Iran warns US against interference in Strait of Hormuz Published 02 Jul, 2026 06:12pm Any US interference in Hormuz would trigger 'decisive and rapid' response, Tehran says
US, Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart Updated 01 Jul, 2026 04:28pm The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed last month
Iran says 'expert delegation' heading to Qatar this week Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:25am An expert delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran will travel to Doha later this week
Mediators set up de-escalation channels ahead of US-Iran talks, source says Published 29 Jun, 2026 05:47pm Mediators have established communications channels to de-escalate any incidents, and technical talks are set to continue
Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal Updated 28 Jun, 2026 03:54pm Each side says the other is violating interim ceasefire
Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to US attacks Updated 27 Jun, 2026 11:16pm Iran does not identify the targets or say where they are located
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz Updated 27 Jun, 2026 07:08pm Israel, Lebanon sign tentative agreement to end fighting there
Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on ship Published 26 Jun, 2026 04:21pm Oil buyers hope to secure stocks after months of disruption caused by the Iran war following a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran
Rubio starts Gulf tour as allies sceptical about Iran deal seek answers Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:26pm Rubio holds a working lunch with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior figures
IAEA chief says Iran inspections will go ahead, working on modalities Published 24 Jun, 2026 04:59pm 'We will be working on the modalities — dates, procedures, places — very soon,' Grossi says
Gulf oil tanker rates nearly double as Middle East producers ramp up exports Published 23 Jun, 2026 08:38pm Rates for hiring a tanker outside the Strait of Hormuz have jumped to $190,500 a day
Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections Updated 23 Jun, 2026 08:16pm Iran has denied it had begun discussions on its nuclear programme or agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back to the country.
Iranian president due today Updated 23 Jun, 2026 07:53am ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, will undertake a state visit to...
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:10pm One point of particular concern among regional officials is the possibility of a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran
Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:22pm Abbas Araghchi hails 'major progress' achieved with help of mediators Pakistan, Qatar
US authorises Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:29pm Treasury issues temporary 60-day general license authorising production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil
US-Iran talks laid 'very good foundation for a successful final deal': Vance Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:25pm 'There is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks,' US vice president says
Vance praises Pakistan’s role in talks Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:23am ZURICH/BÜRGENSTOCK: US Vice President JD Vance has praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating peace efforts between...
Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:19am Ongoing disagreements and renewed fighting in Lebanon.
US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran Published 21 Jun, 2026 10:05am Vance and his wife arrived at Emmen Air Base in Switzerland at 5:59 a.m.
Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire Published 21 Jun, 2026 09:38am Israel said the strikes were a response to projectiles fired overnight by the Iran-backed group
Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions liftedre Published 20 Jun, 2026 12:02pm Tehran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war
Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation period Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:17pm Ships seeking passage through the strait while the interim agreement is in force must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival
Iran-US peace deal: CM lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the Iran-US peace agreement, saying it was made...
Vance says strait of Hormuz to be open toll-free in long term Updated 15 Jun, 2026 07:01pm Iran’s foreign minister and House speaker will represent Iran at the signing in Switzerland on Friday
Iran says to seek UN Security Council ratification after final deal with US Published 15 Jun, 2026 06:04pm 'The final agreement is expected to be endorsed by a UNSC resolution after a period of 60 days,' says Baqaei
Trump insists Iran deal 'hours' away, despite Israeli strike on Beirut Updated 14 Jun, 2026 11:40pm Trump has pledged that the agreement will be signed Sunday
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release Published 14 Jun, 2026 03:56pm Iran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘To err is human and to forgive divine’ Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am “The body language was….was….one of intense anger.” “Trump called off the attack on Iran, so I would guess that his...
Iran and US say deal closer than ever Published 13 Jun, 2026 03:36am US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted that a deal was all but signed