Donald Trump said this Wednesday that he believes the war in the Middle East "will end quickly," while Iranian authorities analyze a peace proposal presented by Washington.
"They want to reach an agreement. We have had very positive discussions in the last 24 hours, and it is very possible that we will achieve it," stated the President of the United States in the Oval Office.
The draft agreement would consist of a one-page memorandum aimed at officially ending the conflict and initiating broader negotiations on various pending issues. These include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of US sanctions, and possible limits on the Iranian nuclear program.
In Tehran, the reaction was more cautious. A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the government is reviewing the US proposal and described the plan as "more of a US wish list than a realistic proposal."
Pakistan offers to host an agreement between Iran and the US
The Government of Pakistan stated on Thursday that it is hopeful about the possibility of an imminent agreement between Iran and the United States, offering its territory as a venue for the agreement signing.
"Islamabad is hopeful about an agreement between the US and Iran and hopes it happens soon," said the spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi, at a press conference.
Netanyahu confirms Israeli attack on alleged Hezbollah commander in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed in a statement that the Israeli Army attacked Beirut on Wednesday with the aim of assassinating the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan forces.
"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted the commander of the Radwan unit of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Beirut to neutralize him," details the statement released by his office, in conjunction with the Ministry of Defense.
Shell oil company reports a 19% increase in first-quarter profits
British oil company Shell announced on Thursday a significantly increased net profit in the first quarter, thanks to the rise in oil prices due to the war in the Middle East.
The profit reached $5.694 billion, a 19% increase compared to the $4.780 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
Debris removal completed after the attack in Beirut
Emergency teams have completed the debris removal at the apartment attacked on Tuesday night by Israel in the suburbs of Beirut, an attack for which Lebanese authorities have not yet provided casualty figures.
France rules out lifting sanctions on Iran while the Ormuz blockade continues
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot ruled out lifting European sanctions on Iran as long as the Ormuz blockade persists, as requested by Tehran in its negotiations with the United States.
Spanish stock market opens with gains of 0.19% awaiting a peace agreement
The Spanish stock market opened on Thursday with gains of 0.19%, maintaining the positive trend from the previous day, amid the possibility of the United States and Iran reaching an agreement to end the war and potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: the war "will end quickly"
Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes the war in the Middle East "will end quickly," while Iranian authorities analyze a peace proposal presented by Washington.
Iran denies attacking South Korean ship and the shipping company contradicts Trump
Iran denied any involvement in the explosion on a ship operated by the South Korean shipping company HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, while the company itself contradicted President Donald Trump's version that the vessel was attacked.
Trump reportedly suspended ship escort in Ormuz due to Saudi pressure, according to NBC
Donald Trump reportedly suspended the military operation 'Operation Freedom' to secure the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as Saudi Arabia suspended the US military's ability to use its bases and airspace due to the kingdom's displeasure, according to NBC.