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Washington Awaits Tehran’s Next Move on Emerging Peace Plan

US President Donald Trump, sitting next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026. The United States is closely monitoring Iran’s pending response to a recently proposed peace framework aimed at easing regional tensions. According to U.S. officials, the proposal—developed through coordination with key international partners—seeks to halt escalating hostilities and open the door to broader diplomatic engagement. While Washington has signaled cautious optimism, it also acknowledges that Iran’s decision will shape the next phase of negotiations. Analysts note that Tehran faces internal and external pressures as it weighs whether to accept terms that could reduce conflict but require significant political concessions. U.S. diplomats say they remain prepared to continue dialogue, emphasizing that a constructive response from Iran could mark a turning point for regional stability. ...

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Sudan's Famine Crisis Worsens Amid Ongoing Conflict

 

War-hit Sudan is sliding deeper into a famine crisis, with worsening starvation and a surge in acute malnutrition, according to an independent group of food security experts. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has identified famine in five areas, including the Zamzam camp in North Darfur, where about half a million people are taking refuge. The crisis has been exacerbated by a 20-month civil war between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

The IPC report highlights that 24.6 million people, about half of Sudan's population, urgently need food aid. The conflict has severely disrupted farming activities, resulting in farmers abandoning their crops and widespread looting. The situation is particularly dire in Darfur and South Kordofan, where violence has led to scores of civilian casualties and displacement.

The Sudanese government has suspended its cooperation with the IPC, accusing it of issuing unreliable reports. However, the IPC warns that without an end to the conflict, the situation could worsen, with famine potentially spreading to additional areas.

The international community continues to call for urgent humanitarian aid and a peaceful resolution to the conflict to prevent further suffering and loss of life.




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