Iran says it learned military lessons from past clashes as Trump gives Tehran ‘two to three days’ to strike a deal with Washington.Published On 20 May 2026Iran has warned that any renewed conflict would bring “many more surprises” after United States President Donald Trump gave Iran “two to three days” to reach a deal.Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said that both sides have made a “lot of progress” in talks to end the war that has triggered a global energy crisis.At the same time, Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks expected to centre on energy and weapons agreements, with the wars in Iran and Ukraine looming heavily over the discussions.Here is what we know:In Iran
US resident released from prison: Iranian authorities freed Shahab Dalili, an Iranian citizen and US permanent resident, after 10 years in Tehran’s Evin Prison, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The rights group said Dalili has since returned to the United States.
Military warns of broader retaliation: Iran’s army said it would “open new fronts” against the US if Washington launches new attacks. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said Tehran would respond with “new equipment and new methods” if conflict resumes, Iran’s ISNA news agency reported.
