US Iran Rift
Tehran says "geographical coordinates of route" agreed upon, joint statement expected soon.
Published 06 Aug, 2026 07:38am
"The strait is going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard — and then the strait’s going to be open," he says.
Updated 05 Aug, 2026 01:14pm
FROM the looks of it, America has no exit strategy to extricate itself from the disastrous war with Iran. US...
Updated 05 Aug, 2026 08:26am
Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says diplomatic contacts have reached “very progressive stages”.
Published 04 Aug, 2026 10:13pm
A diplomatic source says both Ghalibaf and Araghchi have been asked to come as soon as possible for discussions on regional and international developments.
Published 04 Aug, 2026 07:13am
Brent crude futures slides 5.11pc to $83.44 a barrel while US WTI crude reaches $79.77 a barrel, down 5.79pc.
Published 03 Aug, 2026 11:32am
“Iran is not currently holding talks with the US and is now in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz,” says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson.
Updated 03 Aug, 2026 02:24pm
Pezeshkian terms Islamabad MoU "centre of gravity" of Iran’s future foreign ties; Iranian official says efforts on to "revive" agreement.
Updated 03 Aug, 2026 07:33am
Says Iran and "other Middle Eastern countries" asked for time to complete a deal for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated 02 Aug, 2026 01:39pm
As some question Iran's strategy, Ejaz Haider attempts to unpack the strategic logic that underpins Tehran's decisions.
Updated 06 Aug, 2026 05:30pm
Top American commander warns navy is stretched too thin; US has used nearly half of its THAAD interceptors.
Updated 02 Aug, 2026 07:51am
US embassies urge citizens to "consider departing" the region; Iran says any country acting as US defensive shield will be "engulfed by flames of war".
Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:14am
AS the US-Iran war drags on, new battle lines are being drawn. The pro-US Gulf Arab monarchies and Iran have enjoyed...
Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:25am
US president says he is "losing patience" with Tehran; tells cabinet "we just want to win".
Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:39am
Iraq has ordered that its air defences and intelligence activities be bolstered, a government spokesperson says...
Published 31 Jul, 2026 10:34pm
WITH neither of the belligerents willing to back down, and the theatre of conflict expanding geographically, the...
Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:36am
14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, back joint statement; Dar, Saudi counterpart discuss Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb situation.
Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:13am
FO spokesperson terms documentary aired by DW "misleading", affirms Pakistan's "full confidence" in mechanisms governing nuclear programme.
Updated 30 Jul, 2026 01:23pm
Iranian media says attack on Qeshm island killed three people; Iran's Guards target US bases in Jordan.
Published 30 Jul, 2026 10:49am
Explosions hit natural gas loading port in Egypt’s Damietta; US-owned floating storage tanker reportedly struck by drone.
Updated 30 Jul, 2026 07:45am
Retaliatory strikes by US and Saudi fighter planes hit logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq belonging to “Iran-aligned terrorists”, US military says.
Published 29 Jul, 2026 10:09am
Under new proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control, fees will be voluntary; Tehran says will consider "any action" to keep straits under control.
Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:20am
The talks — which the White House describes as “positive and productive” — lasted for about an hour and a half.
Published 28 Jul, 2026 10:30pm
AFTER two weeks of escalating violence, the US has halted its strikes on Iran, with Tehran also silencing it guns....
Updated 28 Jul, 2026 08:13am
Revised casualty figures, unexplained changes to official records draw criticism over transparency.
Updated 28 Jul, 2026 08:26am
Iran’s newly formalised Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires vessels to obtain transit authorisation, submit cargo details and pay fees before entering the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated 27 Jul, 2026 08:18am
Turkish FM reaches out to Qatari, Pakistani leadership; Waltz says lull in strikes is Trump "making room for talks".
Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:28am
Iran summons Ukrainian charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest the “hostile and criminal act”.
Published 26 Jul, 2026 01:33pm
US media, citing sources, reports that plans to escalate the war on Iran have been shelved in part because of shrinking supplies.
Updated 26 Jul, 2026 07:03pm
Analysts say State Bank is prioritising stability over growth amid tensions.
Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:57am
