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.
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Middle East Crisis and Ceasefire
I just held a discussion with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, on the situation in the Middle East. I reiterated my support for the ceasefire, which…
South Korea sends new special envoy to Tehran to address safety of vessels, citizens
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has appointed a new special envoy to Iran who will be dispatched to Tehran shortly, the country’s official Yonhap News Agency reports. – Former ambassador to…
Modi, Donald Trump Discuss West Asia Situation, Stress De-escalation
Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring…
Pezeshkian: Iran Will Confront Threats With Strength and Resolve
The illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation. Threats and terror only strengthen our unity. The Strait of Hormuz is open…
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron says France will never take part in operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and that France is carrying on with work to prepare a coalition that…
Poland’s Tusk says country will not deploy troops to Iran
Poland’s PM Tusk has said his country will not send troops to participate in the Iran war, after President Trump asked allies to help form a coalition to secure the…
Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz
NATO allies and other Western nations pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump’s demand that alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude oil…