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Trump pushes ahead on Iran deal as midterms loom, vows to stay the course
politics42 minutes ago

Trump pushes ahead on Iran deal as midterms loom, vows to stay the course

President Trump said Iran is 'negotiating on fumes' and that November’s midterm elections will not shape his Iran strategy, signaling optimism that a near deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is achievable, while U.S. strikes and GOP skepticism complicate the process and key issues remain over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief, and whether a ceasefire should cover Israel’s actions against Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups in the region.

Graham Questions Pak Mediation Credibility as US-Iran War Deepens and Abraham Accords Loom
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Graham Questions Pak Mediation Credibility as US-Iran War Deepens and Abraham Accords Loom

US Senator Lindsey Graham labelled Pakistan’s mediation in the Iran-US war as “problematic” after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks that Pakistan may not join the Abraham Accords; Graham urged Islamabad to respond to Trump’s call for Muslim-majority countries to join the Accords, while Pakistan reiterates its stance that it will not recognize Israel until a Palestinian state is established.

world1 day ago

Trump’s Push to Expand the Abraham Accords Sees Skepticism From the Muslim World

Trump is pressing for more Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel, but Gulf and other Muslim-majority officials greet the idea with laughter or silence, viewing it as a domestic political tactic that could jeopardize U.S.-Iran peace talks; Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are wary or unlikely to join, and many states insist on a credible pathway for a Palestinian state before normalizing ties with Israel.

Trump bets on a mega-deal in Iran, not a quick end to the war
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Trump bets on a mega-deal in Iran, not a quick end to the war

Vox argues that Trump isn’t rushing to end the Iran war and may be aiming for a bigger, tougher deal that could reset the region. Talks have swung between closings and refusals to rush, with new demands like tying Abraham Accords participation to any peace deal, signaling he believes he’s not losing and hopes for a regional breakthrough even as stalemate risks linger amid political and economic tensions.

Trump ties Iran deal to broader Abraham Accords expansion
middle-east1 day ago

Trump ties Iran deal to broader Abraham Accords expansion

President Trump said any agreement to end the Iran conflict should require several more countries—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan—to join the Abraham Accords, making participation mandatory and potentially complicating Tehran negotiations; Pakistan’s stance remains unchanged, and Palestinian statehood remains a key hurdle for normalization with some Arab partners.

MBS privately tells ally he could recognize Israel today, blocked by his father
middle-east2 days ago

MBS privately tells ally he could recognize Israel today, blocked by his father

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly told evangelical leader Mike Evans that he would recognize Israel today, but said King Salman was the obstacle; the claim, not independently verified by The Jerusalem Post, comes as Trump pushes a broader push for Arab states to join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel, linking it to discussions on Iran. Evans described MBS as pro-Israel and critical of the Palestinians, with Riyadh publicly tying recognition to progress on Palestinian issues.

Trump pushes Abraham Accords as Iran peace talks intensify
world2 days ago

Trump pushes Abraham Accords as Iran peace talks intensify

Live updates on the Iran crisis show Trump pressing Gulf states to sign the Abraham Accords as part of a broader peace deal, while Iran reports only superficial injuries to its supreme leader after attacks and ongoing drone activity; Doha and other mediators press for a US-Iran agreement amid disputes over uranium enrichment and Hormuz transit fees, with Russia, China and regional leaders urging a swift diplomatic end.

Trump urges Arab states to sign peace deals with Israel after Iran war
world2 days ago

Trump urges Arab states to sign peace deals with Israel after Iran war

Trump pressed leaders of Arab and Muslim nations—Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain—to join or renew peace agreements with Israel once a deal to end the Iran conflict is reached, signaling a push for a broader Abraham Accords despite regional tensions, Israel’s elections, and Palestinian state questions; U.S. envoys will follow up, while some leaders offered cautious support and conditions remain unresolved.

Netanyahu’s UAE visit exposed to counter Bennett’s Abu Dhabi plans amid GCC diplomacy
politics9 days ago

Netanyahu’s UAE visit exposed to counter Bennett’s Abu Dhabi plans amid GCC diplomacy

Israel’s PMO confirmed Netanyahu’s wartime trip to the UAE to counter the idea that Bennett would also travel to Abu Dhabi, arguing the disclosure was a political calculation to avoid Bennett appearing welcome in the Gulf while Netanyahu’s trip stayed secret. UAE officials denied any undisclosed visits, and the episode unfolds as Bennett reemerges as Netanyahu’s top challenger ahead of elections, highlighting how diplomacy tied to the Abraham Accords intersects with domestic political combat.

UAE denies secret Netanyahu visit amid Iran war
middle-east13 days ago

UAE denies secret Netanyahu visit amid Iran war

The United Arab Emirates publicly denied reports that Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit during the US-Israeli war against Iran, stating ties with Israel are public under the Abraham Accords; the denial follows Israel’s claim of a historic breakthrough and highlights the delicate political balancing act of maintaining close security ties with Israel while avoiding non-transparent engagements amid escalating Iran tensions.