Tag: Iran

Trump says Iran will not charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had assured Washington that no tolls, insurance fees or any other charges would be imposed...

Iran – United States: Trump Calls for Respect of Ceasefire Following Landmark Agreement Signed with Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to peace in the Middle East, urging all regional actors to honor their...

US-Iran Agreement Signed to End Conflict, Says Pakistani Prime Minister

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in...

Trump Says US-Iran Negotiations Could Reach Agreement as Early as This Weekend

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran could result in an agreement as early as this...

China and US seek to ease tensions despite persistent disputes

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump on Thursday expressed their willingness to stabilize relations between their countries despite ongoing disagreements...

Asian markets hit record highs on hopes of Middle East de-escalation

Asian markets surged on Thursday, driven by investor optimism over a possible easing of tensions in the Middle East and a decline in oil...

Strait of Hormuz: Trump Suspends U.S. Naval Escort Operation to Pave the Way for Possible Iran Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the temporary suspension of the American naval escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, known as “Project Freedom,”...

US-Iran conflict: Washington’s costs reach $25 billion

The cost of the war against Iran has reached approximately $25 billion for the United States so far, according to a Pentagon estimate released...

Trump Says Iran Port Blockade Will Only Be Lifted if a Deal Is Reached

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States will only lift the blockade imposed on Iranian ports if an agreement is...

US sends delegation to Pakistan to revive Iran talks amid rising tensions

The United States is preparing a new diplomatic push toward Iran, while escalating its rhetoric. A US delegation is set to travel to Pakistan...

U.S. military announces blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday

The United States military has announced that it will begin a blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday at 14:00 GMT, according to the U.S....

Oil climbs back above $100 amid tensions around Iran

The oil market is on the rise again. The barrel of West Texas Intermediate moved back above the symbolic $100 mark on Sunday evening,...

US vows swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be “opened soon”, as maritime traffic remains restricted due to escalating tensions with Iran. Speaking...

Global markets rally on United States–Iran ceasefire

A wave of relief swept across global financial markets on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran....