The US-Iran war: ceasefire and peace negotiations

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1. January 2026

   Jan 12– 13Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as death toll in protests rises to at least 64630 articles · 19 independent sources

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2. Jan 27– Feb 3Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer40 articles · 21 independent sources

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3. Jan 28Trump warns Iran time is running out for nuclear deal, says U.S. armada ready for 'violence'5 articles · 5 independent sources

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4. February 2026

   Feb 3– 10Iran’s top security official in Oman following nuclear talks with US16 articles · 10 independent sources

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5. Feb 4– 7Iran and U.S. hold indirect talks in Oman. America’s military leader in the Mideast joins the talks76 articles · 43 independent sources

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6. Feb 7– 11Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities5 articles · 4 independent sources

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7. Feb 15Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with U.S.5 articles · 5 independent sources

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8. Feb 15– 18U.S. – Iran talks continue in Geneva as both sides prepare for military action29 articles · 20 independent sources

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9. Feb 17– 20Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast11 articles · 9 independent sources

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10. Feb 19– 20Trump gives Iran 10–15 days to make deal; warns of “really bad things” if not16 articles · 13 independent sources

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11. Feb 22– 26U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva51 articles · 25 independent sources

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12. Feb 25Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks in face of major U.S. military deployment7 articles · 6 independent sources

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13. Feb 26– 27Iran nuclear talks end with no deal as U.S. military threat looms5 articles · 5 independent sources

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14. Feb 27– Mar 2Trump says he’s ‘eventually’ willing to talk to Iran leaders11 articles · 8 independent sources

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15. Feb 27Trump ‘not happy’ with Iran negotiations — says drawn-out war in Middle East possible if he attacks6 articles · 6 independent sources

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16. March 2026

    Mar 6– 7Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran. But what happens after?23 articles · 17 independent sources

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17. Mar 15Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he's not ready to make a deal13 articles · 7 independent sources

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18. Mar 23– 25Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war6 articles · 5 independent sources

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19. Mar 23– 24Trump said the U.S. is having 'conversations' with Iran. Here's what we know24 articles · 12 independent sources

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20. Mar 23– 26Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants and says talks are 'going well'28 articles · 18 independent sources

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21. Mar 24– 25Iran Receives a US Ceasefire Plan, Officials Say, as Strikes Batter the Middle East53 articles · 30 independent sources

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22. Mar 24– 26Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal59 articles · 27 independent sources

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23. Mar 29– 30Pakistan announces US-Iran peace talks16 articles · 14 independent sources

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24. Mar 29Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending the monthlong Iran war7 articles · 6 independent sources

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25. Mar 30– 31Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’12 articles · 11 independent sources

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26. April 2026

    Apr 1Trump claims Iran president wants ceasefire; no response from Iran15 articles · 14 independent sources

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27. Apr 3– 7Trump repeats threats to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges if deal isn't reached33 articles · 24 independent sources

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28. Apr 6– 8US, Israel, and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire, but much remains unclear and some attacks continue146 articles · 60 independent sources

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29. Apr 6– 8JD Vance calls Iran cease-fire a ‘fragile truce’ — as regime unleashes attacks on Gulf states6 articles · 5 independent sources

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30. Apr 7– 8Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran for 2 weeks17 articles · 7 independent sources

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31. Apr 7– 11Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky cease-fire45 articles · 24 independent sources

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32. Apr 8– 10US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios35 articles · 22 independent sources

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33. Apr 8– 11Historic US-Iran direct talks begin in Pakistan as war’s fragile ceasefire holds26 articles · 18 independent sources

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34. Apr 8– 9Why Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could cripple US-Iran ceasefire34 articles · 22 independent sources

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35. Apr 8How Pakistan brokered a US-Iran ceasefire, and what's next7 articles · 7 independent sources

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36. Apr 9Trump threatens action if Iran does not comply with ceasefire6 articles · 6 independent sources

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37. Apr 11– 12No agreement between U.S. and Iran after 21 hours of talks, Vance says32 articles · 20 independent sources

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38. Apr 11– 12No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad fall through20 articles · 15 independent sources

