US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, while warning of further attacks if Iran does not agree to a deal. “We’re in the final stages of Iran. We’ll see what happens. Either have a deal or we’re going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that won’t happen,” he told reporters on Wednesday.&nbsp;“We’re going to give this one shot. I’m in no hurry,” Trump said. “Ideally I’d like to see few people killed, as opposed to a lot. We can do it either way.”&nbsp;The remarks come six weeks after Trump paused Operation Epic Fury under a ceasefire arrangement, halting a conflict that had fuelled fears of a broader war in West Asia. However, there has been little progress in negotiations for ending the conflict and curbing Iran’s nuclear and military activities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-seeking-to-start-new-war-will-regret-it-says-iran-s-chief-negotiator-mohammad-ghalibaf-1779287982751">US is seeking to ‘start new war’, will regret it, says Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf</a>&nbsp;Trump acknowledged this week that he had come close to authorising additional military strikes but decided against immediate action to give diplomacy more time.&nbsp;Trump has repeatedly insisted that Iran must agree to strict terms limiting its military and nuclear capabilities, while Iran demands guarantees against future US strikes and the removal of sanctions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-drawing-up-plans-to-counter-high-intensity-us-strikes-if-war-resumes-1779215850724">Iran drawing up plans to counter high-intensity US strikes if war resumes</a>&nbsp;The standoff has kept regional governments and global markets on edge amid concerns that any collapse in negotiations could quickly reignite military conflict across the Gulf and wider West Asia.&nbsp;Tehran has accused Washington of preparing the ground for renewed hostilities. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any new attacks would trigger retaliation extending beyond West Asia.“If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” the Revolutionary Guards said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistani-officer-claims-to-have-successfully-hit-2-non-existent-airbases-in-india-with-fatah-1-missile-1779221782711">Pakistani officer claims to have hit 2 non-existent airbases in India with Fatah-1 missile</a>&nbsp;Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator at peace talks, said in an audio message that “obvious and hidden moves by the enemy” showed the Americans were preparing new attacks.&nbsp;Iran had submitted a new offer to the US this week, largely repeating the terms previously rejected by Trump, including demands for control of the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for war damage, the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen assets and the withdrawal of US troops from the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-banned-nvidia-s-gaming-chip-while-ceo-jensen-huang-was-visiting-beijing-with-trump-1779291156252">China banned Nvidia’s gaming chip while CEO Jensen Huang was visiting Beijing with Trump</a>&nbsp;Trump has said he called off attacks this week at the last minute in response to requests from several of Iran’s Gulf neighbours. On Tuesday he said he had been an hour away from ordering strikes.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, welcomed what he said was a decision by Trump to allow more time for diplomacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran has largely shut the Strait of Hormuz to all ships apart from its own since the US-Israeli campaign began in February, causing the biggest disruption to global energy supplies in history.&nbsp;The US retaliated with a naval blockade of Iran’s ports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted that Iran must agree to strict terms limiting its military and nuclear capabilities, while Iran demands guarantees against future US strikes and removal of sanctions. 

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, while warning of further attacks if Iran does not agree to a deal. “We’re in the final stages of Iran. We’ll see what happens. Either have a deal or we’re going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that won’t happen,” he told reporters on Wednesday. “We’re going to give this one shot. I’m in no hurry,” Trump said. “Ideally I’d like to see few people killed, as opposed to a lot. We can do it either way.” The remarks come six weeks after Trump paused Operation Epic Fury under a ceasefire arrangement, halting a conflict that had fuelled fears of a broader war in West Asia. However, there has been little progress in negotiations for ending the conflict and curbing Iran’s nuclear and military activities. Also Read: US is seeking to ‘start new war’, will regret it, says Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf Trump acknowledged this week that he had come close to authorising additional military strikes but decided against immediate action to give diplomacy more time. Trump has repeatedly insisted that Iran must agree to strict terms limiting its military and nuclear capabilities, while Iran demands guarantees against future US strikes and the removal of sanctions. Also Read: Iran drawing up plans to counter high-intensity US strikes if war resumes The standoff has kept regional governments and global markets on edge amid concerns that any collapse in negotiations could quickly reignite military conflict across the Gulf and wider West Asia. Tehran has accused Washington of preparing the ground for renewed hostilities. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any new attacks would trigger retaliation extending beyond West Asia. “If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” the Revolutionary Guards said. Also Read: Pakistani officer claims to have hit 2 non-existent airbases in India with Fatah-1 missile Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator at peace talks, said in an audio message that “obvious and hidden moves by the enemy” showed the Americans were preparing new attacks. Iran had submitted a new offer to the US this week, largely repeating the terms previously rejected by Trump, including demands for control of the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for war damage, the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen assets and the withdrawal of US troops from the area. Also Read: China banned Nvidia’s gaming chip while CEO Jensen Huang was visiting Beijing with Trump Trump has said he called off attacks this week at the last minute in response to requests from several of Iran’s Gulf neighbours. On Tuesday he said he had been an hour away from ordering strikes. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, welcomed what he said was a decision by Trump to allow more time for diplomacy. Iran has largely shut the Strait of Hormuz to all ships apart from its own since the US-Israeli campaign began in February, causing the biggest disruption to global energy supplies in history. The US retaliated with a naval blockade of Iran’s ports.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted that Iran must agree to strict terms limiting its military and nuclear capabilities, while Iran demands guarantees against future US strikes and removal of sanctions.&nbsp;

