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.…
Next round of Iran-US talks to begin on July 18
The next round of talks between representatives of Tehran and Washington will begin on July 18, Al Hadath TV reported. – According to the broadcaster’s senior source, “the next round…
Lebanon, Syria join CENTCOM-led Middle East security dialogue for first time
The US military headed a regional security dialogue in the Middle East on Tuesday, marking the first time Lebanon and Syria have participated in such a defense conference led by…
Lebanese FM says US-brokered framework is the only path to full Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s foreign minister has defended the country’s framework agreement with Israel, which was signed in Washington, DC, last week. – Youssef Raggi said the framework is the only path to…
Iran’s military capabilities are non-negotiable, says defence minister
Iran’s acting defence minister has reiterated that the country’s military capabilities are a “red line” and will not be discussed during negotiations with the US. – “The Islamic Republic’s defense,…
Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, source says
NATO is set to announce at next week’s Ankara summit that its European members have filled almost all the gaps left by the United States in the alliance’s defence plans,…
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…
End to US-Iran war a prerequisite for reconstruction talks: Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled possible financial support for Middle East reconstruction but says hostilities need to fully stop before any moves are taken. – “As soon as it…
Iran’s president says some financial restrictions eased as talks continue
Pezeshkian says some financial and currency restrictions on Iran have been eased, according to the semiofficial Fars News Agency. – Pezeshkian said the continued export of oil, the easing of…
Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won’t leave yet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country’s south as long as Iran-backed…