Iran live updates: Trump says he's 'not happy' after conversation with Iran

Friday marks the 60-day statutory deadline to conclude the conflict.

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Last updated: Friday, May 1, 2026 6:32PM GMT
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President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this month failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of the blockade until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded "one way or the other."

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May 01, 2026, 6:28 PM GMT

Trump says he's 'not happy' after Iran talks

President Donald Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" after recent talks with Iran.

"We just had a conversation with Iran. Let's see what happens. But I would say that I am not happy," Trump told reporters before departing the White House.

Trump said the Iranian leadership is "very disjointed" and "argumentative with each other."

"They come back -- one says one thing, one says another. They're very confused," he said, adding that he's "not satisfied" with what's been offered.

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Apr 30, 2026, 8:54 PM GMT

Trump says Iran 'dying' to make deal

President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office that Iran is "dying to make a deal," adding, "hopefully it can be worked out very soon," despite the fact that in-person negotiations with the regime are stalled after Trump cancelled the latest round of peace talks.

When asked about the future of negotiations, Trump said, "Nobody knows what the talks are except myself and a couple of other people."

"I mean, Iran is dying to make a deal. I can only tell you that. I don't want to get into it, but they got -- they cannot be nuclear other than that. But they are," Trump said.

President Donald Trump is seen in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Washington.
President Donald Trump is seen in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Washington.
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Apr 30, 2026, 7:32 PM GMT

Senate fails to advance Iran War Powers Resolution for 6th time

For the sixth time, the Senate on Thursday failed to advance an Iran War Powers Resolution by a vote of 50-47.

But for the first time, Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Maine, voted with Democrats on Thursday in favor of advancing the legislation. Similar to the last five attempts, Democrat Sen. John Fetterman voted against advancing the resolution and Republican Sen. Rand Paul voted in favor.

"No more dodging, no more hiding, no more shirking," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor. "Republicans need to help us end this illegal, costly war. They should have done it long ago. The most important vote a senator can take is on matters of war and peace."

Republicans, most of whom have been reluctant to break with Trump, have pointed to the 30-day extension under the War Powers Resolution as a way to move the goalpost on taking a vote on the administration's operations.

Friday will mark the 60-day statutory deadline to conclude the conflict. A White House official said the Trump administration is in "active conversations" with lawmakers about requesting Congressional authorization for the war in Iran.

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Apr 30, 2026, 7:32 PM GMT

Over 2,500 killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks since March 2, Lebanese health ministry says

Israeli forces have killed at least 2,586 people and wounded another 8,020 in Lebanon since March 2, according to the latest tally from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

Two Israeli soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Two Israeli soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

At least 184 children are among the dead and at least 735 children were injured, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said.