Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the ongoing conflict, setting five conditions for a ceasefire. The move signals continued tensions and uncertainty in the region. The decision affects Middle East stability, global energy markets, and diplomatic efforts. According to state media, Tehran responded negatively to the proposal conveyed by the United States. Officials […]
Strait of Hormuz crisis
Russia, China urge diplomacy amid Gulf tensions
MOSCOW/BEIJING: Russia and China expressed serious concern on Monday over restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that escalation could disrupt global energy supplies. Both countries called for restraint and a return to diplomatic negotiations to prevent further instability in the region. Russia’s Foreign Ministry opposed any blockade of the strategic waterway, emphasizing that the […]
Russia stresses political settlement over Iran conflict
MOSCOW: Russia called Monday for a “political and diplomatic” resolution to the Middle East war as US President Donald Trump said Washington had held talks with Tehran. Trump described the conversations as “very good and productive” and ordered a halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities. The conflict began on February 28 following US-Israeli […]
Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt mediate US-Iran tensions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are reportedly mediating between the United States and Iran. Senior officials from these countries have held separate talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The aim is to de-escalate the ongoing crisis that has entered its fourth week. Despite […]
Israel claims killing of Iran’s security chief Larijani
Israel said it killed Iran’s powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, calling him the “boss of the Revolutionary Guards” and a key figure in the Islamic Republic’s strategic and defense operations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Larijani as part of the “gang of gangsters” running Iran. His death, if confirmed, follows the February 28 killing […]
Iran rejects de-escalation amid rising tensions
Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected de-escalation proposals conveyed through intermediaries, according to an Iranian official. The decision signals continued confrontation in the ongoing conflict involving United States and Israel. The stance affects regional stability and civilians across the Middle East facing escalating violence. A senior official said the supreme leader demanded that the United States and […]
UK’s Starmer avoids wider Iran war, backs Hormuz plan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will not join a wider war involving Iran. However, he stressed that allies must cooperate to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The situation matters because the route carries major global oil shipments affecting energy prices worldwide. Speaking at a press conference in London, Starmer said restoring navigation through […]
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire efforts as war intensifies
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel–Iran war appear stalled, as sources indicate that President Donald Trump has rejected attempts by Middle Eastern allies to open diplomatic negotiations. Oman and Egypt, which had previously mediated between the parties, sought to facilitate talks to end the conflict that began two weeks ago with a […]
US taps massive oil reserves after Iran crisis
The United States has announced plans to release oil from its strategic reserves to ease rising global prices. The move follows supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The decision aims to stabilize markets and prevent further pressure on global energy supplies. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said […]
Iran dismisses Trump’s threats as empty
Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani warned US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to be cautious, calling his threats “empty.” Larijani said Iran is not afraid and even greater powers could not eliminate the Iranian nation. The remarks followed Trump’s warning of stronger retaliation if Iran disrupts oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. In a […]