UK, France ‘confident’ on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The UK’s Defence Minister John Healey and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin said they are confident that real progress can be made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the…
Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he increases pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial…
Strait vs Strait: Expanding the Hormuz Crisis into a Global Pressure Game
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz has moved beyond signalling and into direct pressure. Iran has not just issued threats, it has constrained movement through one of the world’s…
Aoun Pushes National Unity to Strengthen Lebanon’s Negotiating Position
President Joseph Aoun to the delegation of the “Democratic Encounter”: – The positions that enjoy national rationality will serve to achieve the necessary alignment with the course of negotiations that…
Kabul, Tehran Emphasise Dialogue as Path to Resolving Regional Issues
Telephone Contact Between the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran In this telephone conversation, the two sides exchanged views on the latest…
UK Urges Fresh Talks, Full Maritime Access After Ceasefire Extension
The UK welcomes the ceasefire extension. We want to see negotiations restart, a comprehensive settlement and full reopening of the Strait without restrictions or tolls. Any return to hostilities would…
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. – “I…
Malaysia, Singapore Welcome Ceasefire, Call for Lasting Solution in West Asia
In connection with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today to discuss the latest developments in the escalating West Asia conflict that is increasingly squeezing global energy chains and supplies, including…
Second round of Lebanon-Israel talks to be held this week in Washington
A second round of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel will take place this week, US officials told Al Arabiya English on Monday. – The talks will be the second…
France’s Macron urges Iran, US to de-escalate
The French president called for the United States and Iran to de-escalate amid increased tensions over the weekend over the Strait of Hormuz. – “Our position remains the same. We…