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.
Saudi Arabia extends $8 billion support to Pakistan, boosting economic stability
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s economy by extending an existing $5 billion deposit at the State Bank of Pakistan and announced an additional $3 billion deposit, the…
Beirut Emphasises Diplomacy as Only Path to End Israeli Attacks
I received the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Hamish Falconer, who reaffirmed his country’s support for the path of direct negotiations, describing it…
Von der Leyen and Rutte Align on Expanding Defence Industrial Capacity
Great to see EU Commission Von Der Leyen and discuss how to further strengthen our essential NATO-EU cooperation, including ramping up defence industrial production, continuing vital support to Ukraine, and…
The Caspian Sea: Iran’s Hidden Lifeline in a Blockaded War
In the shadow of escalating tensions across West Asia, one inland body of water has quietly emerged as an enabler of prolonged conflict: the Caspian Sea. As the United States…