We will be leaving in the near future, Trump says
According to Trump, it will take 10 years for Iran's military industry to restore its capabilities
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Russia calls on US to resume contacts with Iran
He emphasized that the actions of the US and Israel led to a sharp escalation in the Middle East
Türkiye ready to mediate in US-Iran negotiations
Turkish authorities are willing to provide a neutral platform for dialogue, but have not yet seen a reciprocal willingness from the main parties to the conflict
Iranian FM and UN Secretary-General hold phone talks
Today, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General António Guterres held talks on the escalating military situation in the region, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Iran asks FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico
Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns about the safety of players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj has said.
IDF kills Basij paramilitary force chief
Israel has claimed the IDF killed the commander of Iran's internal Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, in a strike overnight.
Baghdad in talks with Tehran to allow oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Iraq is in contact with Iran to allow some oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani said.
Iran not considering diplomatic settlement of conflict
The Iranian authorities said they are ready to continue military operations for as long as necessary and are currently not focusing on finding diplomatic ways to resolve the ongoing conflict in the region.
Trump presented with options to end war with Iran
Military officials have included options in regular war planning for U.S. President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Iran should he decide to do so, NBC reported citing sources.
Araghchi and Witkoff resume direct contacts - report
A direct communications channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, Axios reported citing sources.
US President says operation against Iran to end soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he does not think the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could finish this week, while repeating his earlier claims that the conflict will come to an end "soon."
EU countries do not want to send ships to Strait of Hormuz
EU foreign ministers showed "no appetite" to expand an EU naval mission in the Middle East to the Strait of Hormuz for the time being, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
Iran not waging war against Middle Eastern countries - Foreign Ministry
Tehran has never declared war on the countries of the Middle East, even though their territories are currently used to attack Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said.
Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns