28 May 2026, 11:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- A US official said the US military carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site and shot down multiple Iranian drones that posed a threat to US forces and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- IRGC said it targeted a US air base in response to the US aggression near Bandar Abbas Airport, while it added that any further US attacks would trigger a more decisive response.
- Air raid sirens sounded in Kuwait, and the Kuwaiti Army said air defences...
28 May 2026, 07:20 by Newsquawk Desk
- A US official said the US military carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site and shot down multiple Iranian drones that posed a threat to US forces and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- IRGC said it targeted a US air base in response to the US aggression near Bandar Abbas Airport, while it added that any further US attacks would trigger a more decisive response.
- Air raid sirens sounded in Kuwait, and the Kuwaiti Army said air defences...
26 May 2026, 11:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US Central Command spokesperson said US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran on Monday, in which US forces hit targets, including missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
- Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei said America will no longer have a safe haven in the Middle East, while the IRGC affirm its right to respond to any ceasefire breach.
- Global bourses pare Monday's gains after renewed US strikes on Iranian sites,...
26 May 2026, 06:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- A US Central Command spokesperson said US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran on Monday, in which US forces hit targets, including missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
- US Secretary of State Rubio said US strikes on Iran do not preclude a diplomatic deal and that an Iran deal is possible within days.
- A source familiar with talks between the high-level Iranian delegation and officials in Doha said Qatari mediation has...
25 May 2026, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump posted on Saturday that an agreement has largely been negotiated, subject to finalisation between the US, Iran and various Middle Eastern countries.
- US and Iran were reportedly close to signing an agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, which could be extended by mutual consent, according to Axios.
- US senior officials said the naval blockade will only be lifted after Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz, and no funds will be released until...
22 May 2026, 11:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- Al Arabiya and Al Hadath exclusively report the text of the anticipated US-Iran agreement in case of its approval. A Pakistani source said that cautious optimism is the prevailing sentiment in the ongoing discussions regarding the planned agreement.
- However, another Pakistani source said the US and Iran's insistence on raising the bar for their demand regarding uranium and the Strait of Hormuz has led to a "crisis in negotiations."
- Crude on a firmer...
22 May 2026, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US stocks ultimately closed higher in what was another choppy session dominated by contradictory geopolitical headlines surrounding the Middle East conflict.
- Al Arabiya TV was initially reported to have obtained the final draft of a prospective Pakistani-mediated US-Iran agreement, although it was later stated that these reports were fabricated.
- A senior Iranian source said no deal had been reached yet, but gaps have narrowed, with Iran's uranium enrichment and its...
21 May 2026, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- Tehran is studying the American text and has not yet submitted its response, Al Arabiya reported citing sources.
- "Pakistan’s mediation efforts between US and Iran are at a crucial stage where efforts are underway to secure an agreement or a framework for comprehensive talks which can eventually lead to a ‘deal’,"** according to journalist Mallick.
- European bourses are broadly higher despite disappointing PMIs; US equity futures are flat after NVDA sales...
21 May 2026, 07:09 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said negotiations with Iran were in the “final stages” and warned that the US military could have to get “a little bit nasty” if no agreement is reached, according to the New York Post.
- There had reportedly been progress in attempts to formulate a memorandum of understanding and guiding principles between the US and Iran, although significant gaps remained, according to Amichai Stein.
- FOMC minutes showed many policymakers would have preferred to...
20 May 2026, 11:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iran-Pakistan cooperation has reportedly declined over the past two weeks, with a diplomatic source saying that Iran and Pakistan held conflicting positions on negotiation channels and the venue for talks.
- The EU has finalised the text of its US trade deal, as the bloc races to meet US President Trump's July 4th deadline.
- European bourses softer, chip names firmer ahead of NVDA earnings.
- Lacklustre trade across G10s with the DXY slightly...
20 May 2026, 06:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iran's position in talks with the US to end the war hasn't changed much from earlier iterations that failed to yield progress towards a deal, according to WSJ, citing mediators and US officials.
- US Vice President Vance said he had spoken with President Trump regarding Iran and stated that Tehran had two options: either reach an agreement or resume the war.
- A US intelligence assessment recently showed that US forces identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of...
19 May 2026, 11:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump posted on Truth that the US military is to hold off on the Iran attack that was initially planned for Tuesday after Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar requested him to do so, as serious talks are now taking place.
- US President Trump also instructed the US to be prepared to go forward with a full, large-scale assault of Iran on a moment's notice, in the event an acceptable deal is not reached.
- European bourses outpace their US peers, awaiting an update...
19 May 2026, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump posted on Truth that the US military is to hold off on the Iran attack that was initially planned for Tuesday after Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar requested him to do so, as serious talks are now taking place.
