Current events: 2026-05-23 (opens in new tab)

Armed conflicts and attacks Middle Eastern crisis 2026 Iran war 2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations 2026 Iran war ceasefire Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war Iran, the United States, and mediator Pakistan reports that progress has been made in ceasefire talks, with the Iranian foreign ministry saying that Iran is focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding. The Financial Times reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the ceasefire between Iran and the United States by 60 ...