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7 May 2026
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Hello and welcome to DW’s coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the ceasefire proposal put forward by Washington is “under review”.
US President Donald Trump later said on social media that “It is very possible that we will get a deal.”
Meanwhile, the US State Department has warned government officials about using betting sites like Polymarket and Kalshi. This comes after several media reports of money being put into salaries in connection with the US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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