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’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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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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Trump Downplays Iran Conflict as ‘Small Distraction’ While Public Support Continues to Drop

Trump Downplays Iran Conflict as ‘Small Distraction’ While Public Support Continues to Drop

In a recent public appearance, Donald Trump described the ongoing conflict with Iran as merely a “little diversion,” even as fresh polling data suggests that many Americans are increasingly uneasy about the situation. Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, where he promoted his “no tax on tips” policy from last year’s tax reform, Trump […]

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China and Russia Move Closer as Global Tensions Rise: Xi Meets Lavrov Amid Energy Fears and War Pressures

China and Russia Move Closer as Global Tensions Rise: Xi Meets Lavrov Amid Energy Fears and War Pressures

China is stepping deeper into global diplomacy as President Xi Jinping held high-level talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, signaling a growing alignment between the two powers during a time of escalating global uncertainty. The meeting comes as world leaders increasingly turn to China for dialogue and influence, especially as the Middle […]

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Iran Calls on Youth to Guard Power Plants as Gulf Tensions Escalate

Iran Calls on Youth to Guard Power Plants as Gulf Tensions Escalate

As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, Iran has made an unusual and urgent appeal to its younger generation—calling on them to physically protect key power plants by forming human chains. This appeal comes at a time when the situation is rapidly escalating. Saudi Arabia took the precaution of shutting down the King […]

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Tens of Thousands Rally Worldwide for Gender Equality and Peace on International Women’s Day

Tens of Thousands Rally Worldwide for Gender Equality and Peace on International Women’s Day

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets around the world this Sunday, as International Women’s Day sparked passionate calls for gender equality and peace. From Paris to Madrid, Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro, demonstrators marched to demand women’s rights, denounce gender-based violence, and call for an end to conflict in the Middle East. […]

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Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]

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Qatar Warns Any US-Iran Escalation Could Be Catastrophic for the Region

Qatar Warns Any US-Iran Escalation Could Be Catastrophic for the Region

Qatar has issued a stark warning over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that any military escalation could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. The caution came after Washington hinted at potential strikes in response to Iran’s recent crackdown on nationwide protests. “We understand that any escalation… would have catastrophic results […]

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Border Crossing to Stay Closed, Israel Says, as U.S. Alleges Hamas Ceasefire Violation

Border Crossing to Stay Closed, Israel Says, as U.S. Alleges Hamas Ceasefire Violation

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed “until further notice,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the crossing’s reopening depends on Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased hostages. The statement came as both Israel and Hamas continued to accuse each other of violating the fragile U.S.-mediated ceasefire. Earlier, the […]

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