IRGC commander, Iran’s Araghchi clash over negotiating team before US-Iran talk

Iran Nuclear Talks Face Internal Strife as Deadline Looms As the clock ticks down to Friday’s anticipated resumption of US-Iran talks, a power struggle within the Iranian government threatens to complicate negotiations and potentially derail progress towards a renewed nuclear agreement. Reports indicate significant disagreement over the composition of the negotiating team, revealing deep fissures … Read more

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but attack are reported

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization. Hours after the announcement, Iran and Gulf Arab countries reported new attacks Wednesday. It was … Read more

US, Israel and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp

Trump Backs Down From Iran Strike, Two-Week Ceasefire Agreed Upon TEHRAN, Iran — In a dramatic reversal just hours before a self-imposed deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The move averted immediate military strikes on Iranian infrastructure, a threat Trump … Read more

Iran and US appear at an impasse as each side hardens its position

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens: A Global Energy Shockwave The 2026 crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly escalating, threatening a major disruption to global oil supplies and sending shockwaves through international markets. With Iran tightening its grip on the vital waterway and the U.S. Deploying additional troops to the region, the potential for … Read more

Airstrikes hit Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states while diplomatic efforts accelerate

Trump’s Shifting Stance on Iran: A War Paused on the Brink of Negotiation? As airstrikes continue to batter Iran and its neighbors, and missiles rain down on Israel, a surprising development has emerged: President Donald Trump’s claim of ongoing talks with Iran to end the escalating conflict. This announcement, made amidst a backdrop of heightened … Read more

Allies tell Trump ‘It’s Not our war’

Global Oil Shock: Allies Reject Trump’s Plea as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked A critical juncture has been reached in the escalating tensions in the Middle East as major allies have rebuffed US President Donald Trump’s request for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, vital for global oil transport, remains blocked following … Read more

Trump’s China trip could be delayed as he seeks help on Iran war

Trump’s Isolationist Push: A World Reluctant to Join His Iran Strategy Washington is finding itself largely alone in its call for international assistance to secure the Strait of Hormuz following escalating tensions with Iran. President Trump’s strategy, characterized by a demand for allies to share the burden of protecting vital oil shipping lanes, is meeting … Read more

Bahrain says Iran hit a desalination plant, stoking fears of attacks on civilian sites

Escalating Middle East Conflict: A New Era of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure? The recent exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, coupled with Iran’s accusations against Bahrain, signals a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The targeting of desalination plants and oil facilities represents a potential shift towards attacking critical civilian infrastructure, raising fears … Read more

Sri Lanka brings Iranian sailors ashore after ship sought help

Sri Lanka Navigates Rising Tensions as Iranian Vessel Seized After U.S. Submarine Strike COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka is walking a tightrope of neutrality as it responds to escalating tensions in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, by a U.S. Submarine. More than 200 Iranian sailors from … Read more

World leaders react to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Middle East on a Knife Edge: Global Powers React to Escalating Conflict The Middle East is bracing for further instability following a series of strikes and retaliatory actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. While Britain, France, and Germany have condemned Iranian attacks on regional countries, they stopped short of commenting on the initial US … Read more