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Iran denies having a proposal from the United States to close a nuclear agreement
Iran denied this Friday that it had received a firm proposal from the United States to close a nuclear agreement, as stated by US President Donald Trump.
“Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, either directly or indirectly,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in X.
The head of Iranian diplomacy once again insisted that his country will not give up its right to maintain a nuclear program for peaceful purposes.
“Remember my words: there is no scenario in which Iran abandons its right to enrichment for peaceful purposes, which it has worked so hard to achieve: a right that is also granted to all other signatories of the NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty), he said.
At the same time, he reiterated that the United States sends confusing and contradictory messages, before which Tehran will stand firm.
“Respect our rights and end your sanctions, and we will have an agreement,” he said.
Trump assured today that Iran already has a firm proposal from Washington on the table for the negotiations they keep aimed at achieving a nuclear agreement, but in case of not “acting quickly, something bad will happen.”
“Yes, they have a proposal. And most importantly, they know they have to act fast. Something bad is going to happen,” he told journalists inside the Air Force One as he took off in the direction of Washington after finishing his four-day tour of the Middle East
Yesterday in Doha, Trump said that he is “approaching” a pact with Iran, by which this country “will not be able to have a nuclear weapon,” which “is the only point, very simple” that the United States requires for an agreement.
Iran and the United States began nuclear talks on April 12, after Trump called on Tehran to negotiate an agreement and threatened a military attack if a pact on its atomic program was not reached.
Washington and Tehran have held four rounds of nuclear talks, the last one last Sunday in Muscat, Oman, in which they agreed to continue negotiations, although they have not yet announced the date and place of the next meeting.
In the negotiations, Iran seeks to lift economic sanctions and only limit its nuclear capacity, while the United States has also pointed to the Iranian missile program and Tehran’s support for regional groups such as the Houthis in Yemen.
Tehran insists that it will not negotiate its right to enrich uranium, while Washington has mentioned the possibilities of completely dismantling the Iranian atomic program or acquiring enriched uranium from another country.
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Trump floats Vance-Rubio potential Republican ticket for 2028 election
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubiocould potentially form a Republican presidential ticket for the 2028 elections.
Speaking during a dinner with law enforcement officials as part of National Police Week, Trump publicly praised both officials and said they could make “an ideal team” for the next presidential race.
“Who likes JD Vance? Who likes Marco Rubio?” Trump asked attendees before adding that the pair “sound like a good combination.”
The president highlighted his vice president’s performance in office, stating that their current partnership has been highly effective. “JD is perfect, that has been a perfect formula,” Trump told reporters later.
He further suggested that a Vance-Rubio pairing could represent a strong presidential and vice-presidential ticket, although he stopped short of offering any formal endorsement.
“I think it sounds like a presidential candidate and a vice-presidential candidate,” he said, while clarifying that his remarks should not be interpreted as an official backing of any future campaign.
So far, neither Vance nor Rubio has publicly confirmed any intention to run in the 2028 presidential election.
Rubio previously sought the Republican nomination in 2016 but withdrew after losing the primary race to Trump. Later, in a December 2025 interview with Vanity Fair, he said he would be among the first to support Vance if he decided to run for the White House.
Vance, meanwhile, has recently dismissed speculation of any political rivalry with Rubio amid growing discussion about potential future GOP leadership.
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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating Victory Day Truce
Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating a Victory Day truce that was reportedly agreed with mediation from the United States, claiming that Ukrainian forces carried out attacks on Russian territory as well as on the annexed Crimean peninsula.
Despite the declared ceasefire, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military positions using attack drones and artillery.
According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces made twelve attempts to advance toward Russian-held positions across several sectors of the front line.
It also alleged that Ukrainian strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in Crimea, several border regions, the Caucasus, and other areas including Moscow and Perm in the Ural region.
The Defense Ministry estimated around 8,900 violations of the ceasefire in total, including more than 7,000 drone attacks and over 1,000 strikes involving tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launch systems, and mortars since the truce came into effect at midnight.
Russia said its forces responded “symmetrically” to what it described as violations by Ukrainian troops.
Earlier, the Kremlin denied claims that Ukraine attempted to sabotage a military parade in Red Square marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
“No attempts were made. Everything went well,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told local media.
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Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressing, Signals Possible Deal on Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington is holding “very good” talks with Iran and stated that there is a strong possibility of reaching an agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“We’ve had very good conversations over the last 44 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll reach an agreement,” Trump said during an event held in the Oval Office at the White House.
The president’s remarks came just hours after he announced a temporary suspension of the military operation aimed at escorting vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to Iran’s blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump explained that the pause in operations is intended to facilitate diplomatic negotiations between both sides and prevent further military escalation in the region.
“We’re in good shape, and right now things are going well. Now we have to achieve what we need to achieve. If we don’t, we’ll have to go much further,” the Republican president warned.
In a post published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that if Iran accepts Washington’s proposed conditions, military operations and the naval blockade affecting the Islamic republic would come to an end.
However, he also issued a new warning to the Iranian government, stating that the United States would respond with attacks “of greater intensity” if Tehran rejects the agreement promoted by the White House.
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