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diplomacyMay 3, 2026

Iran softens stance on negotiation preconditions: US media. | Flipboard

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Iran softens stance on negotiation preconditions: US media. Shotlist Strait of Hormuz - Date Unknown (NNC - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 1. Various of ships sailing in Strait of Hormuz Kharg Island, Iran - 2016-2018 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 2. Various of oil facilities, ship sailing Strait of Hormuz - 2011 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 3. Iranian-flagged boat sailing through Strait of Hormuz Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 4. Various of national flags of Iran Tehran, Iran - Jan 21, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 5. National flag of Iran Tehran, Iran - Jan 30, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 6. National flags of Iran Tehran, Iran - April 8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 7. Various of traffic, pedestrians, national flags of Iran Washington D.C., USA - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 8. Various of White House Storyline According to its latest proposal to the United States, Iran no longer demands the U.S. lifts its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz before the two sides hold face-to-face negotiations, New York Times reported Saturday. The report quoted two senior Iranian officials as saying that Iran plans to reopen the strait under this proposal, however, it will not discuss the nuclear issue with the U.S. until a permanent ceasefire is reached. Iran has submitted a 14-point counterproposal to the United States calling for a permanent end to hostilities and a full withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday. The plan was … More stories from StringersHub Join the flipboard community Discover, collect, and share stories for all your interestsSign up More stories from Middle East I've had it with all the griping about high gas prices | Opinion Trump should be praised to the crystal chandeliers for embracing my belief that the wealthy must have comfort and luxury so our happiness can trickle down to the masses. Ballroom scraps for all! Listen up, non-rich Americans. I’m growing tired of your annoying complaints about high gas prices. I … Prediction: The Fate of the Trump Bull Market Has Been Sealed by One Presidential Decision Putting politics aside, the stock market has excelled with Donald Trump in the White House. During Trump's first term, the ageless Dow Jones … Double Triumph for Rampant Pogačar on Final Day of Tour de Romandie Tadej Pogačar seals GC victory in first stage race of 2026, transitioning from Classics. Shane Stokes Tadej Pogačar underlined his superiority in the Tour de Romandie Sunday, capturing the uphill finish at Leysin to notch up his fourth victory out of six stages plus the final overall win. The UAE …

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    Iran softens stance on negotiation preconditions: US media. Shotlist Strait of Hormuz - Date Unknown (NNC - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda) 1. Var…

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