Esmail Baghaei

2026-05-112026-08-23

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May 2026
24 MayJoy Online
… Iranian officials had similarly signalled progress in talks over the weekend, but foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues. …
Trump tells US negotiators ‘not to rush’ into deal with Iran
18 MayJoy Online
… Esmail Baghaei, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, then insisted they were “responsible” and “generous”. …
Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
17 MayJoy Online
… Esmail Baghaei, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, insisted they were “responsible” and “generous”. …
Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
11 MayJoy Online
… Esmail Baghaei, a foreign ministry spokesperson for Iran, responded by saying Tehran’s proposals were “responsible” and “generous”. …
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’

Mining & Energy

Oil rebounds amid US-Iran tensions and blocked Strait

The News

Oil prices rebounded 1% on Tuesday after a steep plunge, driven by concerns that Middle East supply remains at risk as diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran war seems unlikely. Brent futures rose to $84.89 a barrel and WTI crude to $81.11, though Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations to end the conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a channel for about a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas shipments before the conflict.

4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

Oil rebounds amid US-Iran tensions and blocked Strait
Oil prices rebounded 1% on Tuesday after a steep plunge, driven by concerns that Middle East supply remains at risk as diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran war seems unlikely. Brent futures rose to $84.89 a barrel and WTI crude to $81.11, though Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations to end the conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a channel for about a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas shipments before the conflict.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

US pauses Iran strikes for third night to allow diplomacy
President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Trump pauses Iran attacks to allow diplomatic talks space
The US ambassador to the UN said President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night to give diplomacy more time, after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, and Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump pauses Iran strikes to allow diplomatic negotiations
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy space, according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had also halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, as Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

US strikes Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The US launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over a 24-hour period, with US Central Command stating the action was to "impose heavy costs" on targeting commercial shipping. Iran has not claimed responsibility for the tanker attacks, and the US revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Trump, Iran dispute nuclear inspection terms of ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to nuclear inspections "into infinity" and that unfrozen Iranian assets would buy humanitarian supplies, but Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied beginning discussions on its nuclear program or agreeing to International Atomic Energy Agency inspections at talks in Switzerland mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 21 June

US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid strait closure claims
Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland, with delegations led by US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving on Sunday. Iran's military said it closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon, though the US military reports traffic continues to flow; Pakistan's Prime Minister is joining as mediator.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Switzerland amid regional tensions
Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite Iran's military claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived for negotiations expected to cover nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire efforts, with Pakistan mediating.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

Trump claims Iran war deal is close, Iran denies agreement
US President Donald Trump claimed an initial agreement to end the war with Iran is close after cancelling strikes, but Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said reports of an agreement were "speculative" and that "nothing has been finalised." The two countries have exchanged intermittent fire despite agreeing a ceasefire in April, with Trump repeating claims that a deal is near.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

US and Iran exchange strikes in escalating Middle East conflict
The US military said it launched "self-defence" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks across the Middle East, shooting down ballistic missiles and drones. Iran said it had attacked US bases and helicopters in a regional country using missiles and drones in retaliation, with one person killed and more than 60 injured in Kuwait after drones hit its airport and other infrastructure.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

Trump instructs negotiators not to rush Iran deal
US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further nuclear negotiations was close. Trump said both sides "must take their time and get it right," though Iranian media reports indicate one or two points of disagreement remain.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Trump warns Iran clock ticking as peace talks stall
US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, stating they must move "FAST or there won't be anything left of them." Iran's foreign ministry said it had responded to the latest US proposal and exchanges with Washington were continuing through Pakistani mediators, though Iranian media reported the US had failed to make concrete concessions.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

Trump warns Iran clock is ticking on stalled peace talks
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that "the clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, saying "they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them." Iranian media reported the US has failed to make concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals, with Iranian officials describing their own demands as responsible and generous.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal as "totally unacceptable"
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "massive life support" and rejected Iran's counter-offer to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal includes an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →