Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says he and Trump agree to meet in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that “could change a…
Egypt urges steps to implement Gaza ceasefire in meeting with US intelligence director
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed the importance of implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement during a meeting with the United States CIA Director John Ratcliffe. –…
US warns of rapid escalation in the Middle East
The United States warned on Saturday that the security environment in the Middle East remains “complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.” – The State Department called on its citizens…
Iran’s Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until conditions are met
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and US commitments are implemented, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday according to the semi-official…
Trump announces creating AI Force in similar vein to Space Force
US President Donald Trump announced that his country was creating AI Force, similar to the Space Force he created in 2019. – “I’m forming the AI Force, much like I…
Iran conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks with US
Iran has conveyed its conditions to mediators for returning to negotiations aimed at ending its war with the United States, and Tehran wants to see an end to the Yemen…
US working to keep Strait of Hormuz open and secure: CENTCOM chief
The US military is continuously working to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and secure, US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper said, adding that Iran had not exported…
Oman and Germany discuss ways to ‘resume freedom of navigation’ in Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s foreign minister has spoken with his German counterpart about ways to “resume freedom of navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz. – A readout from Oman’s foreign ministry said Badr…
Efforts ongoing to return to Islamabad MoU, says Iran’s Interior Ministry
Ali Zeynivand, a spokesperson for Iran’s Interior Ministry, says, “Efforts and international diplomatic mediations to resolve issues and return to the Islamabad agreement are ongoing.” – Iran demands that “the…
Turkiye revokes Bank Mellat’s licence amid US sanctions on Iran
Turkiye’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) has revoked the operating licence of Iranian lender Bank Mellat’s Istanbul main branch after 44 years, as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran.…