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US President hints at targeting missile programme while noting progress in talks

Last updated: May 03, 2026 | 07:49

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President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on May 2, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt over a new Iranian peace proposal, even as Washington reviews Tehran’s 14-point plan aimed at ending the conflict. Iran says the ball is now in the US court, while signalling readiness for both diplomacy and confrontation. Meanwhile, violence continues in Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire, and fresh US troop cut plans in Germany add to uncertainty, keeping the region on edge.…