Iran and US trade strikes as Kuwait comes under fire The US military says it has struck Iranian air defences, a ground control station and two drones that were threatening ships. AAP · May 31
The Strait of Hormuz Now Has Its Own Social Media Account as Iran Turns Tensions Into a Digital War An X account using the handle @PGSA_IRAN and the display name tied to the Hormuz Gulf appeared Monday as tensions over the waterway remained at the center of the standoff between Iran and the United States Latin Times · May 18
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in President Donald Trump claims China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran effectively shut the vital waterway after U.S. and Israeli attacks. This has caused a major oil supply crisis and pushed up prices. Tehran insists it will not unblock the strait until the U.S. ends… The Economic Times · May 16
The Economic Times · May 15 Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious: Araqchi Iran expresses distrust in the United States, stating negotiations will only occur if Washington is serious. Talks to end the ongoing conflict are currently stalled. Iran allows passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels not at war with Tehran, provided they coordinate with its navy. The situation remains complex.
The Economic Times · May 15 BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran BRICS diplomats met in Delhi but could not agree on a joint statement. Disagreements arose over the Middle East conflict, with Iran accusing the UAE of involvement. India, as host, released a chair's statement highlighting these differing perspectives. The grouping also called for the developing world to unite against global…
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits out at Israel for buying ‘stolen grain’ in growing rift Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Strait of Hormuz traffic showing early signs of recovery but analysts say crisis far from over Vessel crossings rebound over the weekend but analysts warn increased movement has not yet translated into a surge in oil and gas flows as the war continues
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Iran war briefing: Oil prices reach three-week high as peace talks stall Iran and Oman have agreed to continue expert-level consultations to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and protect shared interests in the waterway, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said. The British government is scrambling to secure supplies of carbon dioxide for food producers and breweries, and is drawing…
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's bottom line demands remain the same
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16 Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato
The Independent UK · Feb 26 US and Iran begin critical nuclear talks against backdrop of Trump’s military threat Last-ditch effort to reach diplomatic solution to longstanding nuclear dispute will begin Thursday
We Got This Covered · Feb 22 Iran promises “confidence-building” counterproposal after Trump announces he is considering strikes, and insiders inform of potential targets Even as Iran is trying to find a diplomatic resolution, it seems US is planning for something larger.