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
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 urges restraint after Israeli strike on Beirut as Iran deal hangs in balance
US President Donald Trump called for restraint on Sunday after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs threatened to derail what he described as a near-final peace agreement with Iran, warning that a rare opportunity to bring greater stability to the
US Embassy in Cairo, Fulbright Egypt host regional AI conference celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) and the US Embassy in Cairo hosted the Fulbright Regional Alumni Conference on “Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI” from June 7 to 9, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the
US-Iran peace deal appears within reach as Tehran urges caution
The United States and Iran appeared on Saturday to be closer than ever to ending months of conflict, with Pakistani and Iranian officials signalling a potential breakthrough, even as new intelligence disclosures and continued violence in Lebanon underscored the fragility
Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran tensions spread across Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying a nuclear agreement, raising the prospect of further American military action even as the White House insisted that diplomatic efforts remained on track. In a
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.
Egyptian, Qatari foreign ministers review proposed US-Iran agreement and Gaza ceasefire terms
Egypt and Qatar are working to bridge views in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, as the two nations’ foreign ministers met on Sunday to discuss proposed elements of the agreement aimed at ending regional conflict. Egyptian Minister