Ambassador Marc Sievers

🚨BREAKING: Iran has submitted a new proposal through regional mediators to end the U.S. war, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to Drop Site News, while Trump reportedly weighs launching new strikes as soon as this weekend. The proposal splits negotiations into two tracks: ➤ Track 1: End the war first. Iran wants a formal declaration ending the war, an end to the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, and the release of frozen Iranian assets before broader nuclear negotiations begin. In exchange, Iran would provisionally reopen the Strait of Hormuz, waive transit fees temporarily, and allow maritime traffic to resume while a new “governance regime” for Hormuz is finalized. Iran is also demanding a compensation mechanism funded by the U.S. and other countries involved in attacks on Iran to pay for damages inside Iran, along with an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. ➤ Track 2: Nuclear negotiations after the war ends. Iran says it would: • Suspend enrichment above 3.6% for 10 years • Dilute uranium enriched above 20% under supervision inside Iran • Commit not to develop a nuclear weapon In return, Iran wants: • Recognition of its right to enrich uranium • Limited enrichment rights preserved under a future agreement • Full sanctions relief The Trump administration reportedly wants the war-ending deal and nuclear agreement finalized simultaneously, while continuing to insist Iran cannot keep enriched uranium. Iran says that demand remains a major obstacle. Iranian officials also warned Tehran is preparing for escalation if attacks resume, including potential strikes on U.S. interests and bases beyond West Asia, as well as Gulf energy infrastructure and naval assets, alongside possible coordination with regional allies to disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. 🔗 Full report below ⬇️

🇨🇿🇮🇱 Czech foreign minister to Israeli FM Gideon Saar: “We will no longer allow sanctions against Israel in the European Union — even if it means we have to block them on our own.”

Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. No injuries were reported, and there was no impact on radiological safety levels. All precautionary measures have been taken, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal. The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.

On May 14 and 15, the United States hosted two days of highly-productive talks between Israel and Lebanon. The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress. The State Department will reconvene the political track of negotiations on June 2 and June 3. In addition, a security track will be launched at the Pentagon on May 29 with military delegations from both countries. We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border.

An interesting counter argument to the « China is a winner or the war » narrative

مَن خانَ في السرِّ، سيُفضَحُ في العلن

This morning, the Islamic Republic executed Ehsan Afrashteh. Ehsan was arrested in 2024 on false espionage charges and spent months in solitary confinement, where he was tortured into making false confessions. The regime's machine of killing won't stop until it's gone.

I receive articles from the New York Times almost daily. It appears to be the paper of record for at least a third of my friends. For the foreseeable future I'm on New York Times strike. Will not read a single article. Join me..?