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US President Donald Trump described the latest round of talks as 'very good'
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that a US proposal was 'under review'
The US State Department reportedly warned staff about using confidential information to place bets on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi
Welcome to DW's coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Thursday, 7 May, 2026. You can catch up on Wednesday's developments here.
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that a ceasefire proposal put forward by Washington was "under review."
US President Donald Trump later said on social media that "it's very possible that we'll make a deal."
Meanwhile, the US State Department has warned government officials about using betting sites like Polymarket and Kalshi. It comes after numerous media reports of money pouring into wages regarding the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations.
Stay tuned for more throughout the day in our blog.
