Yemen's Houthi militia claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea using missiles and drones. A Saudi news agency confirmed the Encelia was ablaze near Jizan. This comes amidst ongoing US military strikes in Iran and escalating regional tensions.
Negotiators from Iran and the US at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland agreed to establish a mechanism for safe vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, also touched upon oil exports and asset freezes. However, discussions were disrupted by US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, leading to protests and a temporary halt in official meetings.
Negotiators at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock agreed to a mechanism for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. However, talks were disrupted by US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, leading to a protest and suspension of official meetings by the Iranian delegation.
US and Iran officials held talks in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, agreeing to a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days. Technical discussions will continue on issues including the conflict in Lebanon and Iran's nuclear program, despite opening tensions and threats from Donald Trump.
US and Iran negotiations in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, were halted after US President Trump threatened Iran. Talks focused on ending the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, lifting sanctions, and releasing frozen funds. Iran protested Trump's threats, pausing discussions.
Iran's delegation left talks with the US in Switzerland aimed at ending a regional war, citing Donald Trump's threats against the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. Disagreements over key issues and the threat of renewed fighting in Lebanon also impacted the negotiations.
Iran's delegation left talks with the US in Switzerland aimed at ending a regional war, citing Donald Trump's threats against the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. Disagreements over key issues and the threat of renewed fighting in Lebanon overshadowed the negotiations.
The Iranian delegation temporarily left talks with the US in Switzerland due to President Trump's threats. While reports of an official end are inaccurate, the delegation is discussing the situation at their hotel and talks may resume.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the military will be "busy tonight" following President Donald Trump's threats of a significant attack on Iran unless a peace deal is finalized. The escalating tensions follow Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter.
Two retired union lawyers from Los Angeles have arrived in Havana for a 10-day holiday despite President Trump's repeated threats of military action and intensified sanctions against Cuba. Leslie Simon, 67, and Marc Bender, 70, flew in via Miami wearing "ICE OUT!" badges, expressing criticism of US history while expressing love for Cuba. Their visit comes as Washington has imposed a full oil blockade on the island, devastating tourism which has dropped from 170,000-180,000 visitors in March 2025 to just 35,561 in March 2026.
German chancellor emphasizes “deep transatlantic partnership” even as Trump floats cutting U.S. troops in Germany.
