Iran insists on right to enrich uranium, control Strait of Hormuz under any US deal after Trump says draft accord ready

Iran-US settlement memorandum includes 14 points, Mehr agency reports, calling for lifting naval blockade within 30 days and US withdrawal from border zones.

A memorandum on settling the conflict between Iran and the US consists of 14 points, the Mehr agency reports. The memorandum implies the lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days and the withdrawal of US forces from zones bordering Iran. Also, the US and its allies must present plans for the reconstruction of Iran worth at least $300 billion.

Israel presses to block unfreezing of Iranian assets tied to ceasefire deal, CNN reports.

Israel is pressing to prevent the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a ceasefire agreement, according to CNN.

Somaliland opens new representative office in Taiwan, asserting right to choose foreign ties despite international recognition disputes.

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens a new Taiwan office.

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as US plans for conflict elsewhere, AP reports

NATO is considering options to defend Europe as the United States prepares for conflict elsewhere, according to the Associated Press.