US Iran War News LIVE: US may need to hit Iran again, says Trump in fresh warning, claims Tehran begging for deal

US President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran to allow negotiations over a nuclear deal, while Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi proposed lifting sanctions and releasing frozen funds in exchange for an end to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The US Treasury sanctioned Iranian currency exchange networks, and Trump warned of potential further strikes if no agreement is reached within days, while Iran called Washington’s demands unrealistic and Pakistan continued mediating talks." "article": "US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in planned military action against Iran to allow negotiations aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump stated there is a 'very good chance' of reaching an agreement, following a delay in strikes to facilitate talks. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi proposed lifting US sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds, and ending the marine blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as part of potential concessions. The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran’s Amin Exchange and affiliated companies, accusing them of facilitating unauthorized foreign transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for sanctioned entities. Trump warned of possible further military action, suggesting a limited window of 'two or three days' before potential strikes, though he expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed Tehran had responded to US proposals through Pakistan, calling Washington’s demands unrealistic and emphasizing unresolved differences. Meanwhile, the UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq condemned any attempt to restrict navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need for unrestricted freedom of access to the strategic waterway. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari condemned any obstruction of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, noting only two LNG tankers had passed through recently. Qatar supported Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to mediate between the US and Iran, calling for more time to find a solution. Iranian analyst Abas Aslani acknowledged economic hardships from sanctions but argued they had not weakened Tehran’s negotiating position.