The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Iran halts retaliatory strikes as US gives diplomacy 'more room'

Iran and the United States have paused their attacks, offering Gulf shipping and global oil markets a respite after weeks of escalating strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27

Zelenskyy to visit Britain in first visit by a foreign leader since Burnham took office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a naval base in England

The Independent UK · Jul 27

John Kennedy Rips Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Timing, Warns of Mixed Signals Amid Iran Tensions: 'The World Is on a Hair Trigger'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) expressed doubts about the Donald Trump administration’s proposed civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia as Congress prepares to review the agreement.

Benzinga · Jul 27

Britain's new PM Burnham, Zelensky discuss drone projects and missile defence for Kyiv

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, using his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. The visit came ahead of Zelensky's trip to Washington on Tuesday.

France 24 · Jul 27

UK's Burnham to welcome Zelensky in first foreign leader visit

LONDON - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support

Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Iran Accuses Israel of Driving Ukraine's Deadly Strike as Caspian Sea Becomes Latest Flashpoint

Iran accuses Israel of orchestrating a Ukrainian strike on its vessel in the Caspian Sea, escalating tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Ukraine denies Israeli involvement.

International Business Times UK · Jul 26

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting

The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Progress In Middle East Talks. US, Iran Need To Blink Again For Truce To Resurface

The US decision ti pause strikes on Iran was intended to give space for diplomacy. It is also seen as a tacit acknowledgement by President Trump that the US strikes do not serve any purpose as they have reached its effectiveness.

International Business Times · Jul 26

EXCLUSIVE: US-Iran De-Escalation Is the Only Way to Lower Gas Prices, Analyst Says

The escalating tension in the U.S.-Iran war has rattled the global energy market, with supply chain disruptions leading to sharp increases in oil prices throughout markets as uncertainty looms over the Strait of Hormuz.

Benzinga · Jul 26