Updated on: May 26, 2026 7:14:34 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington, DC.
US-Iran war news LIVE updates: An already shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran went further into disarray as the US launch fresh strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, citing efforts to “protect our troops” from Iranian “threats”. The development came days after US President Donald Trump and other key American leaders said that a deal had “largely” been negotiated, boosting hopes for a resolution soon.
What further dampened peace hopes was an announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he vowed to intensity strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has been a key sticking point for Iran, but the US has maintained that it was never part of the ceasefire agreed upon between both sides.
Here are some key updates on the US-Iran war:
Fresh US strikes on Iran targets: In a big development, the US Central Command on Tuesday announced fresh strikes on missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines. “US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said.
Trump’s appeal on Abraham Accords: Amid ongoing talks with Iran, Donald Trump said that as part of a peace deal, it should be mandatory for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Bahrain and Jordan to sign up to the Abraham Accords, a set of agreements brokered in 2020 with nations historically hostile to Israel. The set of agreements, while already signed by Bahrain and the UAE, continue to draw criticism, largely over failing to address the Israel-Palestine conflict.
What US said on Iran’s enriched uranium: Without specifying if it was part of an upcoming deal, Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran’s enriched uranium will either be destroyed after being handed over to the US or in another location, with the Atomic Energy Commission bearing witness to it. According to AFP, the Atomic Energy Commission that Trump cited was abolished in 1974 and its functions were divided between two successor bodies.
Israel’s big warning on Lebanon: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify the country’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming that Trump has “reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against the threats on every front, including Lebanon”. According to Israel, the IDF has struck more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites across Lebanon since Monday. Israel has issued evacuation orders for 10 villages, accusing Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire that went into effect mid-April, according to the AFP.
Lebanon a key sticking point: Lebanon remains a key sticking point in ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. According to an Axios report, a draft of a potential deal includes language ending the war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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What further dampened peace hopes was an announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he vowed to intensity strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has been a key sticking point for Iran, but the US has maintained that it was never part of the ceasefire agreed upon between both sides.
Here are some key updates on the US-Iran war:
Fresh US strikes on Iran targets: In a big development, the US Central Command on Tuesday announced fresh strikes on missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines. “US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said.
Trump’s appeal on Abraham Accords: Amid ongoing talks with Iran, Donald Trump said that as part of a peace deal, it should be mandatory for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Bahrain and Jordan to sign up to the Abraham Accords, a set of agreements brokered in 2020 with nations historically hostile to Israel. The set of agreements, while already signed by Bahrain and the UAE, continue to draw criticism, largely over failing to address the Israel-Palestine conflict.
What US said on Iran’s enriched uranium: Without specifying if it was part of an upcoming deal, Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran’s enriched uranium will either be destroyed after being handed over to the US or in another location, with the Atomic Energy Commission bearing witness to it. According to AFP, the Atomic Energy Commission that Trump cited was abolished in 1974 and its functions were divided between two successor bodies.
Israel’s big warning on Lebanon: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify the country’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming that Trump has “reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against the threats on every front, including Lebanon”. According to Israel, the IDF has struck more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites across Lebanon since Monday. Israel has issued evacuation orders for 10 villages, accusing Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire that went into effect mid-April, according to the AFP.
Lebanon a key sticking point: Lebanon remains a key sticking point in ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. According to an Axios report, a draft of a potential deal includes language ending the war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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May 26, 2026 7:14:33 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iranian delegation visits Qatar amid peace efforts
US-Iran war news LIVE: An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf traveled to Doha for consultations with senior Qatari officials on the negotiations on ending the conflict with the US. A ceasefire was reached on April 8 and has since been place, but strikes and threats have continued from both sides despite the truce.
Bloomberg quoted Al Arabiya as saying that Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is also headed to Qatar to take part in talks.
May 26, 2026 7:09:09 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: What did US forces target in fresh strikes in Iran?
US-Iran war news LIVE: The US Central Command on Monday announced fresh strikes on targets in southern Iran, including missile launch sites and boats allegedly trying to lay mines. The strikes were defensive and intended “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” said spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins.
May 26, 2026 7:06:20 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran may ease internet blackout soon amid peace talks with US
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran’s months-long internet blackout may see some relaxation, with the country’s ongoing talks with the US on ending the conflict. According to a Bloomberg report, Iran’s new Special Task Force for the Regulation and Governance of Cyberspace voted Monday “in favor of returning internet access to its pre-January 2026 conditions”.
The move could be carried out in a “smart and law-abiding” manner.
May 26, 2026 7:02:02 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump says enriched uranium to be handed over to US, destroyed
US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that enriched uranium will either be destroyed after being handed over to the US, or elsewhere.
“The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process and event,” he said in a Truth Social post.
He didn’t specify if his announcement on enriched uranium was going to be part of a deal with Iran.
May 26, 2026 6:57:13 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Brent crude up by 1%, but WTI drops despite fresh US strikes on Iran
US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices saw a rise on Tuesday, with Brent crude rising one per cent to $97.32 a barrel. However, main US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude was up slightly from Monday’s last traded price but down 5.5% from Friday’s close, according to a Reuters report.
