France says US-led Hormuz shipping coalition will complement UK-France mission, not compete

France says US-led Hormuz shipping coalition will complement UK-France mission, not compete

France has made it clear that rising international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz are meant to work together—not against each other. Speaking from Abu Dhabi after a diplomatic tour across the Gulf, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot explained that a newly announced US-led maritime coalition is expected to support, rather than rival, an […]

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Iran says the US can no longer set terms for the world as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue

Iran says the US can no longer set terms for the world as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue

Iran said on Tuesday that the United States no longer has the power to “dictate” its wishes to other countries, as Washington considers a new proposal from Tehran aimed at easing the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has been effectively closed off by Iran since the early stages of the war […]

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No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past $100, Trump delays strikes

No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past $100, Trump delays strikes

Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its hold over one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The move came just as former US President Donald Trump decided to delay planned military strikes, signaling uncertainty rather than resolution. Despite stepping back from […]

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IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AMID RISING GULF TENSIONS — WARSHIP CLASH, BLOCKADE PRESSURE, AND A CEASEFIRE ON THE BRINK

IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AMID RISING GULF TENSIONS — WARSHIP CLASH, BLOCKADE PRESSURE, AND A CEASEFIRE ON THE BRINK

As tensions in the Middle East intensify once again, Iran has firmly declined plans to attend upcoming negotiations with the United States in Pakistan, signaling a deepening diplomatic rift just days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire. According to Iranian state media, there are currently no intentions to rejoin talks, despite a push […]

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IRAN’S PRESIDENT CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE U.S. — BUT WARNS TRUST IS STILL OUT OF REACH

IRAN’S PRESIDENT CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE U.S. — BUT WARNS TRUST IS STILL OUT OF REACH

In a moment where tensions remain fragile, Masoud Pezeshkian has stepped forward with a message that blends hope with caution. Speaking through Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the president emphasized that every rational and diplomatic avenue must be explored to ease tensions with the United States. But he didn’t sugarcoat reality—he made it clear that […]

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