U.S. military efforts to clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines remain inconclusive as President Donald Trump delays a final decision on a potential peace deal with Iran, according to recent developments. U.S. Minesearch Yields No Definitive Evidence Despite intelligence reports suggesting Iran had placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military … Read more
President Donald Trump says he is not satisfied with the current state of negotiations to end the ongoing conflict with Iran, even as he claims the country’s leadership is eager for an agreement. The standoff, which began with wide-ranging strikes on February 28, continues to impact global energy markets and fuel prices. The Status of … Read more
One killed in Fujairah after debris falls from intercepted drone Huge fire at Kuwait airport’s fuel depot after Iranian drone attack Trump to address the nation about Iran on Wednesday night Araghchi says direct messages from Witkoff are ‘not negotiations’ China and Pakistan announce ‘five-point initiative’ to restore peace Trump tells ‘unhelpful’ countries to ‘get … Read more
Iran wants to negotiate ‘badly’, Trump says UK pledges £5m in emergency funding for Lebanon Bombing of fuel depots ‘ecocide’, Iran’s FM says War to end in ‘next few weeks’, US Energy Secretary says Israel’s Foreign Minister says no plans for direct talks with Lebanon Emergency reserves of oil to reach markets soon, IEA says … Read more
Senior officials from the E3 countries — the United Kingdom, Germany, and France — warned the Trump administration that Iran is deliberately stalling negotiations over a new nuclear agreement to hinder the ability to impose sanctions if no agreement is reached, according to several sources familiar with the matter who spoke to The Jerusalem … Read more
Iran is pushing back against US demands that it directly negotiate over its nuclear program or be bombed, warning neighbors that host US bases that they could be in the firing line if involved, a senior Iranian official said. Although Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s demand for direct talks, it wants to … Read more