For today, links to three reports: from the the Cradle and Reuters; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names below. (IRAN 4-28-25 is HERE, or scroll down. YEMEN, SYRIA, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for today’s date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM MAY 2  Iran says U.S. ‘not serious’ about nuclear talks after Trump imposes new sanctions. From the Cradle. The Iranian Foreign Ministry affirmed on Friday that Tehran is committed to continuing the diplomatic process and negotiations regarding its nuclear program but that it “will not accept pressure and threats that violate international law and target the rights of the Iranian people.” READ MORE . . .

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FROM MAY 2  Rubio demands Iran ‘walk away’ from uranium enrichment, long-range missiles. From the Cradle. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted on Thurday that Iran must “walk away” from both uranium enrichment and the development of long-range missiles. “They have to walk away from sponsoring terrorists, they have to walk away from helping the Houthis . . . READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Reuters.

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FROM MAY 1  Fourth round of US–Iran nuclear talks postponed for ‘logistical reasons.’ From the Cradle. The fourth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iranian and US officials was postponed on Thursday due to “logistical reasons,” according to a statement by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. READ MORE . . .

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