IRGC says Strait of Hormuz returned to ‘previous state’
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” because of the continuing blockade of Iranian ports by the…
Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: ‘Enough is enough’
President Donald Trump said the United States has barred Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, striking an unusually harsh tone with the longtime U.S. ally while stressing that any U.S.…
Araghchi Announces Strait of Hormuz Open for Shipping During Ceasefire
In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated…
Lebanese army to play ‘fundamental role’ after Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s President Aoun says the army will play a “fundamental role” after any Israeli withdrawal, including deploying up to the southern international border and ensuring there are “no armed forces…
Macron Stresses Civilian Protection on Both Sides of Lebanon–Israel Border
I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as announced by President Trump yesterday. I also express my concern that it may already be undermined by the continuation of…
Ceasefire Declared by Donald Trump Hailed as Major Breakthrough by Beirut
I welcome the announcement of the ceasefire declared by President Trump, which is a central Lebanese demand we have pursued since the first day of the war, and was our…
China’s foreign minister calls for pushing US, Iran back to negotiations
China’s foreign minister has said the priority is to push the US and Iran back to negotiations, citing the “serious impacts the protracted conflict has had on international energy security…
Qalibaf: Ceasefire in Lebanon as important as ceasefire in Iran
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran considers a ceasefire in Lebanon as important as a ceasefire in Iran, stressing that Iranians have never forgotten their Lebanese brothers. –…
US, Hamas hold direct talks for first time since Gaza ceasefire
The US and Hamas representatives held direct talks in Cairo for the first time since the Gaza ceasefire agreement, sources said, CNN reports. – The meeting was held as part…
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…