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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...

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 Escalates Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Ongoing Blockade Strategy

The United States has “suffocated” the Iranian regime through an economic blockade combined with a military offensive launched in late February against Iran, US...

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...

Global oil demand set for historic drop in 2026 amid Middle East tensions

Global oil demand is expected to decline sharply in 2026, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt supply and weigh on consumption. In...

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....

Middle East easing: oil falls below $100, Asian markets surge

Global financial markets reacted positively to easing tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday, falling back below the $100 mark,...

Donald Trump Suspends Strikes Against Iran for Two Weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will suspend planned military strikes against Iran for a period of two weeks, effectively pausing...

Oil prices stay above $110 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices remain above the $110 per barrel threshold, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In this uncertain environment, Asian markets...

Oil surges above $100 as Asian markets slide amid Middle East tensions

Asian stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by a renewed surge in oil prices, with the U.S. benchmark climbing back above...