US, Iran continue to maintain contact, Trump says
The United States and Iran maintain contact, with another round of communication taking place on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News. – Asked when…
Ukrainian conflict should be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy — Turkish leader
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the latest NATO summit, held in Ankara on July 7-8, gave his country an opportunity to clearly articulate its stance on pressing international topics,…
UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, seeks details on Trump cargo charge
More details are awaited after US President Donald Trump said in a post that Washington was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20 percent on all…
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress formal notification that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a letter his administration sees as opening a new 60-day window to use…
Strait of Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low
The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest in five weeks, according to shipping data, amid renewed strikes between the US and Iran. –…
US perceived possible threat to Trump from Iran as not entirely credible
US officials believed that the information about Iran’s alleged plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, received from Israel, was not entirely credible, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote, citing sources.…
US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel ‘pilot zone’ withdrawal: Official
A US military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from a “pilot zone” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP…
US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Four US senators said on Friday they had reached an agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration to move forward with updated legislation on Russia sanctions. – “We are proud to…
Qatari mediators in Tehran as Iran warns it is ready for ‘full-scale war’
There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity to rescue the stalled talks between Iran and the United States following the latest round of de-escalation. – Qatari negotiators are in…
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open…