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39. Apr 11– 14Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports15 articles · 10 independent sources

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40. Apr 13– 15Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over' as peace talks are expected to resume22 articles · 14 independent sources

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41. Apr 14– 20Trump sends delegation to Pakistan for possible new round of Iran war talks16 articles · 9 independent sources

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42. Apr 15– 16Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran15 articles · 12 independent sources

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43. Apr 20– 26The US pulls out of peace talks with Iran9 articles · 7 independent sources

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44. Apr 20– 22Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran79 articles · 42 independent sources

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45. Apr 20– 21Iran latest: Trump says US 'highly unlikely' to renew two-week ceasefire18 articles · 5 independent sources

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46. Apr 24– 26Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone36 articles · 25 independent sources

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47. Apr 24Kushner and U.S. envoy Witkoff will head to Pakistan for new Iran talks31 articles · 16 independent sources

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48. Apr 24– 27Trump tells Iran 'call us,' with peace talks stalled as Putin hosts Tehran's top diplomat6 articles · 5 independent sources

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49. Apr 27– 28Iran Offers to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz44 articles · 25 independent sources

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50. Apr 29– May 6Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not16 articles · 12 independent sources

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51. May 2026

    May 1– 7Iran reviews U.S. proposal as Trump pressures for agreement on deal to end war35 articles · 19 independent sources

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52. May 1– 3Iran war: What’s happening on day 65 as Trump reviews new plan to end war?5 articles · 4 independent sources

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53. May 7– 10Iran has responded to U.S. proposal in peace talks, state media reports23 articles · 16 independent sources

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54. May 8– 10Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire and Kuwait reports drone attack20 articles · 11 independent sources

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55. May 9A fragile ceasefire holds as US awaits Iran response, Bahrain detains dozens9 articles · 9 independent sources

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56. May 10– 11Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal, Trump rejects it as ‘unacceptable’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports36 articles · 24 independent sources

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57. May 11Iran and the U.S. are at an impasse ahead of Trump's trip to China8 articles · 5 independent sources

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58. May 11– 12Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response41 articles · 22 independent sources

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59. May 12– 13Trump says 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' in Iran negotiations21 articles · 10 independent sources

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60. May 17Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal5 articles · 5 independent sources

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61. May 17– 20Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement55 articles · 33 independent sources

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62. May 22Rubio reports ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal8 articles · 8 independent sources

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63. May 23– 25Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal142 articles · 50 independent sources

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64. May 25Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords18 articles · 17 independent sources

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65. May 26Iran latest: President Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David Wednesday19 articles · 7 independent sources

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66. May 27Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran9 articles · 6 independent sources

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67. May 28– 29Iran latest: Trump making 'final determination' in Situation Room meeting59 articles · 26 independent sources

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68. May 29Trump says now making 'final determination' on Iran deal16 articles · 14 independent sources

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69. May 31Trump sends tougher terms to Iran for peace deal, officials say6 articles · 5 independent sources

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70. June 2026

    Jun 1Iran Halts Talks With U.S.—Driving Up Oil Prices14 articles · 12 independent sources

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71. Jun 2– 3Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran28 articles · 23 independent sources

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72. Jun 2– 3Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism - Boston News, Weather, Sports12 articles · 11 independent sources

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73. Jun 7– 9Iran latest: Trump demands Israel and Iran to stop 'shooting' immediately116 articles · 50 independent sources

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74. Jun 10– 12Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war36 articles · 23 independent sources

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75. Jun 10Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'16 articles · 12 independent sources

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76. Jun 11– 15Iran war: US, Iran announce tentative peace deal20 articles · 14 independent sources

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77. Jun 11– 17Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with the US, officials say26 articles · 17 independent sources

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78. Jun 11Trump says ‘great settlement’ of Iran war in the works, signing ceremony soon9 articles · 1 independent sources

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79. Jun 12– 18What's in the U.S.-Iran agreement that Trump signed?49 articles · 23 independent sources

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80. Jun 12– 18Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge30 articles · 22 independent sources

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81. Jun 13– 18US and Iran Sign Initial Deal to End War, Ease Sanctions and Open Strait as Nuclear Talks Continue32 articles · 19 independent sources

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82. Jun 15Trump’s agreement with Iran is the moment Netanyahu has been dreading6 articles · 5 independent sources

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83. Jun 15– 18US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials8 articles · 8 independent sources

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84. Jun 15– 18Donald Trump’s 14-point MOU deal with Iran: Dissected10 articles · 8 independent sources

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85. Jun 15– 18Explainer-How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's7 articles · 7 independent sources

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86. Jun 15Ceasefire reached with Iran, ending hostilities and opening Strait of Hormuz17 articles · 1 independent sources

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87. Jun 16– 18Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's tentative deal to end war with Iran10 articles · 10 independent sources

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88. Jun 17– 21U.S., Iran Begin Talks in Switzerland18 articles · 8 independent sources

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89. Jun 17– 18U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding: Full Text13 articles · 9 independent sources

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90. Jun 17Read the Full Text of the 14-Point Agreement Between the U.S. and Iran5 articles · 5 independent sources

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91. Jun 19Talks between the US and Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say23 articles · 10 independent sources

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92. Jun 19– 21JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program32 articles · 21 independent sources

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93. Jun 19US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now - Boston News, Weather, Sports7 articles · 4 independent sources

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94. Jun 21US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats15 articles · 7 independent sources

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95. Jun 21– 22The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say7 articles · 7 independent sources

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96. Jun 22Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war27 articles · 16 independent sources

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97. Jun 22– 23U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions against Iran, citing ‘productive’ talks10 articles · 10 independent sources

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98. Jun 23US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections16 articles · 13 independent sources

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99. Jun 23Iran’s president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal13 articles · 5 independent sources

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100. Jun 24U.N. nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran sites; Tehran says only after a final deal18 articles · 11 independent sources

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101. Jun 27– 29Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, official says6 articles · 5 independent sources

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102. Jun 29– Jul 2US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz47 articles · 27 independent sources

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103. July 2026

     Jul 1– 2From ‘greatest friend’ to ‘loser’: US-Iran deal sours many Israelis on Trump5 articles · 5 independent sources

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104. Jul 2– 3U.S. officials believed Israel was plotting to kill Iranian negotiators9 articles · 9 independent sources

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105. Jul 3US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators5 articles · 5 independent sources

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106. Jul 8Trump says MoU ‘over’ after latest US and Iranian attacks8 articles · 7 independent sources

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107. Jul 8– 9Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal so badly" amid new strikes9 articles · 5 independent sources

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108. Jul 8Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks5 articles · 5 independent sources

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109. Jul 9– 11Trump says Iran talks will continue, but ceasefire 'is OVER!'43 articles · 31 independent sources

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110. Jul 9– 12Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation5 articles · 5 independent sources

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111. Jul 10Fox News's Kilmeade says Kushner, Witkoff should not lead Iran talks5 articles · 5 independent sources

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112. Jul 11– 12US and Iran trade threats as mediators try to save crumbling ceasefire deal72 articles · 24 independent sources

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113. Jul 14– 17Trump's ‘180-degree reversal’ on Lebanon, Syria leaves Netanyahu with few options before elections5 articles · 4 independent sources

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114. Jul 15– 18Netanyahu postpones US trip to coincide with Lindsey Graham's funeral: Reports5 articles · 5 independent sources

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115. Jul 15– 16Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway US on Iran deal10 articles · 9 independent sources

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116. Jul 16What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages9 articles · 9 independent sources

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117. Jul 18Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks30 articles · 15 independent sources

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118. Jul 20– 21Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire to revive Iran-U.S. interim deal, senior Iranian official tells Reuters5 articles · 5 independent sources

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119. Jul 20– 25Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal7 articles · 7 independent sources

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120. Jul 20– 22Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis6 articles · 6 independent sources

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121. Jul 21Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran and U.S. keep up a 10th day of attacks12 articles · 9 independent sources

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122. Jul 21– 22Trump plays down prospects for Iran talks amid Red Sea threat2 articles · 1 independent sources

