US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine amid the ongoing…
South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports say
South Korea is preparing to deploy military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and aims to dispatch them before the end of the year, media…
Oman and Qatar discuss boosting ties as Hormuz shutdown bites
Oman and Qatar have discussed enhancing commercial, industrial, and investment cooperation between the two countries, according to Oman News Agency. – The two sides also explored new prospects for partnerships…
US must fulfill commitments before Iran reopens Hormuz: Tehran
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the US must fulfil its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding before Tehran moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. –…
Guterres expresses concern over civilian casualties in Iran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by reports of civilian casualties in Iran, including an attack reportedly targeting a wedding ceremony, his spokesperson said. – Speaking at the UN’s…
Australia says Iran’s Hormuz shipping restrictions ‘unacceptable’
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, accusing Iran of restricting shipping through the key waterway. – “What…
US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East
Fears of renewed escalation gripped the Middle East on Wednesday after the United States and Iran exchanged their biggest barrage since July, with Washington striking Iran’s southern coast and Tehran…
Pakistan says escalation in war ‘undesirable’; hopeful for US-Iran talks
Pakistan says it’s “concerned” about renewed attacks by the United States and Iran, with the escalation “undesirable”. – “We remain positive that the parties will return to the table for…
Lack of access to Iran nuclear sites must be addressed with ‘utmost urgency’: IAEA
The UN nuclear agency said in a confidential report that the lack of access to key nuclear sites in Iran “needs to be addressed with the utmost urgency”. – “The…
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over Middle East conflict
The South American nation has announced that is has severed diplomatic relations with Iran over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. – “The Government of Peru strongly condemns Iran’s…