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.
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…
Iran Faces a Stark Choice Between Vulnerability and Deterrence
In the heart of a volatile region Iran stands alone against forces that have shown time and again they will stop at nothing to weaken or destroy it. The Islamic…
Japan Supports Pakistan Role in U.S.–Iran Dialogue Push
Today, I held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan. From my side, I expressed respect for the mediation efforts by Prime Minister Sharif and other Pakistani officials…
Russia is ready to take in Iran’s enriched uranium as part of any peace deal, the Kremlin says.
Russia has confirmed its readiness to store or process Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a potential peace deal, according to the Kremlin as of early 2026. State nuclear firm…
UK and France to Co-Host Summit on Securing Global Trade Routes
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is deeply damaging. Getting global shipping moving is vital to ease cost of living pressures. The UK has convened more than 40…
Erdoğan, Macron Discuss Ceasefire, Regional Stability and Bilateral Ties
President Erdogan spoke by phone with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-France bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan said that it…