Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as quiet diplomacy continues without US presence

Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as quiet diplomacy continues without US presence

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again returned to Islamabad, continuing an intense round of diplomatic visits as regional mediators work behind the scenes to keep communication alive between Tehran and Washington. After leaving Pakistan, Araghchi made a stop in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, and is expected to travel to Moscow on Monday for […]

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UK Authorizes Forces to Seize Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Passing Through Its Waters

UK Authorizes Forces to Seize Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Passing Through Its Waters

The United Kingdom has announced a stronger move against Russia’s covert oil transport network, granting its military and law enforcement agencies the authority to board, inspect, and seize vessels believed to be part of Russia’s so called shadow fleet when they pass through UK waters. According to a statement released by Downing Street, British forces […]

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Russian-Flagged Tanker Reports Attack off Turkish Coast: Crew Safe as Tensions Ripple Through the Black Sea

Russian-Flagged Tanker Reports Attack off Turkish Coast: Crew Safe as Tensions Ripple Through the Black Sea

A Russian-flagged tanker transporting sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia has reported an attack while sailing near the Turkish coast, according to Turkey’s maritime authority on Tuesday. The vessel, MIDVOLGA-2, was approximately 80 miles (130 km) off the Turkish shoreline when it issued a report of coming under attack. Despite the alarming incident, the tanker […]

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