US Iran War News Live Updates: Internet access returns to Iran after nearly 3-months blackout amid war
In this photo provided by the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Photo: AP/ Representational)
US Iran War LIVE: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Monday to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported, citing an official after a nearly-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel, Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, Iran’s top negotiator and its foreign minister Abbas Araghchi reached Doha on Monday for talks with Qatar’s prime minister on a potential peace deal with the US to end the three-month-old war, an official briefed on the visit told Reuters, after Washington and Tehran played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough.
Any deal must meet US standards, says Rubio: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said negotiations with Iran remain ongoing, describing the proposed agreement as “pretty solid” while cautioning that discussions are still a work in progress. Speaking during a visit to India, Rubio underscored that President Donald Trump is not rushing into a deal, insisting any agreement must meet US standards. Rubio said the current framework under discussion includes provisions related to Iran’s potential to open up the Strait of Hormuz and engage in meaningful, time-bound negotiations over its nuclear programme.
Trump ‘not going to make a bad deal’: Reiterating the administration’s cautious stance, Rubio stressed that Trump would not rush the process. “The president is not going to make a bad agreement, so let’s see what happens,” he said. “We’re going to give diplomacy every chance to succeed before we explore the alternatives.” His remarks come as Trump earlier indicated that a deal with Iran is not “fully negotiated yet,” signalling lingering differences between the two sides.
Cautious tone in Washington: Officials in Washington have suggested that while progress is being made, finalising an agreement could still take several days. The administration has maintained a measured approach amid uncertainty surrounding key sticking points.
Latest developments
- Deal not finalised: Trump says the Iran agreement is still not “fully negotiated,” highlighting unresolved issues.
- Diplomatic push continues: Rubio emphasises ongoing talks with global and regional support for the proposal.
- No rush from US: The White House signals Trump is willing to wait rather than accept a weak deal.
- Regional tensions rise: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least two people and injured several others.
- Arab backlash: Eight Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists.
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