Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US
Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source, who said there…
Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to seize ships belonging to European countries in retaliation for plans to intercept and seize Russian vessels suspected of being part of Moscow’s…
India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
India’s foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries’ troops…
US intelligence says Iran shifted priority from nuclear program to Hormuz
A US military intelligence assessment has concluded that Iran’s strategic priority has shifted from its nuclear program to the Strait of Hormuz, NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing two US…
Lebanese president meets head of ceasefire monitoring mechanism
Joseph Aoun has met General Joseph Clearfield, chair of the Cessation of Hostilities Supervisory Committee, in the presence of US Ambassador to Lebanon Michelle Sison. – The committee was established…
UK seeks to ‘reboot’ high-level military contacts with Russia
The United Kingdom is interested in resuming contacts with the Russian top brass to avoid incidents that may trigger a direct military confrontation between the two states, The Times wrote.…
Pentagon contractors for Golden Dome complete their first tests
A number of contractor companies participating in the development of the US Golden Dome missile defense system have completed their first tests, Bloomberg reported, citing US Space Force General Michael…
Iranian FM, Kurdish leader discuss security coordination in phone call
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Talabani have discussed strengthening economic and trade relations, as well as security coordination along their shared borders,…
Romania’s MFA provides no evidence of Russia’s involvement in UAV incidents
Representatives of Romania’s Foreign Ministry, during a meeting with the Russian ambassador summoned to the ministry, displayed “pieces of styrofoam” purporting to be evidence regarding incidents with allegedly Russian drones,…
Saudi Arabia condemns Colombia’s recognition of Israel’s claim to the Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Colombia’s move to recognize Israel’s claim over the Golan Heights. – “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s rejection…