Iran Says US Talks Remain Ongoing as Tehran Reviews American Proposal

Iran says diplomatic contacts with the United States remain ongoing, with Tehran reviewing Washington’s latest proposal and preparing a response within the coming days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that messages between the two sides continue to be exchanged through intermediaries. He said Tehran had submitted its own proposal, known as the […]

Hormuz Shipping Falls to Two-Month Low as Tanker Attacks Intensify

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in more than two months after a sharp increase in tanker attacks raised fresh concerns about the safety of the strategic energy corridor. Vessel Traffic Drops Sharply Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that only seven commodity vessels passed through the […]

Us Waives Human Rights Conditions On Egypt Military Aid Citing Iran War 

Us Waives Human Rights Conditions On Egypt Military Aid Citing Iran War 

Washington Says Cairo Played a “Helpful Role” During the Conflict The United States has waived human rights related conditions attached to more than $300 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s role during the conflict involving Iran, according to the U.S. State Department. The decision, announced on Thursday, removes certain human rights conditions that […]

Xi Jinping To Visit The United States For State Visit September 23–25

Xi Jinping To Visit The United States For State Visit September 23–25

CHINESE PRESIDENT TO MEET DONALD TRUMP AS WASHINGTON AND BEIJING SEEK TO MANAGE TRADE, SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY DIFFERENCES Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The visit will include talks […]

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with Washington and suggested that a deal could be reached at a time of the United States’ choosing, while maintaining that Tehran is not yet ready for formal negotiations. Speaking at a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, Trump said […]

Trump Says Iran War Could End After U.S. Midterm Elections

Trump Says Iran War Could End After U.S. Midterm Elections

President Warns of Possible Strike on Heavily Fortified Pickaxe Mountain Site Near Natanz U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran could continue until after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, while warning that American forces could target a heavily fortified underground site near Iran’s damaged Natanz nuclear facility. Trump made the comments as the […]

Oil Nears $100 As Fresh Middle East Strikes Raise Supply Risks 

Oil Nears $100 As Fresh Middle East Strikes Raise Supply Risks 

Brent Crude Approaches Key $100 Threshold as Escalating Regional Conflict Threatens Energy Supplies Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel, with renewed military attacks across the Middle East raising fears of further disruption to regional energy supplies and shipping routes. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $99.22 a barrel by 0614 GMT on Wednesday, […]

US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand After Five-Day Respite Visit

The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln departed Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit that gave roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines a long-awaited break following an extended deployment at sea. The carrier arrived at Laem Chabang port on September 2, accompanied by other vessels from the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. […]

U.S. Declares Strait of Hormuz Open as Trump Says Waterway Is Under American Control

The United States has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation, with President Donald Trump saying American forces have cleared the strategic waterway of sea mines and are facilitating the movement of commercial vessels. Trump said on Thursday that the strait was open and that millions of barrels of oil were continuing to move […]

Syria Says Security Talks With Israel Could Resume Soon 

Syria Says Security Talks With Israel Could Resume Soon 

Damascus Seeks End to Israeli Strikes and Withdrawal From Seized Syrian Territory Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says talks with Israel over a potential security agreement could resume soon, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Negotiations were reportedly frozen following the outbreak of the Iran war and were further disrupted after […]

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