US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Talks Stall

Fresh tensions erupted in the Middle East on Tuesday after the United States carried out new military strikes in southern Iran, while diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the months-long conflict appeared to stall. According to U.S. officials, the strikes targeted missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay naval mines near the Strait of […]

Pakistan Pushes for Breakthrough in U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Amid Hormuz Crisis

Fresh diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan are underway to secure a breakthrough in the increasingly fragile peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, as tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the strategic Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global stability. The latest round of mediation comes as Pakistani officials intensify shuttle diplomacy between Tehran […]

Trump Says Iran Negotiations in Final Stages, Warns of Military Action if Deal Collapses

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiations with Iran are entering what he described as the “final stages,” while warning that Washington could launch new military strikes if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with the United States. The remarks come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East following months of conflict involving the […]

G7 Finance Ministers Explore Responses To Iran War Fallout

G7 Finance Chiefs Gather Amid Growing Economic Anxiety Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven nations are holding high-level talks in Paris as governments race to contain the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict involving Iran, rising energy prices and growing instability in global financial markets. The meetings, hosted by France […]

Trump says Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Outweighs Americans’ Economic Pain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his administration’s highest priority, even as rising fuel prices and inflation continue to place financial pressure on American households. Speaking to reporters before departing for a diplomatic visit to China, Trump dismissed suggestions that worsening economic conditions in the United […]

Iran War Raises Stakes for US and China Ahead of Trump–Xi Talks

High-level summit set against escalating Middle East conflict A rapidly escalating war involving Iran is intensifying geopolitical pressure on both the United States and China ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. The conflict has become a central issue in diplomatic preparations, with both […]

US Navy Turns to AI Firm Domino for Options to Counter Iranian Mines

The United States Navy is rapidly expanding its use of artificial intelligence, awarding a major contract to tech firm Domino Data Lab to counter the growing threat of Iranian naval mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with the narrow shipping corridor at […]

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a stark warning over Iran’s role in the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis, declaring that Tehran “cannot be trusted” to manage the vital maritime corridor, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain deadlocked. The comments come amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, where the strategic waterway […]

Trump Holds Talks on Prolonged Iran Blockade, Urges Tehran to Reach a Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, holding high-level talks on extending a naval blockade while urging Tehran to agree to a comprehensive deal addressing its nuclear programme and regional tensions. The move comes amid a deepening standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint, where ongoing conflict has disrupted […]

US War in Iran has Cost $25 Billion so Far, says Pentagon Official

The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official, marking the first official public estimate of the war’s financial toll since hostilities began earlier this year. The figure was disclosed during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee by the Pentagon’s acting comptroller, who said […]