China’s top envoy tells his Iranian counterpart a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ is needed

In this photo released by the Telegram channel of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, meets with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, China, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Telegram channel of the Iranian Foreign Minister via AP) The Associated Press Source link

U.S. insists Iran ceasefire not over despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The ceasefire in the Middle East was in peril Tuesday after the United States and Iran traded fire and threats over President Donald Trump’s new mission to force open the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But Trump announced on Tuesday evening that … Read more

Hegseth says Iran ceasefire is holding despite Iranian attacks on UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding. He called Project Freedom, the effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz that drew Iranian attacks on Monday, a separate and “temporary” operation. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson have more. Source link

Live Updates: Iran ceasefire, control over Strait of Hormuz tested as U.S. guides ships through Iranian fire

  4m ago Saudi Arabia calls for “de-escalation, restraint” and diplomacy amid “military escalation in the region” After Iran launched its first attack on a Persian Gulf neighbor in almost a month on Monday, lashing out as the U.S. started an operation to guide tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s government issued a … Read more

Putin announces 2-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian ⁠President ​Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ⁠ceasefire in ‌the ‌war with Ukraine to observe the anniversary ⁠of the ‌defeat ⁠of Nazi Germany in World War ‌II. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ceasefire would run Friday and Saturday, according to a statement … Read more

Trump says he doesn’t need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefire

President Donald Trump on Friday sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ceasefire, he doesn’t need its authorization for military operations in Iran, even though the conflict hit the 60-day mark this week. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “On April 7, 2026, I … Read more