. A “renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely,

After a month and a half of spiraling conflict in the Middle East, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday – less than two hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline,

The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Office of Foreign

By Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage DUBAI/WEST PALM BEACH, May 2 (Reuters) - An Iranian proposal so far ⁠rejected ⁠by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping ⁠in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.

Iran submitted a 14-point proposal, state media reports. Meanwhile, the US has fast-tracked $8 billion in arms sales to its Mideast allies. Follow for live updates.