- US President Trump also instructed the US to be prepared to go forward with a full, large-scale assault of Iran on a moment's notice, in the event an acceptable deal is not reached.
- US President Trump told The Post on Monday...
18 May 2026, 11:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump warned that the clock is ticking for Iran, though he declined to give a specific deadline. Situation room meeting due Tuesday.
- Pakistan shared a revised Iranian proposal to end the war with the US on Sunday night, according to Pakistani sources.
- European bourses broadly in the red, but off lows as reports tout a sharing of US-Iran proposals.
- DXY reverses earlier gains, GBP helped by technicals & JPY lags on budget...
18 May 2026, 07:20 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump warned that the clock is ticking for Iran, though he declined to give a specific deadline. Situation room meeting due Tuesday.
- Crude bid on the US' escalatory rhetoric, lifting yields and weighing on equities and metals; Euro Stoxx 50 -0.9%.
- APAC stocks in the red, KOSPI activated the sidecar, China was hit by disappointing activity data.
- DXY found some modest strength from the above points, GBP/USD testing 1.33 to the...
15 May 2026, 11:30 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said it's just a question of time regarding Iran, but added that he is not going to be much more patient with Iran.
- US President Trump said he made fantastic trade deals with China, and it was an incredible visit, while they've settled a lot of different problems, and the relationship is a very strong one.
- Global equities hit, led by Tech and Basic Resources amid a number of factors: 1) Central bank repricing, 2) Tech sell-off driven by higher...
15 May 2026, 06:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said it's just a question of time regarding Iran, but added that he is not going to be much more patient with Iran.
- US President Trump said he made fantastic trade deals with China, and it was an incredible visit, while they've settled a lot of different problems, and the relationship is a very strong one.
- Crude futures gradually edged higher amid risks of geopolitical escalation when US President Trump returns from his Beijing...
14 May 2026, 11:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump had a good meeting with Chinese President Xi, in which the two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation. The two sides agreed that the Strait must remain open and that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. However, Taiwan was not mentioned.
- US President Trump's team is now discussing options for military escalation to break the deadlock, Axios reported. Options include resuming Project Freedom or striking Iranian...
14 May 2026, 07:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump told Chinese President Xi that they've had a fantastic relationship and they are going to have a fantastic future together.
- Chinese President Xi told US President Trump it is a pleasure to meet him in Beijing, while he has always believed that the common interests between China and the US outweigh the differences.
- US Secretary of State Rubio said the US hopes to convince China to play a more active role in persuading Iran to back down on its...
13 May 2026, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Vice Premier He held talks. Following the conclusion, Chinese state media reported that China and the US held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges.
- European bourses rebounded from Tuesday's selloff, DAX 40 outperform following a heavy earnings docket; US equity futures gain.
- GBP mixed against its peers as Starmer appears on a firmer footing but risks remain into on the return of...
13 May 2026, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said they are only going to make a good deal regarding Iran and will have a long talk with Chinese President Xi about the Iran war.
- Iran will not enter the second round of talks with the US without fulfilling five confidence-building conditions, local media reported.
- US President Trump posted that NVIDIA CEO Huang is on Air Force One along with a number of CEOs of large US companies.
- UK government whips believe Wes...
12 May 2026, 11:27 by Newsquawk Desk
- UK PM Starmer said he will not be setting out a timetable for departure. This came after over 81 Labour MPs calling for the PM to resign, enough to launch a leadership challenge.
- European bourses are entirely in the red, with UK Banks hit on political turmoil; US equity futures pull back from ATHs.
- DXY is firmer, buoyed by geopols; GBP underperforms amidst political unrest, while JPY remains on intervention watch.
- Gilts...
12 May 2026, 07:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he has a plan on Iran and repeated that their proposal is unacceptable, while he added that the US blockade on Iran was part of military genius.
- US President Trump said the ceasefire is unbelievably weak and is on life support, but added that a diplomatic solution with Iran is still possible.
- US President Trump was reported to have met with his national security team on Monday to discuss the way forward in the Iran war, including possibly...
11 May 2026, 11:01 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump rejected Iran's response to the peace plan, which he called totally unacceptable.
- Iran's proposal was said to have stressed the need for the US to pay compensation for war damages and emphasised Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Brent initially climbed above USD 105/bbl but has waned off highs on potential diplomacy.
- European bourses traded mixed, Compass raised its FY guidance; US equity futures...
11 May 2026, 06:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iran submitted its response to the latest proposal by the US to end the war; state media later reported that the US proposal amounted to Iran surrendering to Trump’s excessive demands.
- US President Trump rejected Iran's response to the peace plan, which he called totally unacceptable.
- Iran's proposal was said to have stressed the need for the US to pay compensation for war damages and emphasised Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of...