US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days. Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026United States President Donald Trump has said that the war on Iran is “very close to over” as Israel and Lebanon held rare direct talks in Washington, DC amid continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon.Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days, even as Washington enforces a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listThe International Monetary Fund has, meanwhile, warned that any further escalation could tip the global economy into recession.Here is what we know:In Iran
Red Cross sends aid: The International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said a shipment of medical supplies and humanitarian aid crossed into Iran on Sunday, the first delivery since the war began.
US to end Iran oil relief: The US Treasury said it will not renew a temporary sanctions waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea, with the measure due to lapse in the coming days.
Tensions inside Tehran: Minor explosions caused limited damage and injuries, highlighting continuing instability in the capital.
Economic toll rises: Iran estimates it has $270bn in war losses and plans to seek reparations.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has said that the length of a moratorium on uranium enrichment that Iran must be bound by under any agreement with the US was a political decision, according to the Reuters news agency.
War diplomacy
Rare US-brokered talks: Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors held direct talks in Washington, with Beirut seeking a ceasefire and Israel pushing for Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Iran-US talks may resume: Trump said negotiations with Iran could resume in Pakistan “within days”, though uranium enrichment remains the main sticking point. The US is reportedly seeking a 20-year halt, while Iran has proposed five. Disputes over the Strait of Hormuz persist.
Mixed signals on progress: Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about progress with Iran, while Iranian analyst Hamid Reza Gholamzadeh said that surviving US pre …
