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17 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: August 4, 2026.
WatchThe president called off a massive bombing campaign on the promise that negotiations were about to begin. Tehran's foreign ministry says the only talks happening are with Oman, and American officials told CBS News no new negotiations are scheduled.
WatchThe president said Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates asked him to hold off, and that talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz would begin Monday. Iran's foreign ministry says no direct talks with Washington are scheduled.
With a major adversary no longer blocking progress, Ukraine begins formal negotiations to join the European Union, though challenges remain.
Both President Trump and Iran's foreign minister express optimism about reaching an agreement, though previous potential deals have collapsed at the last minute.
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical stage, with diplomats outlining potential paths forward on Iran's nuclear program amid ongoing regional tensions.
Officials say the president's changes to the proposed framework are designed to accelerate negotiations by forcing Iran's hand.
Emerging framework could extend cease-fire and set stage for broader negotiations, though President Trump has not yet signed off on the arrangement.
Tehran insists $12 billion must be released before meaningful negotiations can begin, while U.S. officials say Iran must abandon uranium enrichment first.
Even after reaching an agreement to reopen the critical waterway, moving the massive vessel backlog could take weeks or months.
Cuba's UN ambassador claims Havana wants to negotiate but the Trump administration is creating pretexts for military action.
Greenlandic officials express concern about negotiation direction as they face Trump's threats to seize their island with little leverage.
The lost naval mines are preventing Iran from quickly complying with President Trump's demand to allow more ships through the critical waterway.
Tehran demands release of blocked Iranian assets before negotiations can begin, as Trump warns against overplaying their hand.
Vice President JD Vance will lead U.S. delegation in critical weekend talks as limited truce agreement faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts.
Tehran's peace plan differs significantly from what President Trump called a 'workable basis' for negotiations, reasserting key Iranian positions.
President wants negotiations but Iran refuses talks until cease-fire declared. Marines and 82nd Airborne offer new leverage but risks escalate quickly.
The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as military reinforcements continue flowing to the region amid ongoing conflict.