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US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’

Live Updates: Trump says Iran war will "be over quickly" as Tehran seeks to lay claim to Strait of Hormuz

Updated on: May 7, 2026 / 11:59 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump commits to opening Strait of Hormuz if Iran agrees to deal

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday morning to open the Strait of Hormuz to all nations, including Iran, if the country agrees to the current proposed peace deal with the United States.

Pakistani foreign minister says U.S.-Iran peace deal expected 'sooner rather than later'

Pakistan said Thursday it expects the U.S. and Iran to strike a deal to end the war "sooner rather than later," as President Trump threatens further military action if Washington's demands are not accepted.

Trump tentatively making peace with Iran, but potential future strikes remain as leverage

Trump hails tentative Iran peace deal but says in-person truce signing is "too far," threatening renewed bombing if Tehran rejects the agreement.

Trump Warns Iran of Renewed Bombing at ‘Much Higher’ Intensity If Deal Fails

The remarks come amid a renewed diplomatic push to settle the Iran war, with markets rallying on hopes for an agreement.

Live Updates: Trump threatens Iran strikes, says too soon for new direct talks after reporting "great progress"

Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 12:15 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump warns that time is running out for Iran to make a deal

President Trump said Wednesday he is waiting to see if Iran can make a "satisfactory" deal and warned he would make Tehran agree to his terms, one way or another, if they don't strike an agreement now.

US ‘locked and loaded’ for ‘much higher’ strikes if Iran talks fail as Trump pauses Hormuz ops

Despite over 10 attacks on U.S. forces and nine on commercial ships since April 7, officials say the Iran ceasefire remains intact for now.

Trump Paused Hormuz Naval Mission Amid Progress in Iran Talks: Israeli Officials

Despite diplomatic momentum, divisions within Tehran’s leadership continue to threaten prospects for a lasting agreement, the officials said.

Iran weighs new U.S. ceasefire-negotiation proposal amid Trump threats to restart bombing campaign

Iranian officials are considering a new proposal from the U.S. that could jump-start peace negotiations as President Trump threatens to resume a devastating bombing campaign if Tehran does not agree.

Trump to Iran: Accept the terms of an emerging deal or face unprecedented bombing

President Trump threatened Wednesday to bomb Iran at a "much higher level" if Tehran does not agree to emerging terms to end the war.

Trump says Iran will be bombed at a 'much higher level' if it doesn't agree to peace deal

Stocks rose and oil prices plunged on news reports signaling the U.S. and Iran could soon strike an agreement to end the war.

Trump pauses U.S. mission to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck

Updated on: May 5, 2026 / 8:06 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump Says US Will Get Enriched Uranium From Iran

The president has said on multiple occasions that the United States would acquire the country's enriched uranium.