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US-Israel war on Iran
UN experts warn against ‘surging Israeli settler terror’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed. See our full report: Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’The exchange of strikes between the US and Iran reflects the…
Israel & the Region
Trump said seeking changes to Iran deal, focused on fate of uranium stockpile
Separate report says US let Qatari tankers that paid Iran traverse Hormuz, and even escorted some; Trump: Deal coming 'slowly but surely,' Iran agreed not to procure nuclear arms The…
Israel & the Region
US says it struck ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
American forces have yet to board vessel, which remains adrift in Gulf of Oman; 6 ships halted, one allowed to pass, and another 116 ships have been redirected since start…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.
World
Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, peace talks: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the agreement, the sources told Reuters, and Iranian state media said the text had not been finalized.
Israel & the Region
Greater proportion of non-Iranian ships crossing Strait of Hormuz, data shows
Singapore, UAE, South Korea and Norway-flagged ships transited waterway over the past week, monitors say, as Washington says Oman pledged not to participate in Iranian tolling The post Greater proportion…
Israel & the Region
Ceasefire rattled as US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base
Official says US forces took action against drones after Iran fired on ships crossing Strait of Hormuz, triggering tit-for-tat volley apparently in Kuwait, which deployed air defenses against 'hostile' threats…
US-Israel war on Iran
Middle East crisis live: Trump warns he may have to ‘finish job’ as US and Iran trade strikes
President’s remarks indicate the two countries remain far apart over initial deal to end warAfter 88 days of near-total internet blackout in Iran, long-delayed messages, images and poems flooded phones…
World
US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site
The US military targeted a military site overnight that officials believe posed a threat to US forces and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Shortages
Global Supply Shortages Deepen as War Drags On, Risking Jobs and Growth
After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall.
World
Iran’s IRGC says 25 vessels transited Strait of Hormuz in past 24 hours
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said the vessels safely transited the strategic waterway after obtaining authorisation.
International
US strikes Iranian missile sites and boats near Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
The United States military launched targeted airstrikes on southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The strikes hit missile launch pads and naval vessels that American officials alleged…
News
US launches new strikes on Iran targeting boats and missile launch sites
The countries are trying to reach a deal amid fresh airstrikes.
US-Israel war on Iran
Middle East crisis live: US attacks Iran missile sites as Tehran negotiators hold talks in Qatar
US Central Command claims targets also included boats trying to lay mines, rattling ceasefire, while Iranians meet with Qatari prime minister in DohaIsrael escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows…
US-Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump’s promised peace deal remains elusive
Negotiators from Iran travelled to Qatar on Monday, with the fate of the country’s nuclear programme and access to frozen assets under discussionMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has…
US-Israel war on Iran
Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent,…
US-Israel war on Iran
Middle East crisis live: Rubio says US-Iran agreement ‘pretty solid’ as oil price falls amid optimism for deal
Secretary of state says a deal could materialise ‘today’, while Trump says talks with Iran proceeding constructively as he faces criticism from within his own partyHello and welcome to the…
Israel & the Region
Awaiting deal in Iran war, British navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of British sailors in Gibraltar are getting ready to secure the vital oil pathway alongside France after US-Iran deal inked; clearing entire strait could take years The post Awaiting…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Still a Question Mark
Without the details of a formal agreement, it is unclear how soon normal shipping will resume and when oil prices will start to come down.
ceasefire
U.S. close to reaching an Iran deal as Trump says not to rush
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly…
ceasefire
Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated
The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the…
US-Israel war on Iran
Marco Rubio says ‘significant’ progress made in talks with Iran – video
US secretary of state tells reporters peace talks with Iran have progressed but cautions that a deal not 'final' at this stage Continue reading...
Oil
With oil markets nearing the danger zone, a US-Iran deal can’t come soon enough | Heather Stewart
Global prices are approaching a tipping point that could trigger inflation, shortages and, over time, recessionIf a US-Iran deal is about to be reached, three months on from the launch…
Israel & the Region
US-Iran deal said to open strait for 60 days, Iran to discuss giving up enriched uranium
Iranians said to only give verbal agreement about how far ready to go in curbing nuclear program; US said ready to lift some sanctions, enabling Iran to trade oil; Strait…
International
I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
"I felt the whole ship shake. I thought there'd been some fault with the engine. But as soon as I stepped outside of my room, there was another explosion."
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.
U.S. News
Trump says deal imminent to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could bring relief to Canadians facing higher gas prices, after the Middle East conflict disrupted a key global oil shipping route.
Israel & the Region
Three months in, is Trump losing the war against Iran?
Central goals including denuclearization of Tehran remain unmet even as conflict lasts twice as long as US president said it would, leaving him with few appealing endgame options The post…
Compass Points
Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy?
With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran's regime or destroy…
World
Closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Iran’s publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of mariners trapped on ships in the Gulf.More than 20,000…
Donal Trump
Europeans have capabilities the US lack to secure Strait of Hormuz, Rutte says
Europe has more minesweeping and clearing capabilities
Iran
Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System
The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.
Breaking News
Trump demands Iran’s uranium, no tolls on Hormuz ships
WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran stuck on Thursday to directly opposing stances over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, providing little fodder for hope…