NATO chief says opening Hormuz will be ‘massive step forward’
Mark Rutte praised the US-Iran deal to end the war, saying the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would be a “massive step forward”. – “The restoration of free…
Trump says ‘ships are starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz
The US president says “ships are starting to move” out of the Strait of Hormuz – “many loaded up with oil”. – “They are going along the Southern Highway, which…
EU leaders cautiously welcome Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal, urging swift follow-through
European leaders on Monday guardedly celebrated U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington. – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President…
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait…
Deal with Iran to be signed on Sunday: Trump
US President Donald Trump, in a social media post, has said a deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz would be…
Iran FM claims draft US deal includes ending naval blockade, Hormuz arrangements
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that upon finalization, a draft deal with the United States would be signed “remotely,” which could happen “in the coming days.” –…
Sweden and Saudi Arabia Discuss Strait of Hormuz and Regional Security
Much appreciated meeting with H.H. Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh. I reaffirmed Sweden’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following Irans’s illegal attacks. We discussed the developments as well…
EU sanctions IRGC unit, Iranian individuals over Hormuz traffic curbs
The European Union says it has imposed sanctions on unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and two Iranian individuals for threatening the freedom of maritime traffic in the…
Hormuz toll to cover services, no charge for passage — senior Iranian diplomat
Tehran is planning to introduce a toll system for services it provides to vessels clearing the Strait of Hormuz, beyond just simple passage through the waterway, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister…
Rubio says Tehran may negotiate over some aspects of nuclear file ‘for the first time’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US talks with Iran may include “aspects of their nuclear programme that just a month ago, just a year ago, they were refusing…