Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words
The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.

The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.





![US President Donald Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as part of a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, US on May 25, 2026. [Nathan Howard/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-1779740636.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)



The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.

A Baloch separatist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a train carrying soldiers in Quetta, Pakistan.









His comments come as Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 12 in an attack on a college.
The US projects confidence in weapons stockpiles, but analysts say dwindling munitions are shaping its war decisions.
Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran as mediation efforts to secure a US-Iran peace deal intensify.

The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.

Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.