Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Separately, the Russian Foreign Ministry has called on foreign nations to evacuate their diplomatic personnel from Kyiv.
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Latest Diplomacy intelligence from 45 public ZettaWire signals, led by: BREAKING: Donald Trump announces Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons program. In a separate development, the Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a call for foreign nations to evacuate their diplomatic staff from Kyiv.
Donald Trump and Chinese Xi Jinping concluded a two-hour and 15-minute meeting in Beijing. Xi Jinping warned that a lack of mutual understanding regarding Taiwan could lead to open conflict between the two nations.
Donald Trump announced that military operations in the Strait of Hormuz have been paused as the United States and Iran engage in diplomatic talks.
Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to reports from Al Jazeera.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera.
Vladimir Zelensky published an open letter to Russian Vladimir Putin proposing direct bilateral talks to end the conflict, suggesting neutral venues like Switzerland, Turkey, or an Arab country. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin has not yet had a chance to review the letter.
US President Donald Trump erupted in anger during a phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's expanding military actions in Lebanon, opposing plans to strike Beirut and warning that further escalation would isolate Israel internationally, according to US officials and a source briefed on the call.
Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a three-day state visit, marking the first such trip by a sitting American president in nine years. He is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Xi Jinping regarding trade, technology, tariffs, and regional security issues including Iran and Taiwan.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a note urging all foreign diplomatic missions in Kyiv to evacuate their personnel, citing a potential retaliatory strike by the Russian Armed Forces in response to alleged threats against Moscow during the upcoming Victory Day holiday.
Chinese Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have commenced formal negotiations in Beijing. Separately, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Hungary lifted its veto on negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the EU. In exchange, Kyiv agreed to expand the rights of the Hungarian minority. The decision also unblocks formal start of accession talks for neighboring Moldova.
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting in response to Russia's use of ballistic missiles.
Iran is halting direct message exchanges with the United States and may block the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon will extend their current ceasefire by three weeks to facilitate negotiations for a long-term agreement.
President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. The conflict has now entered its ninth week with thousands reported killed and the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.
The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning an armed attack targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran has reached an agreement to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent upon the lifting of the current blockade.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has become the first foreign leader to visit Venezuela since the US military abducted Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
The national security team for US President Donald Trump is currently reviewing an Iranian proposal that seeks to end the joint war with Israel and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump has directed his administration to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, aiming to pressure the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program.
The White House has formally notified the US Congress that it considers the war on Iran to be terminated, with President Donald Trump scheduled to deliver remarks on the development.
Pakistani official says US and Iran delegations will meet with Pakistani mediators, according to ABC. Direct US-Iran meeting may take place Sunday if initial talks succeed.
Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on May 9-11, 2026.
US President Donald Trump said Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war are 'totally unacceptable', raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices higher in early Asia trade on Monday.
The final draft of a possible agreement between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, is expected to be announced within hours, according to Al Arabiya. Key terms include an immediate, comprehensive, unconditional ceasefire.
A major peace agreement involving the U.S. and Iran is close to final approval, following calls with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Israel, and others.
Marco Rubio said the United States will eliminate Iran's missile and naval capabilities.
Trump appears to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a quote from the president.
Kuwait summons Iranian chargé d'affaire, declares two diplomats persona non grata over 'ongoing aggressions' - Foreign Ministry
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