‘Iran talks in final stages,’ says Trump, warns of ‘nasty’ action as Tehran threatens wider war

The threat of US-Israeli strikes shattering the shaky ceasefire with Iran looms larger than ever, and the danger of the war spilling over and dragging in more nations appears to be more real with each passing day. The world eagerly waits for what President Donald Trump says in his briefings and Truth Social posts.Trump issued threats of renewed war against Iran on Sunday before saying a day later that he paused planned attacks amid “serious negotiations.”&nbsp;The Iranians are also preparing for a possible resumption of strikes and have signalled that they will not hesitate to exact a heavy price from neighbours and the global economy if they are attacked.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-iranian-exchange-houses-front-companies-and-shadow-fleet-vessels-1779206969619">US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange houses, front companies and shadow fleet vessels</a>&nbsp;If war resumes, Iran may face “short but high-intensity" fighting, including coordinated heavy strikes on its energy infrastructure. This time, Iran may also fire tens or hundreds of missiles per day to confront the enemy and inflict damage on the other side.&nbsp;If there is a rigorous, high-intensity retaliation from Iran, then the Gulf Arab nations will have to brace for intensified attacks on their energy infrastructure.&nbsp;A belligerent Iran will not refrain from striking Gulf oil fields, refineries and ports to inflict pain on the global economy and put pressure on Trump. If the damage is major, it could also suck countries like the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia into war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/standard-chartered-plans-to-cut-over-7000-jobs-in-ai-push-will-replace-lower-value-human-capital-1779200778582">Standard Chartered plans to cut over 7,000 jobs in AI push, will replace ‘lower-value human capital’</a>&nbsp;Iran has been issuing anti-Emirati threats over the past several weeks. Recent news reports disclosed that both the UAE and Saudi Arabia carried out secret attacks on Iran during the conflict.&nbsp;Several audacious statements are made by Tehran and its backers, but they reflect the currents of thinking within the leadership of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.&nbsp;The threat of Iranian strikes on major oil producers has also been restraining the US from unleashing its aggression on Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jahangir-khan-pulls-out-of-falta-contest-2-days-before-repoll-trinamool-says-succumbed-to-pressure-1779195775695">‘Pushpa bows’: Jahangir Khan pulls out of Falta contest 2 days before repoll; Trinamool says ‘succumbed to pressure’</a>&nbsp;Besides, Iran could also try to block the Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, with the backing of the Houthis in Yemen.&nbsp;If the US strikes Iranian economic infrastructure, Iran would stall traffic in the Bab-al-Mandeb to step up the pressure on the global economy.&nbsp;The Gulf states have, meanwhile, been told to prepare for broad attacks on energy infrastructure, refineries and ports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran could also try to block the Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, with the backing of the Houthis in Yemen. If the US strikes Iranian infrastructure, Iran would stall traffic in the Bab-al-Mandeb to step up pressure on the global economy.

