Iran Says US Talks Remain Ongoing as Tehran Reviews American Proposal

Iran says diplomatic contacts with the United States remain ongoing, with Tehran reviewing Washington’s latest proposal and preparing a response within the coming days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that messages between the two sides continue to be exchanged through intermediaries. He said Tehran had submitted its own proposal, known as the […]

Hormuz Shipping Falls to Two-Month Low as Tanker Attacks Intensify

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in more than two months after a sharp increase in tanker attacks raised fresh concerns about the safety of the strategic energy corridor. Vessel Traffic Drops Sharply Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that only seven commodity vessels passed through the […]

Trump Says US Will “Finish” Iran War Soon After Declaring Victory

U.S. President Donald Trump has again declared that the United States has effectively won its war with Iran, while saying Washington will continue military and diplomatic efforts until the conflict is fully concluded. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said the war would end “very soon”, repeating his position that the United States would complete its objectives […]

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives In Washington For Talks With Rubio 

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives In Washington For Talks With Rubio 

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 […]

U.S. Ambassador Says Tehran Sought Sanctions Relief Before Nuclear Commitments 

U.S. Ambassador Says Tehran Sought Sanctions Relief Before Nuclear Commitments 

Washington Rejects Iran Proposal Over Demands for Upfront Economic Relief U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says the United States rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran sought sanctions relief and access to billions of dollars in frozen assets before making commitments on its nuclear programme. According to […]

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz 

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz 

WASHINGTON REPORTEDLY DISMISSES TEHRAN’S PROPOSAL AS IRAN OFFERS ROADMAP TO RESTORE MARITIME PASSAGE AND RESUME NUCLEAR TALKS U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven day roadmap that Tehran says could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halt regional fighting and restart negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The reported rejection comes after Iranian […]

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

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 […]

U.S. Approves Visas for Top Iranian Leaders to Attend UN High-Level Meeting

The United States has approved visas for Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend next week’s high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, despite the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. State Department confirmed that Iran’s “core delegation” and essential staff will be permitted to […]

Libya Power Cuts Push Small Businesses And Weary Citizens To The Brink 

PROLONGED BLACKOUTS, FUEL SHORTAGES AND SOARING DIESEL COSTS DEEPEN PRESSURE ON BUSINESSES AND HOUSEHOLDS For years, electricity cuts have been part of daily life in Libya. But this summer, prolonged blackouts and extreme heat have pushed businesses and households under unprecedented pressure, with some companies struggling simply to stay open. In Tripoli, restaurant owner Naseem […]

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with Washington and suggested that a deal could be reached at a time of the United States’ choosing, while maintaining that Tehran is not yet ready for formal negotiations. Speaking at a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, Trump said […]