Ebtesam Araqchi, Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, in reaction to Steve Fitecorf’s statements, the American delegate in the nuclear negotiations, on the eve of the fourth round of talks with the United States, emphasized that Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. Fitecorf had suggested that Iran dismantle its uranium enrichment facilities, but Araqchi reaffirmed Iran’s stance on its nuclear rights.

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced early Sunday, May 11, that the three-day ceasefire with Ukraine would not be extended. He proposed direct negotiations with Kyiv to end the three-year conflict, scheduled for Thursday, May 15, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Just hours after India and Pakistan agreed to cease hostilities, explosions were heard in Indian-controlled Kashmir, leading both nuclear-armed neighbors to accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.

Amid ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China, President Donald Trump reported significant progress and suggested the possibility of a complete economic reset between the two countries. The talks are set to continue in Switzerland on Sunday.