The US, Iran, and Pakistan announced an impending deal, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Chinese analysts, however, caution that Israel's reaction and the fate of Iran's nuclear program pose significant challenges.
Senior EU officials, including António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed a US-Iran deal to end a war, emphasizing the need for lasting peace in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. France announced a military mission is ready to deploy to secure the strait.
North Korea's largest surface combatants, the Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyers, are undergoing sea trials. The lead ship, Choe Hyon, and the second, Kang Kon (which capsized and was relaunched), are set to join the navy despite skepticism over Kang Kon's condition after the incident.
Congressman Joaquin Castro questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Israel's nuclear arsenal. Rubio declined to confirm the US position, suggesting a private discussion, while Castro stressed the need for information amid joint US-Israel actions against Iran.
The US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats, despite an ongoing seven-week ceasefire, as negotiations for a peace deal resumed in Qatar, with Iran seeking frozen asset release and the US pushing for nuclear concessions.
Donald Trump announced a "memorandum of understanding" to end the US-Israel war on Iran is largely negotiated. The deal reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting US port blockades, though details remain scant.
Donald Trump announced a "memorandum of understanding" to end the US-Israel war on Iran is largely negotiated. The deal reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting US port blockades. Iran would clear mines and not impose tolls.
Senior US and Iranian officials suggest a breakthrough is possible in talks aimed at a draft deal to end the Middle East war. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism, while Iran's foreign ministry indicated a deal might be close, though gaps remain.
Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet announced a lack of consensus among 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on a final document. The US and Iran clashed during the review conference, with accusations of contempt and violations of international law regarding nuclear sites.
Donald Trump issued fresh threats against Iran via Truth Social, warning "the Clock is Ticking" and that "there won’t be anything left of them." The posts come amid stalled negotiations and accusations of ceasefire violations, with Iran denouncing the rhetoric as unacceptable.
If Iran agrees to it, the proposal from Washington will formally end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before talks begin on more contentious issues, which include the Iranian nuclear programme.
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate. The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran’s nuclear programme, unresolved for now. Iran’s military said the US targeted two ships entering the Strait of...
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate. The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran’s nuclear programme, unresolved for now. Iran’s military said the US targeted two ships entering the Strait of...
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN accused the United States of using the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to misrepresent Tehran’s nuclear programme and deflect attention from Washington’s own violations. Iran stated all enriched uranium remains under full IAEA supervision with no material diverted. The dispute escalated after Iran was selected as vice president of the conference, drawing criticism from US official Christopher Yeaw who called it an ‘affront’ to the treaty. Iran’s envoy warned that lasting Gulf stability requires an end to alleged US-Israel aggression against Iran.
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should “get smart soon” and capitulate to Washington’s demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran’s economy. The US could extend its naval blockade of Iran for months more, oil executives were told in a meeting with Trump, an official said, after press reports that he had rejected Iran’s latest proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran can’t get their act together …...
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should “get smart soon” and capitulate to Washington’s demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran’s economy. The US could extend its naval blockade of Iran for months more, oil executives were told in a meeting with Trump, an official said, after press reports that he had rejected Iran’s latest proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran can’t get their act together …...
Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to comeA second round of peace talks between the US and Iran has begun amid renewed attacks on oil tankers in the strait of Hormuz and a US blockade on Iranian vessels through the crucial trade route.The future of this narrow waterway – and curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme – are at the centre of the talks after Tehran’s de facto blockade on oil and gas tankers via the strait pushed up energy prices. Continue reading...
Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to comeA second round of peace talks between the US and Iran has begun amid renewed attacks on oil tankers in the strait of Hormuz and a US blockade on Iranian vessels through the crucial trade route.The future of this narrow waterway – and curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme – are at the centre of the talks after Tehran’s de facto blockade on oil and gas tankers via the strait pushed up energy prices. Continue reading...
