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Trump Warns of Further Action Against Iran, Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Programme
14
Oct

Trump Warns of Further Action Against Iran, Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Programme

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US President Donald Trump has signalled the possibility of further action against Iran, claiming that the country’s nuclear facilities remain buried beneath thousands of tons of rock. Speaking at a campaign rally in Alaska, Trump also accused former President Barack Obama of failing to prevent Tehran from advancing its nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump […]

11
Oct

Houthis Renew Warning to Airlines and Travellers Against Using Saudi Airports

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Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has renewed its warning to airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace following a deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport that killed 12 people. In a statement on Sunday, the group urged aviation companies and travellers to take its warning seriously, claiming that Saudi Arabia bore […]

10
Oct

Riyadh Airport Blast Leaves Multiple People Wounded as Airlines Cancel Flights

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A blast at Riyadh’s international airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 10, 2026, left multiple people wounded and prompted the evacuation of travellers from parts of the facility, according to eyewitnesses and people briefed on the incident. The explosion comes amid escalating missile attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, raising fresh […]

09
Oct

US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran’s Shadow Fleet

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The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s so-called shadow fleet, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels accused of transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals. The latest measures are part of Washington’s escalating economic campaign against Tehran and come as tensions between the two countries remain high. Sanctions Target Iran’s Oil Shipping […]

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives In Washington For Talks With Rubio 
28
Sep

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives In Washington For Talks With Rubio 

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Discussions Come Amid Escalating Saudi-Houthi Hostilities Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement continue to escalate. According to the Saudi state news agency, the discussions will cover Saudi-U.S. bilateral relations, as well […]

22
Sep

Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days if US Eases Military Pressure

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Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to a media outlet on Tuesday. Tehran Signals Possible Return to Diplomacy The Iranian official said Washington would first need to […]

16
Sep

China Urges Iran and US to Show Restraint, Revive Diplomatic Talks

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China has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to negotiations, as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over a wider regional escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the country’s top diplomat, made the appeal during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on […]

09
Sep

U.S. Treasury Ratchets Up Pressure on Iran With Sweeping New Aviation Sanctions

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The United States has sharply intensified its economic pressure on Iran by imposing sweeping new sanctions on the country’s aviation sector, targeting Iranian airlines, foreign intermediaries and companies accused of helping Tehran obtain aircraft and aviation technology. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on September 8 that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had sanctioned […]

09
Sep

U.S. Refuses to Join UK-Led Sanctions on Israeli Settlements

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The United States has declined to join a UK-led initiative imposing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, highlighting a growing policy difference between Washington and several of its traditional European allies over Israel’s settlement expansion. UK and Allies Target Settlement Trade The United Kingdom announced measures on September 8, 2026, alongside […]

Egypt Urges Implementation Of U.S.-Iran Memorandum As Tensions Remain High
26
Aug

Egypt Urges Implementation Of U.S.-Iran Memorandum As Tensions Remain High

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Cairo Calls for De-escalation, Diplomacy and Safe Navigation of International Waterways Egypt has stressed the importance of implementing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty raised the issue during a phone call with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve […]