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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Putin meets Araghchi in Moscow as US–Iran peace efforts hang in uncertainty

Putin meets Araghchi in Moscow as US–Iran peace efforts hang in uncertainty

Tensions and diplomacy are moving side by side as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes at a critical moment, with fragile peace efforts between Iran and the United States facing new setbacks. Araghchi’s trip to Russia follows a wave […]

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Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as peace efforts continue without US participation

Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as peace efforts continue without US participation

Iran’s foreign minister has resumed an intense round of diplomatic visits, moving rapidly between countries as mediators work to keep fragile communication channels open between Tehran and Washington. On Sunday, he returned to Islamabad after earlier stops, reflecting a growing urgency to prevent tensions from escalating further. After leaving Pakistan, he traveled to Muscat, Oman, […]

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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’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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