Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a
US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days
The United States and Iran made significant progress in their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days and establishing a direct communication mechanism to prevent misunderstandings and
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed over Lebanon ceasefire breach as US reports normal shipping
Iran’s military on Saturday declared the strategic Strait of Hormuz fully closed to all maritime traffic over alleged US and Israeli breaches of a ceasefire memorandum, though US Vice President JD Vance and military officials stated there was no evidence
US, Iran to sign interim peace deal on Friday to trigger oil sanctions relief and full Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald
Al-Sisi, UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed welcome Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the recent agreement to halt the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of continued Arab coordination to
World leaders back US-Iran deal as Tehran hails ‘new phase’ for Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the proper implementation of the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States could mark the beginning of “a new phase” for both Iran and the wider Middle East, as governments around
Trump vows response after Iranian downing of US helicopter amid ongoing talks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington would respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, even as he maintained that negotiations with Tehran were entering their final phase and could
Egypt urges swift US-Iran agreement to avert wider regional escalation
Egypt has called for the swift conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that continued tensions in the Middle East risk exacerbating the region’s security, economic, and geopolitical challenges amid growing fears of a broader conflict.
Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats after attacks on civilian facilities
Kuwait escalated its diplomatic response to Iran on Wednesday, expelling two Iranian diplomats and summoning the acting head of the Iranian embassy after attacks that Kuwait and Bahrain said targeted civilian and critical facilities. The incidents have drawn widespread Arab
Oil prices surpass $94 amid stalled US-Iran peace talks and Hormuz closure
Oil prices have rebounded from a six-week low, with Brent crude surpassing $94 a barrel, amid persistent uncertainty over a temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a blockade