Iran looking to 'buy time to rebuild its military' amid talks to end war

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Iran looking to 'buy time to rebuild its military' amid talks to end war Middle East

Issued on: 26/05/2026 - 17:29Modified: 26/05/2026 - 17:30

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Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Despite the strikes, the US is adamant that a deal was within reach, and a top Iranian official delegation in Qatar says it is finalising a 14-point framework for a deal to end the war. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle looks at where talks are stalling.

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• Iran
• USA
• Donald Trump

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