Palestine
Israel to open embassy in Slovenia as Ljubljana shifts foreign policy course
New PM Janez Janša signals a clear change in foreign policy direction with removal of Palestinian flag from government building.
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.
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Iran agrees not to pursue nuclear weapon, Trump says amid renewed Gulf strikes
Trump says Iran has agreed not to build a nuclear weapon and that he expects to meet its supreme leader, even as fresh missile strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain test a fragile Gulf ceasefire.
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Panama-flagged tanker hit by explosion in Iraqi waters in Persian Gulf
A cargo vessel was struck by an explosion from an unknown projectile 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq, UKMTO confirmed, with authorities investigating.
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.
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US and Iran report latest strikes around Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran reported a fresh wave of strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, the third escalation in a week, as the IRGC said it hit a US-used air base after an attack on Sirri Island and talks stalled.
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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.
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Gulf War III squeezes tourism-dependent economies across Southeast Asia
War-driven fuel costs and ceasefire uncertainty are squeezing tourism across Southeast Asia, with Thailand's Middle Eastern arrivals down 57% and airlines raising surcharges sharply.
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Iran will not approve any deal with Trump until rights secured, Ghalibaf says
Iran's parliament will not approve any agreement until the nation's rights are secured, speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, casting diplomacy as one of four fronts in what he called a historic 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.
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Iran and Oman could legally charge for Hormuz passage against US wishes
A Yemeni journalist argues Iran and Oman could legally charge navigation service fees for Strait of Hormuz passage under UN maritime law, a prospect he says has angered Washington.
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Iran cleric says missile strike on US base shifted regional power balance
Iran's interim Friday prayer leader said an IRGC strike on a US base shifted the regional balance of power, citing the Pentagon's account of the ceasefire holding despite the exchange.
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.
Trump's Abraham Accords gambit appears doomed to fail, given Iran's regional strength
With Iran making itself a heavily relied upon partner to regional allies, US President Donald Trump's bid to bring Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey into the Abraham Accords with Israel appears destined to fail.
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.