According to Axios reporters, U.S. President Trump told me that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is not worried about a possible agreement between the United States and Iran.

Qatar's foreign minister held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart to discuss Pakistan's mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.

Qatar Foreign Ministry: The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary discussed mediation efforts to de-escalate the situation with the British Foreign Secretary.

U.S. Central Command said it had forced 100 commercial ships to reroute during the blockade.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Atlanta Airport has added an Ebola virus screening site.

On May 23, local time, U.S. President Trump said that he would meet with the negotiating team later that day to discuss Iran’s latest proposal and may decide on the 24th whether to resume military operations. Trump said the chances of reaching a deal were now "about half." He said the United States could either reach "a good deal" or take tougher action against Iran. It is said that Trump will hold talks with special envoy Witkoff, son-in-law Kushner and others that day, and US Vice President Vance is also expected to participate. Trump said he would only accept a deal that covered issues such as uranium enrichment and Iran's existing uranium stockpile. but, These issues are not expected to be addressed in detail in the intent document under current discussions. According to relevant proposals, the United States and Iran will agree to end the conflict and continue more in-depth negotiations within the next 30 days. Trump also said, "Things could go in two directions, either I hit them harder than ever, or we sign a good deal."