Tracking the World, One Axis at a Time
The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran’s announcement it had again closed the…
The Iranian central military command says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon, describing them as a breach of Iran’s agreement with the US.…
Iran’s Press TV reports that 11 Iranian ships have sailed through the US naval blockade since Tehran and Washington finalised the text of the MoU on Sunday. – Citing an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.” –…
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…