US strikes Iran as ceasefire in limbo

Iranian officials are in Doha for talks, despite fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
May 26, 2026
Iranian officials have stressed that, despite the long-standing US demand for an end to its uranium enrichment, talks on the issue of Iran's contested nuclear programme have been deferred until after an initial agreement

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • US strikes Iran as ceasefire in limbo
  • Israel steps up Lebanon strikes 
  • Turkey’s DEM condemns CHP ouster
  • Top Kurdish official slams vote in northeast Syria
  • Syria advances cultural revival 

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