More News18 May 2026 | 5:54 PMWashington, May 18 (UNI) US President Donald Trump, who is known to have made provocative statements since February 28 when he launched an attack on Iran, escalated rhetorical tensions with Iran on Monday by sharing a map of West Asia on Truth Social featuring an American flag overlay and red arrows directed toward Iran from multiple directions,a post that drew widespread attention hours after he issued a stark warning to Tehran.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 5:51 PMWashington/Tehran, , May 18 (UNI) As US President Donald Trump said Iran is “dying to sign” a peace agreement with Washington,conflicting reports from Tehran suggested that the United States had agreed to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports as negotiations are underway and the exchanges of proposals have taken place through Pakistan, the mediator in the talks.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 5:22 PMTehran/Muscat, May 18 (UNI) Iranian authorities today confirmed that Tehran is conducting consultations with Oman, along with other interested parties to develop a security framework for the vital Strait of Hormuz corridor, which Iran has virtually sealed off following its ongoing war with US and Israel, driving energy prices through the roof.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 5:00 PMTehran/Washington, May 18 (UNI) Iran's government on Monday said that indirect diplomacy with Washington facilitated by Pakistan, was "a continuous process" and that Tehran had managed to convey its latest positions to the US as both sides continue to discuss terms for a comprehensive peace treaty.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 4:59 PMTehran, May 18 (UNI) With the Strait of Hormuz being a major point of contention between the US and Iran, Iran’s top security body has announced the formation of a new agency to manage the vital waterway. It has also joined hands with Oman to create a new mechanism to regulate maritime transit through this strategically important passage.
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