Palestine
Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections
The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis.
Spain reopens embassy in Tehran as diplomatic activity resumes
Spain has reopened its embassy in Tehran, with Ambassador Antonio Sanchez Bendito saying he returned to join peace efforts in line with Madrid's foreign policy guidelines.
COMMENT: The US naval blockade of Iran won't work
The US is moving to choke Iran’s oil lifeline. The market is starting to price something much bigger because the Trump administration naval blockade of Iran is not going to work.
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Video clip taken from real speech, but edited and misrepresented, says Dailymotion.
Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets
Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf.
US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point
The first direct US-Iran talks since 1979 end without a deal after 14 hours in Islamabad. The Strait of Hormuz is the main sticking point, with Washington demanding free navigation and Tehran insisting on control of the waterway.
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf,
Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin
Iran's central military command says forces remain "on the trigger" and vows to keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, hours before US-Iran ceasefire talks are due to begin at Islamabad's Serena Hotel.
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of its Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has died from injuries sustained when his home was hit in a US-Israeli strike. His wife was killed in the same attack.
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt.
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Marine data shows vessels beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz on April 9, a day after the ceasefire, but Iran is pushing ahead with toll plans regardless.
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Did America just hand the Gulf to Russia?
The Iran war has turned Russia from a sanctioned energy pariah into an indispensable supplier for half the planet. With Urals crude at 13-year highs and sanctioned LNG going at 40% discounts, Moscow may be the war's real winner.
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Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian oil hit a 13-year high before the ceasefire as Moscow pivots to "strategic energy partner" for the Global South. Kremlin says it is fielding "an enormous number" of requests for energy supplies as trade flows shift.
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
Trump warns all US military forces will remain deployed around Iran until the ceasefire agreement is fully met, threatening that otherwise "the shootin' starts." He says Iran must not pursue nuclear weapons and Hormuz must stay open.
US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point
The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine. Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure.
COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in technology investment, transforming themselves from hydrocarbon exporters to AI powerhouses. It could all unravel if peace is fleeting.
UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks
The UAE says Iran fired 2,819 missiles and drones at the country over 40 days and demands Tehran be held fully liable for damages. Abu Dhabi seeks clarification on the ceasefire and calls for unconditional reopening of Hormuz.
Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin
Iran accuses the US of violating three clauses of its 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin, citing continued Israeli operations in Lebanon, an airspace breach and denial of its right to uranium enrichment.
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7.