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19
Sep

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

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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 […]

18
Sep

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

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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 […]

17
Sep

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come Soon

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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 […]

15
Sep

JD Vance Says U.S. in Direct Talks With Houthis After Red Sea Island Seizure

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Washington engages directly with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as the group expands its control over strategic Red Sea territory and threatens a vital global shipping corridor U.S. Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that the United States has been holding direct conversations with Yemen’s Houthi movement as Washington responds to the group’s rapid territorial advances along […]

Oman Says Brics Membership Remains A Sovereign Decision Amid Hormuz Tensions 
14
Sep

Oman Says Brics Membership Remains A Sovereign Decision Amid Hormuz Tensions 

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OMAN MAINTAINS FLEXIBLE DIPLOMATIC POSITION AS BRICS SUMMIT DISCUSSES COOPERATION, SOVEREIGNTY AND REGIONAL STABILITY Oman says any decision to join BRICS remains a sovereign choice for the country, as the Gulf state continues to balance economic cooperation with its independent foreign-policy priorities. Speaking on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Oman’s […]

Trump Says Iran War Could End After U.S. Midterm Elections
10
Sep

Trump Says Iran War Could End After U.S. Midterm Elections

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President Warns of Possible Strike on Heavily Fortified Pickaxe Mountain Site Near Natanz U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran could continue until after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, while warning that American forces could target a heavily fortified underground site near Iran’s damaged Natanz nuclear facility. Trump made the comments as the […]

Oil Nears $100 As Fresh Middle East Strikes Raise Supply Risks 
09
Sep

Oil Nears $100 As Fresh Middle East Strikes Raise Supply Risks 

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Brent Crude Approaches Key $100 Threshold as Escalating Regional Conflict Threatens Energy Supplies Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel, with renewed military attacks across the Middle East raising fears of further disruption to regional energy supplies and shipping routes. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $99.22 a barrel by 0614 GMT on Wednesday, […]

IRAN AND OMAN NEAR HORMUZ SAFE SHIPPING DEAL
07
Sep

Tehran Says Temporary Shipping Corridor Agreement Is in Final Stages as Regional Tensions Continue

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Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on a temporary safe shipping corridor through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying negotiations between the two coastal states have entered their final stage. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Monday that discussions with Oman had been serious and productive. He said a joint […]

05
Sep

South Korea Faces Hurdles Over Possible Troop Deployment to Strait of Hormuz

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Seoul Reviews Possible Military Role South Korea is considering whether to make a military contribution to international efforts to protect freedom of navigation through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, but officials stress that no final decision has been made. The presidential office said Seoul is examining both military and non-military options, while emphasizing that […]

02
Sep

Peru Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

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Peru has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with Iran, citing escalating conflict in the Middle East, concerns over Iran’s domestic human-rights record and disruption to international shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The decision marks a significant diplomatic step by the South American country as the confrontation between Iran and the United […]