Brent Crude Extends Rally as Middle East Tensions Persist Markets Monitor U.S.-Iran Conflict for Supply Risks Oil prices continued to rise today, with Brent crude gaining $1 to trade at $92.01 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased 82 cents to $85.16 a barrel. The gains followed yesterday’s strong rally, when both benchmark […]
REZA PAHLAVI BACKS U.S. OPERATION Reza Pahlavi Says U.S.-Israeli Strikes Were a “Necessary Step” Exiled Opposition Figure Calls for Democratic Choice on Iran’s Future Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, has said that recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian regime targets were a “necessary step”, arguing that they helped prevent further bloodshed. […]
Karoline Leavitt Says Tehran Continues to Seek Nuclear Agreement White House Affirms Ongoing Diplomatic Engagement White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that Iran remains in active diplomatic contact with the United States and continues to pursue a nuclear agreement with Washington. Speaking during a White House press briefing, Leavitt said President Donald Trump […]
Beijing and Islamabad Urge U.S. and Iran to Resume Dialogue Foreign Ministers Stress Diplomacy as Only Path to Regional Stability China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran. The […]
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 […]