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An op-ed contends there is no real Iran deal on the table; Trump’s claims of a near-final agreement are premature and unverified, Iran disputes the talks, and leaked terms would be weaker than the JCPOA. The piece says Trump’s diplomacy is more bravado than policy, hawks oppose concessions, and U.S. standing and global oil security are at risk regardless of any announced deal.
President Trump said the US isn’t satisfied with the current Iran deal and warned Washington could resume strikes if no agreement is reached, even as Iran signaled progress but cautioned a deal isn’t imminent. Iran allegedly circulated a draft calling for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US withdrawal, a claim the White House dismissed as fabrication. Secretary of State Rubio said there has been some progress, but no specifics were disclosed as talks continue amid a volatile regional context and recent U.S. strikes; BBC reportedly has not verified the draft.
U.S. defense strikes on Iranian missile sites drew Iran’s condemnation and injected fresh doubt into stalled negotiations over a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with progress on a potential Iran deal remaining murky even as Trump’s health update and other domestic political headlines run concurrently.
Oil futures slid below $100 a barrel after talks of a possible revived Iran nuclear deal sparked market bets on higher supply, with investors weighing geopolitical risk against potential oil output changes.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly undercuts Donald Trump’s boast about an imminent Iran deal, cautioning that the agreement isn’t fully negotiated yet and signaling that alternatives could be pursued if diplomacy stalls, even as Trump touts progress. Rubio’s measured stance—while Trump remains optimistic and dismissive of critics—highlights ongoing divisions over issues like reopening the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief.
Trump’s tentative Iran agreement faces pushback from GOP lawmakers who argue the deal is insufficient or unclear, while a shooting at the White House reignites security concerns and prompts renewed scrutiny of protective measures and risk assessments surrounding the administration.
A Memorial Day edition of Face the Nation covers a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal with talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfrozen assets alongside ongoing nuclear negotiations; Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizes the approach and pushes guardrails on a roughly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as Republicans push back. The show also features Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler discussing war powers and bipartisan efforts to address antisemitism, plus Kevin Hassett defending the economy amid high gas prices and war-related uncertainty. Dr. Deborah Birx details the Congo Ebola outbreak, travel restrictions, and preparedness, and the program closes with a Memorial Day interview with Medal of Honor recipients Will Swenson and Matt Williams reflecting on service and optimism for America.
President Trump defends a potential Iran nuclear deal despite sharp backlash from Republicans, arguing diplomacy would strengthen nuclear restraints and keep Tehran from advancing toward a weapon, while GOP critics warn concessions could undermine U.S. leverage and threaten regional security, highlighting a sharp partisan divide over how to approach Tehran.
The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a 60-day memorandum of understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allow Iran to sell oil, and ease some sanctions in exchange for Iran’s commitments on its nuclear program, with negotiations to suspend enrichment and remove stockpiles to follow in a final agreement. The draft also envisages an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, a pause in further sanctions relief until verifiable concessions are made, and keeps U.S. forces in the region during the period. Mediation led by Pakistan and support from Gulf leaders are backing the plan, and a Sunday announcement is possible but not guaranteed. If Iran delivers on concessions, broader economic relief could come; if not, the deal could fall apart.
President Trump says he’s “50/50” on reviving the Iran deal versus resuming war and will meet with negotiators and envoys to decide by Sunday. Mediators from Pakistan and regional partners are pressing to bridge gaps as Iran and the U.S. discuss a memorandum of understanding to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and release frozen funds, though core issues like uranium enrichment and stockpiles remain unresolved. A decision is expected soon, with regional leaders and Netanyahu reportedly watching closely.
Trump told reporters that Americans’ finances aren’t driving his Iran negotiations, insisting his only concern is preventing Iran from having a nuclear weapon. The piece also notes rising consumer prices since the conflict and a CNN poll showing most Americans blame his policies for higher living costs and disapproval of his handling of the economy and gas prices.
Asia-Pacific stocks surged, led by Japan’s Nikkei 225 which closed above 62,000 (62,833.84) as exporters and tech names led gains; the broader region, including Kospi and Hang Seng, rose amid optimism that a Middle East peace deal could end conflict. U.S. equities also climbed to records on diplomacy hopes, while oil edged higher.
U.S. stocks climbed to new intraday and closing highs as optimism about a potential U.S.–Iran deal and solid earnings supported gains; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted sizable advances while the Dow jumped, futures were mixed after hours with DoorDash and Fortinet among notable movers, and Asia-Pacific markets also rose despite geopolitical tensions as investors await data and more earnings reports.
A political‑economic forecast argues that reviving or pursuing a US‑Iran deal under Donald Trump could lift investor optimism and trigger a broad rally in US stocks that lasts into the midterm elections, illustrating how policy shifts can sway market sentiment.
Trump told PBS NewsHour he’s optimistic a negotiated Iran deal could end the war—potentially including Iran exporting enriched uranium to the United States—and warned that if no deal is reached, the U.S. would return to bombing; he noted envoy talks are unlikely and the timeline could occur before his trip to China.