Trump Says U.S. and Iran to Continue Talks as Ceasefire Officially Ends

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 […]

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Welcomes Mark Carney to Jeddah

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 […]

Trump Says Interim Accord With Iran Is Over 

Trump Says Interim Accord With Iran Is Over 

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 […]

Iran and U.S. Agree to Halt Gulf Hostilities, Resume Hormuz Talks in Qatar

Iran and U.S. Agree to Halt Gulf Hostilities, Resume Hormuz Talks in Qatar

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 […]

Bahrain Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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 […]

Rubio Says Gulf States Oppose Strait of Hormuz Transit Tolls

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 […]

UN Suspends Strait of Hormuz Ship Escort Mission After Cargo Vessel Comes Under Attack

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 […]

Trump’s Postpones Military Strikes on Iranian Power Plants after ‘Good and Productive’ Discussions

In WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered the U.S. military to postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive conversations” with Iranian officials as diplomatic engagements continue amid the broader U.S.–Iran conflict. The announcement marks a temporary shift in U.S. strategy after […]

Killing of Larijani Complicates Iran’s Decision-Making, Narrows Strategic Options

The killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has deepened uncertainty within Iran’s leadership, complicating decision-making and narrowing the country’s strategic options at a critical moment in the ongoing regional conflict. Larijani, a prominent political figure and former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on March […]

Israel Says Iran’s Security Chief Killed as Regional Tensions Explode

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that the Israeli military has killed Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, in a series of overnight airstrikes that targeted senior leadership in Tehran and further escalated the already intense conflict between Israel, Iran and their respective allies. Katz said the strikes also eliminated Gen. Gholam Reza […]