Middle East war: Donald Trump says Iran wants to ‘make a deal’ to end the conflict
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the country is not asking for a ceasefire
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the country is not asking for a ceasefire

US president postpones possible attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure after hailing ‘productive’ talks with Tehran

President’s latest mixed signal comes as US sends more troops to region

Iran is reviewing a Washington-backed peace proposal while Trump says conflict will end if both sides strike agreement

US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

Formidable obstacles stand in the way of any diplomatic effort to end the war

President warns of hits on oil wells, Kharg Island and desalination plants unless agreement reached ‘shortly’