Iran has been blocking nearly all shipping from the Gulf apart from its own for more than two months. Last month, the U.S. imposed its own...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the cost was justified given the U.S. goal of ensuring Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Noori also dismissed claims of an internal “resistance” movement, describing it as an externally driven effort lacking genuine domestic support.
Leavitt told reporters that Trump had not set a deadline for an end to the ceasefire extension he announced on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, for his part, praised the continued growth of ties between Tehran and Kabul and expressed support for further expanding cooperation in...
Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal.
The U.S. and Israel began the war on February 28 with aerial bombardments of Iran.
With a two-week ceasefire set to expire in the coming days, prospects for a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan were...
They also emphasized closer coordination with UN bodies to strengthen regional responses to emerging threats.
The meeting signals continued efforts by the CSTO to address pressing regional security challenges and solidify its role as a key actor in shaping the security...
In a post on X, Ghalibaf said, “The President of the United States made seven claims in one hour, all seven of which were false.”
A final report is expected to be presented to the Defense Secretary and released publicly in the coming months.
Some observers say China's energetic Middle East diplomacy is more theatre than statecraft.
The two sides also exchanged views on Afghanistan’s economic recovery and discussed prospects for integrating the country into broader regional connectivity initiatives.
Article 38 provides vessels a right of unimpeded "transit passage" through more than 100 straits worldwide, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely be in Pakistan again as it has emerged as the "only mediator"...
Afghanistan is 'no longer viewed exclusively as a source of risks, but increasingly as a space of opportunities, especially from Central Asia’s perspective'.
For now, cautious optimism over renewed talks is tempered by the reality that one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes remains under unprecedented strain.
Speaking in response to the move, Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the continued use of sanctions reflects a failure of policy and analysis.
Officials reviewed progress on joint efforts to strengthen border security, with further meetings of foreign and defense ministers expected in the coming months.