Trump: Iran talks 'proceeding nicely', warns of military escalation if no deal; urges Gulf states to join Abraham Accords, suggests Iran inclusion.

Simon Karam to lead Lebanon delegation in US-hosted talks on May 29; Israel withdraws framework agreement, sources tell Al Mayadeen.

Simon Karam, former Lebanese ambassador to the US, is set to head the Lebanese negotiating delegation at the US Department of Defense on May 29, according to sources. Meanwhile, the Israeli delegation has withdrawn the proposed framework agreement, resetting security discussions.

Saudi Arabia conditions normalization with Israel on irreversible path to Palestinian state, source tells CNN

Saudi source to the 'CNN' network: Saudi Arabia will not normalize relations with Israel except after the existence of an irreversible path leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Iran deal progress slows as sides dig in on nuclear program, financial relief — mediators.

Progress toward a deal to end the war with Iran has slowed as the two sides dig in over references to the country’s nuclear program and financial relief for Tehran, mediators said.

Iran and US both play down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the war, officials say.

Iran and the United States have downplayed hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the war.