Starmer calls for return to ceasefire and deal to open Hormuz
British PM Starmer wants US and Iran to return ‘back to the ceasefire’ and get a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz ‘implemented’ – Speaking at the NATO summit…
NATO views recent US strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’, chief says
The North Atlantic Alliance views the United States’ recent strikes on Iran as “absolutely necessary,” the bloc’s Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters. – “I think that it was absolutely…
Saudi Arabia considers expansion of oil pipeline to Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is considering expanding the capacity of its crude oil pipeline to the western Red Sea coast, five sources close to the matter said, enabling the Kingdom and possibly…
US anticipates NATO summit to cover security in Hormuz Strait — media
The administration of US President Donald Trump expects that security in the Hormuz Strait will be on the agenda at the NATO summit in Ankara, CNN reported, citing a source.…
Indonesia, Singapore pledge to keep Malacca Strait open
Indonesia and Singapore say the Strait of Malacca will remain “safe, open and accessible to all” as Iran moves to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.…
Saudi and Bahraini FMs discuss US-Iran talks during Riyadh meeting
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has met his Bahraini counterpart in Riyadh and “discussed the latest regional developments, including the US-Iran negotiation path”, according to a statement from his office. –…
French Minehunters Deployed to Protect Hormuz Shipping
France has deployed mine countermeasures assets to the Middle East, including two minehunters in particular. Accompanied by two frigates and a maritime patrol aircraft, these assets are ready to contribute,…
US envoy warns Iran over Hormuz closure during emergency UNSC session
The US envoy to the UN Security Council, Mike Waltz, warned Iran over threats to close the Strait of Hormuz during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.…
US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they…
Iran, Qatar to Hold Talks on US Interim Deal Implementation
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that dialogue with Qatar on the implementation of the interim deal with the US, including release of frozen assets, will likely be tomorrow…