Iran Deal Nears as U.S. Strikes and Lebanon Burns — May 27, 2026

Iran-U.S. negotiations are edging toward a Strait of Hormuz deal even as U.S. forces hit southern Iranian targets and Israel’s intensified Lebanon campaign kills dozens, testing whether diplomacy can survive the battlefield. In this episode: Top stories: 1. U.S. military says 'defensive strikes' carried out in southern Iran - UPI.com — UPI https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/25/military-defensive-strikes-carried-out-southern-Iran/1371779754609/ 2. What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war — Associated Press https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/05/26/what-we-know-dont-know-about-emerging-deal-end-iran-war/ 3. Iran's top envoys discussing potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says — The Standard 英文虎報 https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/332936/Irans-top-envoys-discussing-potential-peace-deal-with-Qatar-prime-minister-official-says 4. Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes — BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx211rgngp0o 5. Possible US-Iran MOU requires $24bn asset release – IRGC media | Iran International — Iran International https://www.iranintl.com/en/202605263796 Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]