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Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
BEIJING — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close ties between the two countries shortly before President Donald Trump is scheduled...

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Iranian FM meets with Chinese counterpart to discuss regional and international developments
China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
US and Iran appear to move closer to ending war as Trump threatens more bombing
The US and Iran appeared to be moving closer to an initial agreement to end the war, as Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a deal is not reached.

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Could China push Iran into a peace deal? Only if it gets something in return
China's Top Envoy Calls For 'Comprehensive Ceasefire' In Iran War
Iran, U.S. Move Closer on Proposal to Restart Talks
President Trump warned the U.S. would resume bombing of Iran “at a much higher level and intensity” if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal, though he also said Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon.

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Chinese and Iranian FMs discuss need for a ceasefire
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China ready to help restart talks, de-escalate Mideast crisis, Wang says

Trump says bombing will resume if Iran doesn't agree to peace

The president cited developments in negotiations as the reason for pausing "Project Freedom." Iran did not immediately confirm progress in talks.

The US Navy shot out the rudder of an Iran blockade runner with a Super Hornet's 20 mm cannon

It's the second time the Navy has used force against an Iranian commercial vessel since the Trump administration's blockade began last month.

Oil plunges on report that U.S. and Iran near deal to end war as gas prices jump past $4.50

The price of oil plunged and markets surged early Wednesday after a new report that the U.S. believed it was nearing a deal to end the war with Iran and eventually reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire holding for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal

Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.

US ‘locked and loaded’ for ‘much higher’ strikes if Iran talks fail as Trump pauses Hormuz ops

Despite over ten attacks on U.S. forces and nine on commercial ships since April 7, officials say the Iran ceasefire remains intact for now.

Pentagon says Iran war costs $25 billion. See how it measures up

The Pentagon said the Iran war cost $25 billion for roughly two months of spending. Battle damage could net much more.

Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says

The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

Trump pauses Project Freedom after less than 48 hours, citing progress on Iran negotiations

President Donald Trump said Project Freedom will be paused in the Strait of Hormuz as "Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran."