IRGC Warns Additional Export Corridors Could Be Closed Threat Follows Strait of Hormuz Closure and Renewed U.S. Blockade Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close additional strategic export corridors that it says benefit the United States and its allies, according to Iranian media reports. The warning comes after Iran’s reported closure of the […]
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it carried out missile and drone strikes against U.S. military facilities in Jordan, marking another significant escalation in the rapidly expanding confrontation between Tehran and Washington. According to the IRGC, the attack targeted facilities used by U.S. forces in Jordan as part of what it described […]
Israeli Leader Reaffirms Commitment to Prevent Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will continue taking all necessary measures to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, declaring that the country’s security remains his government’s highest priority amid renewed regional tensions. Speaking during recent public remarks, Netanyahu said […]
Washington Signals Return to Diplomacy Despite Renewed Tensions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has agreed to Iran’s request to continue diplomatic talks, even as he declared that the ceasefire between the two countries is officially over following a fresh wave of military confrontations across the Middle East. The announcement marks a significant […]
Leaders Sign Over $1 Billion in Commercial Agreements Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Al-Salam Palace, marking the first official visit by a sitting Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years. Following an official reception and bilateral talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of […]
President Declares Memorandum to End Conflict Has Ended Trump Says He No Longer Wants to Engage With Tehran U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the interim memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to help end the recent conflict is “over,” signalling a shift in Washington’s approach toward Tehran. Speaking to reporters, President Trump said […]
De-escalation Efforts Continue Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that an interim peace agreement can be preserved. Technical discussions on the 14-point memorandum agreed on June 17 are scheduled to resume in Qatar on Tuesday, with both […]
Manama says diplomatic breakthrough and renewed maritime traffic will boost regional stability, energy security and economic confidence Bahrain has welcomed the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at easing regional tensions, describing the diplomatic breakthrough as an important step toward restoring stability in the Gulf and ensuring the safe passage of commercial […]
U.S. Secretary of State says regional allies reject any proposal to charge ships for using one of the world’s busiest energy corridors U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Gulf Arab states are united in opposing any proposal to impose transit tolls on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Washington’s determination to […]
Attack near Oman raises fresh fears over maritime security despite fragile Iran ceasefire efforts The United Nations has temporarily suspended its ship escort and evacuation initiative through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel came under attack near the coast of Oman, casting fresh doubt over efforts to stabilize one of the […]