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US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Tehran Targets American Bases in Gulf; Strait of Hormuz Security...

Missile and Drone Attacks on US Facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait Follow American Strikes; Tanker Traffic Disrupted and Oil Prices Surge TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: A fragile ceasefire...

Oman’s Sultan, UK Prime Minister Discuss Middle East Stability and Maritime Security in London

Leaders Emphasize Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation and Peaceful Resolution of the Iranian Nuclear Issue LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and British Prime Minister Sir...

Iran FM warns any challenge to Tehran’s control of Hormuz will ‘increase tensions’

Iran’s foreign minister warns that any challenge to the country’s control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz will increase tensions despite ongoing negotiations to end the Middle East war.

Lebanon, Israel Discuss US-Drafted Security Framework During Washington Talks

Memorandum of Intent Could Be Signed After Fifth Round of Negotiations WASHINGTON: Lebanese and Israeli delegations are currently discussing a US-drafted memorandum of intent on...

Jerusalem and Beirut frustrated with Trump, hampering US plan to phase IDF out of...

Rubio confirms US using Israel-Lebanon talks to push for Israeli pullback in parts of south Lebanon, but neither side cooperating after DC agreed to deal giving...

Iran Says Nuclear Talks Do Not Mean Acceptance of US Demands

Tehran Signals Readiness for Dialogue While Rejecting Pressure TEHRAN: Iran has clarified that its willingness to discuss its nuclear program with the United States does...

Iran Thanks Qatar for Mediating US Deal as Regional Diplomacy Gains Momentum

Tehran Appreciates Doha’s Role in Easing Middle East Tensions LONDON: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for Doha’s...

US-Iran Peace Deal Promises Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz, Links Economic Relief to...

Washington Says Shipping Routes to Remain Open Under New Agreement WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday that commercial vessels will be allowed to pass through...

US, Iran reach deal to end war, reportedly including Lebanon conflict; Trump: Hormuz to...

Deal’s completion said to be spurred by recent Israel-Iran tension; agreement may include release of $12 billion to Iran; nuclear talks to begin after deal set to be signed Friday...

Iran Says It Has Right to Self-Defense After US Actions, Foreign Minister Tells Turkey...

Tehran Accuses Washington of Violating Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity TEHRAN - Iran has asserted its right to defend itself following what it described as...