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Iran says no progress in US talks as Khamenei warns of foreign plots

Iran reports no progress in talks with Washington, Israel presses ahead in Lebanon, and Armenia votes on its geopolitical future.

A banner with a picture of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Iran says no progress in US talks as Khamenei warns of foreign plots
  • Why Iran strikes on Kuwait pose dilemma for US Navy’s blockade
  • Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term
  • Farewell to 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi 

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