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…
Donald Trump says the United States has strengthened its military position in recent weeks. Donald Trump claimed in a CNBC interview that the United States is now “much more powerful than five weeks ago” as tensions with Iran continue. Trump said the U.S. has used recent weeks to rebuild ammunition supplies and strengthen military readiness….
Israel has punished two soldiers after images of a damaged Jesus statue sparked outrage. Israel said its military has sentenced two soldiers to 30 days in jail and removed them from combat duty after they were involved in destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon. According to the Israeli military, one soldier used a…
Tensions remain high as Iran signals readiness for both diplomacy and military response. Iran says its defense forces are on full alert and that any negotiations with the United States are being conducted “with finger on trigger,” highlighting the fragile state of current diplomacy. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani made the remarks in interviews with state…
A last-minute deal has eased tensions over a vital global shipping route. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships that coordinate with its authorities following an agreement with the United States. The announcement comes after Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned military strikes. According to Abbas Araghchi, vessels can pass safely through…
A last-minute agreement has paused a major escalation in the Middle East. The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing tensions after weeks of conflict. The US Iran ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz was announced just hours before a planned U.S. military strike, marking a sudden shift toward diplomacy. Under…