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123. Jul 23– 28Trump plays down Iran escalation as talks focus on Hormuz47 articles · 26 independent sources

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124. Jul 24– 29Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on116 articles · 44 independent sources

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125. Jul 25– 27US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation107 articles · 45 independent sources

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126. Jul 25– 28Trump talks up Iran diplomacy as negotiations focus on Hormuz10 articles · 7 independent sources

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127. Jul 27– 29Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions14 articles · 9 independent sources

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128. Jul 27– 29Israel’s Netanyahu meets with Trump97 articles · 54 independent sources

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129. Jul 27Iran says US claims about negotiations are ‘fabricated’3 articles · 3 independent sources

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130. Jul 27– 28Trump claims US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit neighbors8 articles · 3 independent sources

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131. Jul 28Trump shows irritation with Netanyahu7 articles · 2 independent sources

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132. Jul 30Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks4 articles · 4 independent sources

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133. Jul 31Few signs of talks between US and Iran as Trump hears from different corners on path forward8 articles · 8 independent sources

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134. August 2026

     Aug 1– 4Trump claims talks underway255 articles · 71 independent sources

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135. Aug 3– 5Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war14 articles · 12 independent sources

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136. Aug 8– 9Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news19 articles · 16 independent sources

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137. Aug 9– 13What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?21 articles · 20 independent sources

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138. Aug 9– 11Trump demands compensation for US from Iran15 articles · 14 independent sources

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139. Aug 10– 11Trump scoffs at Iran’s demand for war reparations and other Mideast developments11 articles · 10 independent sources

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140. Aug 10Trump demands Iran pay compensation6 articles · 1 independent sources

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141. Aug 12Tehran, US didn't discuss ceasefire extension: Report4 articles · 3 independent sources

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142. Aug 12Iran takes more aggressive military stance with US talks frozen5 articles · 3 independent sources

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143. Aug 16– 18The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring: Where things stand67 articles · 27 independent sources

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144. Aug 17– 18Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal5 articles · 4 independent sources

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145. Aug 18– 20Trump says U.S. has no planned talks with Iran and other news from the Middle East23 articles · 15 independent sources

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146. Aug 21– 28Iran vows to resist widened US sanctions, says Washington seeks talks17 articles · 12 independent sources

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147. Aug 21– 22Iran's president: Time to end war in 'position of strength'7 articles · 7 independent sources

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148. Aug 23Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news10 articles · 8 independent sources

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149. Aug 26– 27Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts8 articles · 2 independent sources

150. September 2026

     Sep 1Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does13 articles · 11 independent sources

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151. Sep 1Iran urges US to comply with interim deal after Trump threatens further strikes6 articles · 5 independent sources

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152. Sep 6– 8Wright: US 'may not' reach nuclear agreement with Iran9 articles · 9 independent sources

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153. Sep 14Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies5 articles · 5 independent sources

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154. Sep 15– 17Trump to hold talks on Iran with Gulf leaders next week, Axios reports5 articles · 4 independent sources

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155. Sep 17– 23At UN General Assembly, Iran's president responds to Trump's 'annihilation'306 articles · 105 independent sources

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156. Sep 19– 20Iran gives conditions to end war with US, re-engage in talks3 articles · 2 independent sources

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157. Sep 20– 22Trump open to meeting Iran’s president on UN sidelines: Rubio2 articles · 2 independent sources

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158. Sep 21– 28Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open strait207 articles · 80 independent sources

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159. Sep 22Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection5 articles · 5 independent sources

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160. Sep 22‘I have a big decision to make’: Trump had a ‘good meeting’ with Iranian officials warning he may ‘annihilate the Islamic Republic’1 articles · 1 independent sources

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161. Sep 24– 25Israel's Netanyahu says at U.N. that attacking Iran was 'one of the easiest decisions' he's ever made7 articles · 7 independent sources

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162. Sep 24US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News4 articles · 2 independent sources

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163. Sep 27– 29Iran officials pessimistic about US deal before midterms4 articles · 4 independent sources

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164. Sep 28– 29Officials say mediators are still working with Iran and the US on a possible deal22 articles · 17 independent sources

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