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 clarified its stance on growing international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying a newly announced US-led maritime coalition will work alongside — not against — a mission already being developed by France and the United Kingdom. Speaking in Abu Dhabi after a regional diplomatic tour, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot explained […]

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Iran says US can no longer dictate terms as Strait of Hormuz talks continue

Iran says US can no longer dictate terms as Strait of Hormuz talks continue

Iran signaled a shift in tone on Tuesday, saying the United States no longer holds the authority to tell other nations how to act, as discussions continue over reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway, one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas transport, has been effectively closed by Iran […]

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IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AS GULF TENSIONS ERUPT — WARSHIP STRIKE, BLOCKADE, AND A WORLD ON EDGE

IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AS GULF TENSIONS ERUPT — WARSHIP STRIKE, BLOCKADE, AND A WORLD ON EDGE

Iran has ruled out immediate participation in fresh negotiations with the United States, signaling a deepening diplomatic rift just days before a fragile Middle East ceasefire is set to expire. State media confirmed that Tehran currently has “no plans” to attend proposed talks in Pakistan, despite a push from Donald Trump, who recently instructed American […]

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IRAN CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE US — BUT TRUST REMAINS OUT OF REACH AS TENSIONS SIMMER (2)

IRAN CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE US — BUT TRUST REMAINS OUT OF REACH AS TENSIONS SIMMER

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of pursuing every logical and diplomatic route to ease tensions with the United States, while making it clear that caution and skepticism remain essential in dealing with Washington. Speaking through Iran’s state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Pezeshkian stressed that diplomacy is still on the […]

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