Security vs Sovereignty in Israel–Lebanon Talks
The latest ceasefire along the Israel–Lebanon border has once again brought a pause in fighting, but not a resolution. Diplomacy has returned to a familiar framework shaped by United Nations…
Sweden Condemns Russian Strikes, Urges Tougher EU Action
Sweden condemns last night’s horrific air strikes against Ukraine. My thoughts are with the many victims and their families. We must ramp up pressure on Russia and bolster support for…
Ceasefire Declared by Donald Trump Hailed as Major Breakthrough by Beirut
I welcome the announcement of the ceasefire declared by President Trump, which is a central Lebanese demand we have pursued since the first day of the war, and was our…
China’s foreign minister calls for pushing US, Iran back to negotiations
China’s foreign minister has said the priority is to push the US and Iran back to negotiations, citing the “serious impacts the protracted conflict has had on international energy security…
Qalibaf: Ceasefire in Lebanon as important as ceasefire in Iran
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran considers a ceasefire in Lebanon as important as a ceasefire in Iran, stressing that Iranians have never forgotten their Lebanese brothers. –…
US, Hamas hold direct talks for first time since Gaza ceasefire
The US and Hamas representatives held direct talks in Cairo for the first time since the Gaza ceasefire agreement, sources said, CNN reports. – The meeting was held as part…
Russia joins negotiations to unblock Hormuz Strait
Russia has joined the debate about the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Izvestia. – Also, work on a joint Russian-Chinese…
Saudi Red Sea exports hit record pace while bypassing Hormuz; Houthis say ‘fingers on the trigger’
Crude exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu have reached a record pace, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, as Saudi Arabia reroutes shipments to bypass the Strait of…
US invites global support in easing Hormuz crisis: Hegseth
In continuing remarks to press, Hegseth says that the US would “welcome other countries coming in to help” with the Strait of Hormuz.
China vowed no weapon transfers to Iran, claims Hegseth
China has assured the US it will not send weapons to Iran during the ceasefire, claims the US defence secretary.