Most activists freed after Israeli forces intercepted Gaza-bound aid boats near Crete. Israel has released the majority of activists detained after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. Around 175 people were initially held when Israeli naval forces stopped at least 22 vessels attempting to reach Gaza. Israeli…
A British couple detained in Iran say they fear years behind bars as they plead for help. A British couple held in Iran say they are coming to terms with the possibility of a long prison sentence after more than a year in detention. Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while…
Iran’s leadership has issued a firm warning, pledging to defend its nuclear capabilities and push back against foreign influence. Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will “guard” its nuclear and missile program despite pressure from the United States and Israel. In a statement marking National Persian Gulf Day, Khamenei said the future of the Persian Gulf would…
Donald Trump says Iran must surrender as the US intensifies pressure through its naval blockade. Donald Trump said Iran has to “cry uncle” and admit defeat, insisting the US will not ease its naval blockade until Tehran meets key demands. Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump claimed Iran’s military had been severely weakened and its…
Donald Trump has sharply responded after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned US strategy in Iran. Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Friedrich Merz, saying the German leader “doesn’t know what he’s talking about” after Merz accused Washington of lacking a clear plan in Iran. RELATED:https://alo360.net/german-chancellor-us-no-iran-strategy-humiliated/ Trump also claimed Merz supported Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, though…
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC, shaking global oil markets during a regional crisis. United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it will exit OPEC next month. The decision comes as the Iran war continues to disrupt energy markets and create uncertainty for the global economy. OPEC producers have faced growing…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says internal power struggles in Iran are making negotiations harder. Marco Rubio said competing hardliner groups inside Iran are complicating stalled peace talks with the United States. Speaking to Fox News, Rubio said some Iranian hardliners focus on governing the country and maintaining the economy, while others are driven…
Fresh violence has erupted as Israel and Hezbollah blame each other for violating the Lebanon ceasefire. Israel said its military launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday. The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of launching several drones at its forces in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said the drone attacks were…
Iran’s top diplomat holds high-level talks with Vladimir Putin as regional tensions rise. Abbas Araghchi held a meeting Vladimir Putin on Monday during his visit to St. Petersburg, according to the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the significance of the meeting is difficult to overstate given the current developments surrounding Iran and the wider…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the United States lacks a clear strategy in its standoff with Iran. Friedrich Merz criticised Washington’s handling of the Iran crisis during an address to students on Monday, saying he could not see a strategic path forward for the United States. Merz said Iranian leaders were negotiating skillfully by avoiding…
