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“Trump’s request has launched another round of back-and-forth between the parties that could last several days”: Trump Requests Edits to Iran Deal His Envoys Negotiated (Axios) “Regardless of whether a payment is made, US persons are prohibited from receiving services from the Government of Iran, including services related to a guarantee of safe passage” —…

“Iran’s foreign ministry said talks were continuing but denied that any final agreement had been reached, adding Tehran was “focused on ending the war” and was not negotiating over the nuclear issue”: Trump Holds Off on Iran Deal Decision After Two-hour Situation Room Meeting (i24 News) “The U.S. military has not definitively identified any mines…

“Negotiators have been working to finalize the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), which is awaiting President Trump’s sign-off, as tensions continue to flare in the Persian Gulf”: 5 Things to Know About Tentative US-Iran Ceasefire Deal (The Hill) “The current scope of the agreement would be deeply unpalatable for Israel, because it defers…

“The US shot down Iranian drones and struck a control center in an effort to “maintain the ceasefire.” In retaliation, Tehran struck a US military base”: Iran War: US Downs Iranian Drones, Tehran Retaliates (Deutsche Welle) “[A]uthorities portrayed Aliverdi as a victim of organized violence committed by protesters, while critics and human rights organizations raised…

EID MUBARAK!! “The smell that once marked Eid – grilled meat shared between neighbours and relatives – has disappeared, replaced by dust, smoke and the stench of destruction”: Eid Beneath the Rubble (Palestine Deep Dive) “The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would ‘leave no act of hostility unanswered,’ complicating negotiations to end the…

“U.S. forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, U.S. Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war”: U.S. Attacks Missile Sites in Iran, Despite Ceasefire (AVP-JIJI / Japan Times ) There are “11,000 more than last year, despite concerns…

“It reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a plan for further negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme”: Rubio Says ‘Solid’ Iran Deal May Come on Monday (BBC) Marco Rubio and Rand Paul agree that the hawks should give peace a chance: Rubio Calls GOP Criticisms of Iran-Trump Emerging Deal ‘Absurd’…

“Both Trump and the mediators have indicated the deal could be announced on Sunday, though it has not been finalized and could still fall apart”: Exclusive: What’s Inside the Iran Deal Trump Is Close to Signing (Axios) “Iran has denied agreeing to give up any enriched uranium in a US ceasefire deal, stating it had…

“Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data”: U.S. Bears Brunt of Israel’s Missile Defense, Pentagon Assessments Show (Washington Post) “GOP leaders plan to bring the measure back up when the chamber returns from its week-long Memorial Day recess”:…

“Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, who sponsored the war powers resolution, has said he expects to have the votes this time around”: Democrats Are Hoping for a Breakthrough as the House Takes Another Iran War Vote (AP) “The U.S. is threatening to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations unless…