The threat of US-Israeli strikes shattering the shaky ceasefire with Iran looms larger than ever, and the danger of the war spilling over and dragging in more nations appears to be more real with each passing day. The world eagerly waits for what President Donald Trump says in his briefings and Truth Social posts. Trump issued threats of renewed war against Iran on Sunday before saying a day later that he paused planned attacks amid “serious negotiations.” The Iranians are also preparing for a possible resumption of strikes and have signalled that they will not hesitate to exact a heavy price from neighbours and the global economy if they are attacked. Also Read: US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange houses, front companies and shadow fleet vessels If war resumes, Iran may face “short but high-intensity" fighting, including coordinated heavy strikes on its energy infrastructure. This time, Iran may also fire tens or hundreds of missiles per day to confront the enemy and inflict damage on the other side. If there is a rigorous, high-intensity retaliation from Iran, then the Gulf Arab nations will have to brace for intensified attacks on their energy infrastructure. A belligerent Iran will not refrain from striking Gulf oil fields, refineries and ports to inflict pain on the global economy and put pressure on Trump. If the damage is major, it could also suck countries like the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia into war. Also Read: Standard Chartered plans to cut over 7,000 jobs in AI push, will replace ‘lower-value human capital’ Iran has been issuing anti-Emirati threats over the past several weeks. Recent news reports disclosed that both the UAE and Saudi Arabia carried out secret attacks on Iran during the conflict. Several audacious statements are made by Tehran and its backers, but they reflect the currents of thinking within the leadership of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The threat of Iranian strikes on major oil producers has also been restraining the US from unleashing its aggression on Iran. Also Read: ‘Pushpa bows’: Jahangir Khan pulls out of Falta contest 2 days before repoll; Trinamool says ‘succumbed to pressure’ Besides, Iran could also try to block the Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, with the backing of the Houthis in Yemen. If the US strikes Iranian economic infrastructure, Iran would stall traffic in the Bab-al-Mandeb to step up the pressure on the global economy. The Gulf states have, meanwhile, been told to prepare for broad attacks on energy infrastructure, refineries and ports.

Iran could also try to block the Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, with the backing of the Houthis in Yemen. If the US strikes Iranian infrastructure, Iran would stall traffic in the Bab-al-Mandeb to step up pressure on the global economy.

Iran drawing up plans to counter high-intensity US strikes if war resumes

Iran’s latest peace proposal to the US calls for ending regional hostilities, lifting sanctions, removing US forces near Iran, ending naval restrictions and recognising Tehran’s uranium enrichment rights.

WION Decodes | What are the key demands in Iran’s latest peace proposal?

In a first comment on Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the United States, Iran on Tuesday (May 19) revealed key focus points included in it. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said that the proposal involves ending hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the exit of US forces from the areas near Iran, state media reported. &nbsp;This comes a day after Iran said that it responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia.<h2>What’s in the proposal?</h2>The peace plan involves stopping fighting on all fronts. It also includes ending hostilities in Lebanon, where the fighting with Israel has continued despite a ceasefire. The plan also includes reparations for the destruction caused during the war. Gharibabadi also said that Tehran has sought the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen funds. The plan also includes an end to the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports.Reuters reported that the terms described in the Iranian reports appeared to have changed from Iran’s last offer, which the US President Donald Trump dismissed as “garbage”.<h2>Trump claims ‘very positive development’</h2>Meanwhile, Trump on Monday (May 18) hailed a “very positive development” in talks with Iran. He added that the allies in the Middle East told him “they are getting very close to making a deal” that would leave Iran without nuclear weapons.“It’s a very positive development, but we’ll see whether or not it amounts to anything,” Trump said during a White House event.He also claimed that the progress had convinced him to postpone a planned military attack on the Islamic Republic.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him “to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place.”He added that he had instructed the US military to be “prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran on Tuesday said it has shared a new peace proposal with the United States aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict. Here’s what Tehran has demanded.

In a first comment on Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the United States, Iran on Tuesday (May 19) revealed key focus points included in it. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said that the proposal involves ending hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the exit of US forces from the areas near Iran, state media reported. This comes a day after Iran said that it responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia. What’s in the proposal? The peace plan involves stopping fighting on all fronts. It also includes ending hostilities in Lebanon, where the fighting with Israel has continued despite a ceasefire. The plan also includes reparations for the destruction caused during the war. Gharibabadi also said that Tehran has sought the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen funds. The plan also includes an end to the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports. Reuters reported that the terms described in the Iranian reports appeared to have changed from Iran’s last offer, which the US President Donald Trump dismissed as “garbage”. Trump claims ‘very positive development’ Meanwhile, Trump on Monday (May 18) hailed a “very positive development” in talks with Iran. He added that the allies in the Middle East told him “they are getting very close to making a deal” that would leave Iran without nuclear weapons. “It’s a very positive development, but we’ll see whether or not it amounts to anything,” Trump said during a White House event. He also claimed that the progress had convinced him to postpone a planned military attack on the Islamic Republic. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him “to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place.” He added that he had instructed the US military to be “prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached.” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran on Tuesday said it has shared a new peace proposal with the United States aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict. Here’s what in it.

Troops withdrawal, reparations for war damage: What Iran demanded in its latest proposal to US to end war