US Iran War highlight: Putin tells Iran FM Araghchi Russia will do ‘everything’ to secure peace in Mideast

US Iran War LIVE: On Iran's suggestion that it should have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the demand was unacceptable.

"If what they mean by opening the straits is, ‘yes, the straits are opened, as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we will blow you up and you pay us,’ – that’s not opening the straits,” Rubio said.

US Iran War LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is on a trip to Moscow, met Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed his gratitude for Russia's "positions and support" during the recent conflict with the US.

Araghchi said, “In the recent war, it became clear that Iran has great friends and allies like Russia; we thank you for your positions and support.”

A joint statement led by Bahrain and backed by dozens of nations urges the urgent and unimpeded reopening of a key global waterway.

The appeal comes amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, raising concerns over prolonged disruption.

UN secretary-general António Guterres addressed the United Nations Security Council, calling for interim emergency measures.

Guterres urged support for a temporary framework proposed by the International Maritime Organization to ease the crisis.

He warned the situation could trigger the worst global supply chain disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

German leader Friedrich Merz criticised the US for entering the Iran war without a clear exit strategy

Merz said the lack of US planning has made it harder to resolve the conflict

He noted Iran is stronger than previously expected, complicating efforts to end the war

The German leader accused Iran of negotiating “very skillfully — or rather, very skillfully not negotiating”

He said US diplomatic efforts were undermined, referencing talks involving Islamabad that yielded no results

Merz claimed Iran’s leadership, particularly the Revolutionary Guards, has humiliated the US.

Germany has offered to send minesweepers to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz

However, Berlin said such support would come only after active fighting has ended

"We held good consultations with our friends in Pakistan. The trip was successful. We assessed the outcome of our recent [meetings] and discussed in what direction and under what conditions talks can move on," Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

"Oman is a friendly country that is close to us; it has taken a very good stance in the war. <...> We and Oman are the two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz so we needed to hold consultations on the matter. The safe passage of ships through the strait is an important global issue and as the two countries that control the strait, we and Oman need to maintain close coordination to ensure our mutual interests," the Iranian foreign minister added. (TASS)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted Iran’s resilience in the face of pressure from the United States during his meeting with President Vladimir Putin, stating that the Iranian people have resisted through their determination and will continue to stand firm.

He thanked Russia for its continued support of Iran, reinforcing the growing alignment between the two countries on key geopolitical issues.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in his remarks, described the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as positive and reaffirmed the strength of ties between Tehran and Moscow.

The Iranian foreign minister said relations between the two countries represent a “strategic partnership at the highest level” and will continue to develop regardless of external pressures. (TASS)

Iran US War LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Russia will do everything in its power to secure peace in West Asia.

Iran US War LIVE: Iran has said in a statement that its armed forces should be the only one authority responsible for Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it wants Strait of Hormuz payments made in rial currency.

Iran US War LIVE: Six tankers carrying around 10.5 million barrels of Iranian oil were reportedly turned back by US forces and returned to Iran via the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to TankerTrackers.com analysis.

Iran US War LIVE: Living through nearly a month of war with Israel and the US, Germany's Merz said today that Iranians are clearly stronger than one thought.

He said Iranians are clearly negotiating very skillfully at the moment, and it is not evident what exit strategy the Americans are pursuing, as the situation appears to be humiliating for the United States, particularly in the face of Iran’s leadership and the “so-called Revolutionary Guards.”

Iran US War LIVE: Despite failing to help Iran and the US reach mediation the first time, Pakistan has hoped that the two will again come together for talks to end the West Asia war. Sources from mediator Pakistan said, “Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran.”

Iran US War LIVE: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that it was too early to drop sanctions that had been imposed on Iran.

"We think the dropping of sanctions would be too early," she said, adding, “We first have to see a change, a fundamental change in Iran for the dropping of sanctions.”

Iran US War LIVE: Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, Iran has suspended exports of steel slabs and sheets until May 30th, 2026.

Iran US War LIVE: As trade through the Strait of Hormuz continues to remain suspended, Iran has offered to reopen the channel, but without the nuclear agreement.

Iran also wants the United States to ends its blockade of the country as part of its proposal, according to the two regional officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations.

Iran's state-run IRNA news agency said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg on Monday morning ahead of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. His trip over the weekend has included two stops in Pakistan and a visit to Oman, which shares the Strait with Iran.

Araghchi's visit comes as a standoff between Iran and the US in the crucial Strait of Hormuz persists despite a ceasefire, keeping oil prices high.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has communicated a definitive list of Tehran's "red lines" to be passed to the United States during his recent diplomatic mission to Pakistan, according to Iranian state media outlet Fars.

Iran FM Araghchi in Moscow blames US for failure of Pakistan talks: state media.

Iran FM in Moscow calls safe passage through Hormuz 'important global issue', AFP reported.

The US hasn’t commented on Iran’s idea, though US President Donald Trump acknowledged a new plan from Iran on Saturday. A White House spokesperson said in a statement to Bloomberg that “the United States holds the cards and will only make a deal that puts the American people first, never allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”