Edition 17

May 16, 2026

Edition 17

Iran denied on May 7, 2026 attacking a South Korean cargo ship
in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as U.S. President Donald Trump
said a deal to end the war was “very possible” but warned that
Washington would resume bombing if talks failed. Iran is reviewing
the proposal as Trump pressurises Tehran for agreement on deal
to end war
"Our priority is that they announce a permanent end to war and the
rest of the issues could be thrashed out once they get back to
direct talks," said a senior Pakistani official involved in the
mediation.