Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / May 27

23 Vessels Transit Strait of Hormuz in Past 24 Hours

WANA (May 27) – A total of 23 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours under the security coordination and authorization of the IRGC Navy.

The IRGCN stated that the Persian Gulf belongs to the region’s Muslim nations, blaming the presence of the U.S. military for recent insecurity. The naval force added that its smart control over the strategic waterway remains continuously and firmly in effect.

Latest Status on Indirect Iran-U.S. Message Exchange

WANA (May 27) – Assessments indicate that following a visit to Qatar by Iranian Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and their accompanying delegation, progress has been made regarding the unfreezing of $12 billion in blocked Iranian assets. However, some details on this matter are not yet finalized.

Additionally, according to Iranian media reports, Iran’s new condition for an agreement with the United States is the payment of $300 billion in damages by the U.S. to Iran.

Trump May Unilaterally Declare Iran Deal Finalized to Pressure Tehran

WANA (May 27) – U.S. President Donald Trump may unilaterally announce within the coming hours that a deal between the United States and Iran has been finalized, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The anticipated move is being viewed by analysts as a strategic maneuver aimed at mounting psychological pressure on Tehran and shaping public opinion before remaining disputes are fully resolved.

Boroujerdi: Final Accord Will Be Signed Solely Based on Iran’s National Interests

WANA (May 27) – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a prominent member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has briefed the media on the ongoing diplomatic maneuvers and the drafting of an initial agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.

According to Boroujerdi, the preliminary draft dictates that as a first step, the U.S. must commit to a comprehensive 60-day ceasefire across all battlefronts, with a specific focus on Lebanese territory.

Draft of Initial Unofficial Iran-U.S. MoU Framework Released

WANA (May 27) – An initial, unofficial draft outlining the framework for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has been released, signaling a potential roadmap toward easing long-standing regional tensions. According to reports, the framework involves major strategic concessions regarding military presence and maritime trade.

As it is reported, under the preliminary framework, the United States has committed to lifting its maritime blockade on Iran. Furthermore, Washington has pledged to withdraw military forces from the areas surrounding Iranian territory.

Ali Bagheri: Uranium Stockpiles Not on Negotiation Agenda

WANA (May 27) – Iran’s Deputy Secretary for Foreign Policy and International Security at the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bagheri, clarified on Wednesday that the issue of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles is currently not on the negotiation agenda.

Bagheri, who is in Russia to attend the 14th International Conference of High-Ranking Security Officials, was asked about the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium on the sidelines of the summit. He stated explicitly: “This matter is not on the negotiation agenda.”

Trump Expresses Discontent With U.S. Press Narratives on Iran

WANA (May 27) – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong critique of mainstream American news outlets, asserting that they would portray even a complete Iranian military capitulation as a major victory over the United States.

In a statement published on his social media account, President Trump reiterated a previous commentary to illustrate what he considers systemic media bias, framing his argument around an extreme hypothetical surrender by Tehran.

Ayatollah Khatami: ‘Crazy Enemy’ Will Take Dream of Iran’s Humiliation to the Grave

WANA (May 27) – Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami declared during the Eid al-Adha prayer sermons at Tehran University this morning that the Iranian nation’s enemies will never achieve their goal of humiliating Iran.

Addressing the congregation, Khatami stated that submitting to humiliation is the peak of vice and that the crazy enemy in the Black House, which is wrongly referred to as the White House, wants the humiliation of the Iranian nation, but this madman will take this wish to the grave.

The provisional Tehran Friday prayer leader pointed to the positions of the U.S. president, noting that while he constantly speaks of negotiations with Iran, the truth is that their purpose is not negotiation but surrender.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.