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.
Iran 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.
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.
- 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.
War diplomacy
- Vance says talks advancing: US vice president said negotiations with Iran are making “good progress”, while warning Washington remains prepared to resume military operations if diplomacy fails.
- G7 stresses economic coordination: G7 finance ministers pledged closer cooperation to address economic risks linked to the war after talks in Paris that also highlighted tensions between the US and some allies. Post by aljazeera
- Vance says talks advancing: US vice president said negotiations with Iran are making “good progress”, while warning Washington remains prepared to resume military operations if diplomacy fails.
- G7 stresses economic coordination: G7 finance ministers pledged closer cooperation to address economic risks linked to the war after talks in Paris that also highlighted tensions between the US and some allies. Post by aljazeera