Updated on: May 16, 2026 7:18:27 AM IST
US-Iran LIVE Updates: United States and China have agreed that “Iran can’t have nuclear weapons,” and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened.
US-Iran LIVE Updates: United States and China have agreed that “Iran can’t have nuclear weapons,” and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened, according to US President Donald Trump. President Trump met with his Chinese conterpart XI Jinping during his three-day state visit to China, where he discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, and other regional issues.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
“The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
The department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, he said, adding that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries’ militaries on May 29.
UAE rejects Iran war role claims
The United Arab Emirates rejected “attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks” after Tehran accused the wealthy Gulf state of playing an active role in the war.
Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar “affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of Iranian claims and attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE” and other nations, a statement said.
More ships pass Hormuz: Iran
Iran is allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television has said, because “many countries have accepted the new legal protocols” it has put in place.
Iran open to China help
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States had sent messages indicating it was willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support — including from China.
“We appreciate any country who has the ability to help, particularly China,” Araghchi said.
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
“The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
The department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, he said, adding that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries’ militaries on May 29.
UAE rejects Iran war role claims
The United Arab Emirates rejected “attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks” after Tehran accused the wealthy Gulf state of playing an active role in the war.
Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar “affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of Iranian claims and attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE” and other nations, a statement said.
More ships pass Hormuz: Iran
Iran is allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television has said, because “many countries have accepted the new legal protocols” it has put in place.
Iran open to China help
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States had sent messages indicating it was willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support — including from China.
“We appreciate any country who has the ability to help, particularly China,” Araghchi said.
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May 16, 2026 7:18:27 AM IST
US-Iran LIVE Updates: Iran foreign minister flags ‘lack of trust’ amid talks with US
US-Iran LIVE Updates: Iran’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.
Abbas Araghchi added that contradictory messages have “made us reluctant about the real intentions of Americans.”
“We are in doubt about their seriousness,” he told reporters in New Delhi, adding that negotiations would move forward if Washington was ready for a “fair and balanced deal.”
May 16, 2026 7:06:02 AM IST
US-Iran LIVE Updates: UAE rejects Iran war role claims
The United Arab Emirates rejected “attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks” after Tehran accused the wealthy Gulf state of playing an active role in the war.
Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar “affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of Iranian claims and attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE” and other nations, a statement said. (AFP)
May 16, 2026 6:57:09 AM IST
US-Iran LIVE Updates: Israel says 220 militants killed in past week
US-Iran LIVE Updates: The Israeli military said Friday its forces killed more than 220 Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon over the past week.
During the same period, Israeli forces also struck more than 440 Hezbollah targets in that region, the military added. (AFP)
May 16, 2026 6:42:38 AM IST
US-Iran LIVE Updates: Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire
US-Iran LIVE Updates: Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
“The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
The department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, he said, adding that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries’ militaries on May 29.
