The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that repolling for the Falta Assembly seat, located in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, will take place on May 21, 2026. This decision affects all 285 polling stations in the constituency, with votes scheduled to be counted on May 24, 2026. The repolling comes as the ECI prepares to declare results for 293 of 294 Assembly seats in West Bengal on May 4, 2026, with Falta being the only exception. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he is awaiting specific terms regarding a potential deal with Iran, while cautioning that military strikes could resume if Iran does not adhere to U.S. expectations. An Iranian official has proposed a plan to facilitate shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. blockade, leaving discussions on Iran's nuclear program for a later date.