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No final agreement on deal with US – Iran

Tehran has accused Washington of “disrupting” the peace talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s...

Trump calls off ‘scheduled’ bombardment of Iran

The US president has previously threatened to hit the country “very hard” and to seize Kharg ⁠island. US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes...

Third tanker on fire off Oman after US strikes

Indian foreign ministry says all Indian crew are safe after the MT Jalveer was involved in a “maritime security incident”. A petrochemical tanker reported a...

US strikes targets across Iran as oil prices surge

CENTCOM described the new wave of attacks as self-defense against “unwarranted aggression”. The United States has carried out strikes in Iran for the second consecutive...

US carries out strikes in Iran over helicopter incident

CENTCOM described the attacks as “a proportional response” to the alleged downing of an AH-64 Apache. The US said it has launched strikes in Iran...

Iranian fans shut out of World Cup

Tehran says organisers revoked its allocation of match tickets for supporters just days before the tournament. The US and World Cup organizers have withdrawn Iran’s...

Trump vows retaliation after Apache downed near Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has vowed to retaliate after an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was shot down while conducting a patrol mission near...

Iran and Israel halt hostilities, warn tit-for-tat strikes could resume

Donald Trump has reportedly warned Benjamin Netanyahu that he “could be left alone” if tensions escalate into a full scale war. Israel and Iran have...

Netanyahu has ‘no choice’ on Iran deal – Trump

Israel will not decide the terms of an agreement with Tehran because “I call the shots,” the US president told the Financial Times. Israeli Prime...

Ship with Indian crew sinking off Oman after being hit by projectile

All 24 crew of the Palau-flagged MT Marivex are safe, New Delhi’s Shipping Ministry has said. The merchant vessel MT Marivex was carrying a crew...

Israel bombs Tehran despite Trump’s warning

The US president said both sides “had their fun” and must stop, after Tehran fired missiles at Israel in response to a Beirut strike. The...

Iran complains of US visa restrictions ahead of World Cup

Iran has accused the United States of politically motivated interference after claiming visas were denied to several key members of its football team's support...

Tehran retaliates for ‘defensive’ US strike on Iranian island

American forces targeted Qeshm Island for the second time this week to prevent an alleged “immediate” drone threat. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has...

US and Iran exchange missile strikes (Video)

Tehran has targeted US military assets after what the Pentagon claimed were “self-defense strikes” on an Iranian island. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said...

‘You’re f***ing crazy!’ Trump yelled at Netanyahu for derailing Iran talks – Axios

Tehran has warned it could resume direct confrontation if Israel continues its campaign in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Israeli Prime...

Iran halts talks with US

Tehran has also reportedly ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon. Iran has halted negotiations with the...

Iran retaliates after US strikes

Tehran says it targeted a American-linked air base in the region after Washington hit sites in southern Iran following a drone incident. The Iranian Islamic...

US fighter jet fired missile at Iranian-bound cargo ship – CENTCOM

US forces disabled a vessel attempting to breach the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command said. A US aircraft fired a missile at...

US servicemen injured in Iranian strike on Kuwaiti base

The incoming missile was reportedly intercepted, but debris destroyed an MQ-9 Reaper drone and seriously damaged another. Around five US servicemen and contractors suffered minor...

Deal still elusive in US-Iran talks

The United States and Iran remain at odds over several key issues despite reports that a framework agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin...

Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire with new air strikes

Iran has condemned fresh American air strikes in the country’s south as a “gross violation” of the ceasefire agreement, warning the attacks threaten already...

West planning to use former ISIS militants against Iran – FSB chief

The jihadists are being moved from prisons in Syria to special camps in neighbouring Iraq, Aleksandr Bortnikov has said. Western spy agencies are intending to...

Iranian enriched uranium stockpile to be ‘destroyed’ – Trump

High-stakes negotiations aimed at easing Middle East tensions are underway in Qatar. US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s...

US jets attack Iranian naval vessels

The strikes reportedly occurred in the narrowest section of the Strait of Hormuz. US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as...

Trump slams ‘losers’ criticising Iran deal

The US president has instructed negotiators “not to rush,” saying critics “know nothing about” the ongoing talks. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at...

Iran moves World Cup base to Mexico amid security and visa concerns

Iran’s football federation says FIFA has approved relocating the national team’s World Cup training base from Arizona in the United States to Tijuana, Mexico,...

US officials detail possible Iran deal

Tehran has said the sides were moving closer to a “convergence of views,” but expressed concerns about a U-turn by Washington. The US and Iran...

Trump announces Iran deal ‘finalization’

The US president says a peace agreement has been “largely negotiated,” with the “final aspects” still under discussion. US President Donald Trump has said that...

Trump skips son’s wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations

The US president said he must remain at the White House due to “circumstances pertaining to Government”. US President Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled plans...

Trump delays ‘very major attack’ on Iran for 2–3 days

The US Department of War remains on standby for a full-scale assault unless Tehran accepts a deal on Washington’s terms. US President Donald Trump has...

‘Clock is ticking’ for Iran – Trump

“There won’t be anything left” of the country if it doesn’t agree to American demands, the US president has threatened. US President Donald Trump has...

UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant

The Gulf monarchy condemned the “terrorist attack” amid tensions with Iran. The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power...

Trump warns Iran ‘time is of the essence’ as peace talks stall

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran as negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East appear to...

US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT

While Tehran has said it does not trust Washington, it maintains the standoff cannot be resolved through military means. The US and Israel are actively...

Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump

The US president has said China would like to see the Strait of Hormuz reopened. US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping...

US seeking to convince China to pressure Iran – Rubio

Washington hopes Beijing will help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, the secretary of state has said. The US plans to persuade China to pressure Iran...

Netanyahu reveals secret UAE visit

The revelation deepens what is known about the Emirates’ involvement in the war on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to...

Iran’s response to US peace terms ‘totally unacceptable’ – Trump

Tehran has delivered its counterproposal to Washington’s conditions for ending the war via Pakistani mediators. US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s...

Iran responds to US war proposal

Iran says it has formally responded to a US proposal aimed at ending the conflict triggered by American and Israeli strikes earlier this year,...

World oil reserves drain at record pace

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing global inventories toward operational ‘stress’ and ‘floor’ levels, the outlet has reported. Global oil inventories are shrinking...

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