Iran War Live: Trump Warns Iran of ‘Extermination’ But Says Deal Could Be Close; Tehran lays down the Hormuz terms | Today’s news
Iran War Live: The US-Iran conflict entered a key diplomatic phase as President Donald Trump warned Iran of “destruction” if no deal was reached and said talks with US envoys and Iranian mediators had shown momentum. Tehran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days if its demands were met, as Saudi Arabia restarted its key east-west pipeline and regional tensions continued to rise.
Trump warns Iran of ‘destruction’ but signals talks could move forward
Trump said he faced a major decision on whether to reach a deal allowing Iran to restore or “destroy” the Islamic Republic. He later said that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had held productive meetings with Iranian mediators and that there was momentum for a deal.
Iran says Hormuz could reopen within days if the US complies
A senior Iranian official said Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping from the Persian Gulf within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. Among Iran’s stated conditions are the lifting of the naval blockade, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an end to what he calls “resistance” on all fronts.
Iran-US talks continue on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, according to Iranian state media. Trump also said US officials had a “very good” three-hour meeting with the Iranian delegation.
Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Pipeline
Saudi Arabia has restarted operations on its east-west pipeline and could resume exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu within hours, albeit at reduced volumes, according to sources cited by Reuters. The pipeline was shut down following attacks that Riyadh blames on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
Gulf states seek security framework as conflict in Yemen widens
Gulf officials are discussing Qatar’s proposal for a joint security framework involving Iran and the Gulf Arab states, regional sources said. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia faces an expanding threat from the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, while Washington has so far rejected calls to rejoin the fight against the group.
