US awaits Iran reply as fragile calm holds in Strait of Hormuz

US awaits Iran reply as fragile calm holds in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is still awaiting Iran’s response to its latest proposal aimed at formally ending more than two months of fighting and launching broader peace negotiations. The proposal reportedly seeks to end the ongoing conflict before moving to more contentious discussions, including Iran’s nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump had earlier said he expected…

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‘Project Freedom Plus’: Trump Warns Escalated US Naval Operation If Iran Peace Talks Fail

‘Project Freedom Plus’: Trump Warns Escalated US Naval Operation If Iran Peace Talks Fail

Last Updated:May 09, 2026, 09:49 IST Trump said his government could “go back to Project Freedom” if a deal is not reached with Iran. US President Donald Trump (Image: Reuters/File) US President Donald Trump warned that his administration may revive the suspended maritime security initiative known as “Project Freedom”, as tensions continue to rise in…

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US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump Pauses “Project Freedom” In Hormuz For Short Period

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump Pauses “Project Freedom” In Hormuz For Short Period

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by telephone Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to the State Department, on a day of deadly Russian attacks in cities across Ukraine. The two, who spoke at Lavrov’s request, “discussed the US-Russia relationship, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Iran,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in…

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US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump Pauses “Project Freedom” In Hormuz For Short Period

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump Pauses “Project Freedom” In Hormuz For Short Period

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by telephone Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to the State Department, on a day of deadly Russian attacks in cities across Ukraine. The two, who spoke at Lavrov’s request, “discussed the US-Russia relationship, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Iran,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in…

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