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Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks Amid Pause in Military Strikes

morning · · thread: US and Iran Pause Military Strikes Amid Continued Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites

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  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

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President Donald Trump has announced that "very friendly negotiations" are taking place with Iran during a three-day lull in military strikes, expressing optimism that a deal to end the conflict could be reached. However, Trump warned that Washington would resume its bombing campaign if these diplomatic efforts fail. While the U.S. paused its air strikes on Friday after 13 nights of operations, Tehran has denied that direct negotiations are occurring, stating that communication is only happening through intermediaries.

The pause in fighting led to a significant drop in global oil prices, with Brent crude falling more than 9% to approximately $87 per barrel. Despite the lull between the primary combatants, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Saudi officials stated that drones targeting petroleum facilities were launched from Iraq by Iran-backed groups, while Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they targeted a Saudi oil pipeline.

There are conflicting reports regarding U.S. military capabilities. President Trump and the White House have dismissed claims that ammunition stockpiles are running low, asserting that the U.S. has more than enough munitions to meet strategic goals. Conversely, some reports suggest the pause followed military advice that bombing had reached its limits or that there were concerns over depleted air munitions.

Diplomatic efforts are also focusing on the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that Oman is mediating talks with Iran to restore shipping through the waterway, though the U.S. is not a direct participant in those specific discussions. Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday to discuss the conflict.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
Contrasts Trump's optimism with reports of regional drone strikes and potential U.S. munitions shortages.
Centre
Focuses on official statements from both governments and the resulting fluctuations in oil prices.
Centre-right
Prioritizes the role of Omani mediators in addressing the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis.

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