Israeli politicians condemn US-Iran deal as Tel Aviv markets fall

Israeli politicians from coalition and opposition have condemned the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed without Israel's involvement, as Tel Aviv shares fell.

Netanyahu calls Erdogan “antisemitic dictator” after Turkish leader says Israeli attacks “also threaten Turkey”

Trump says there won’t be military conflict between Israelis and Turks “while I am president”.

Asia needs Azerbaijan as Hormuz risks grow

The escalating crisis in the Middle East and severe disruptions to energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz have once again demonstrated how vulnerable the global oil and gas market remains to instability.

Inventory drawdowns mask impact of Hormuz disruption as clock runs down towards a September supply crunch

Global oil markets are relying heavily on inventory drawdowns to offset a supply shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with OECD stockpiles potentially reaching stress levels by mid-September if current trends persist, according to Oxf

US votes through new war powers act to try and halt Iran war

The US House just voted 215 to 208 to end the Iran war, by passing a new War Act, that is unlikely to have any impact on the Iran conflict as US President Donald Trump is widely expected to veto the motion.

US brokers Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework tied to Hezbollah withdrawal

Iran strikes US base in Bahrain and Kuwait International Airport

Iran announced that it had struck the headquarters of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain as well as the Kuwait International Airport, resulting in one death.

Israel-Hezbollah clashes continue despite Trump’s truce announcement

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on June 2 despite Trump announcing a ceasefire understanding, with Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and renewed evacuation warnings for Nabatiyeh casting doubt over the deal's durability.

Iran suspends nuclear talks with US over Israeli operations in Lebanon and Gaza

Iran suspends nuclear talks with the US via mediators, citing Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon and Gaza, and warns of Strait of Hormuz closure and new resistance fronts.

COMMENT: Did Israel's Netanyahu lose the war he claims to have won?

The most useful comparison for the Iran war of 2026 is not the Six-Day War of 1967. It is the Suez Crisis of 1956. The point is being made openly in Tel Aviv, by columnists who have lost patience with the Netanyahu camp's victory rhetoric.

COMMENT: A new world of asymmetrical diplomacy

The world has changed in a very fundamental way. For most of the last century the world has been run on the lines of Great Power Geopolitics: them and us; the enlightened and the barbaric; the rich and the poor.

Israel seizes Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon advance in 26 years

Israeli forces have captured Beaufort Castle, the ancient Crusader fortress that dominates the ridge above the Litani River in southern Lebanon, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders expanded operations into northern Lebanon.

France seeks emergency UN meeting after Israeli advance in Lebanon

France has sought an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Israeli forces seized Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, with Netanyahu vowing to push deeper against Hezbollah.

Israel pushes north beyond Litani River, Lebanon protests a ‘scorched-earth policy’

Israel has expanded its military campaign, moving north beyond the Litani River, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that has already strained a fragile ceasefire and raised concerns about a broader regional war.

Trump seeks tougher terms in revised Iran deal

Ceasefire and nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran have moved forward after US and Iranian negotiators drafted a new agreement, but President Donald Trump has sent the proposal back with tougher demands, with Iran to respond this week.

Global oil inventories falling at record pace, critical storage threshold about to be breached - IEA

Global oil inventories are declining at a record rate as the market absorbs a major Middle East supply disruption, raising the risk of sharp price increases if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to the International Energy Agency.

Israel widens Lebanon combat zone despite ceasefire, orders evacuations

Israel has declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon a combat zone and ordered civilians to move north, ignoring the ceasefire deal announced in mid-April as it continues to target Hezbollah.

Netanyahu confirms Israel will intensify Hezbollah strikes despite US-Iran talks

Israel is intensifying its strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon despite the progression of US-Iran talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed.

US and Iran near nuclear deal, US officials say agreement 95% done

The United States and Iran are within reach of a landmark nuclear agreement, with negotiators reporting that a framework deal is 95% complete, according to officials cited by Fox News on May 24.

Russia oil and gas revenues up 40% in May on Iran war pressures

Russia’s oil and gas revenues are expected to jump 39% year on year in May to about RUB700bn ($9.8bn), buoyed by higher global crude prices driven by the conflict involving Iran, according to Reuters calculations published on May 20.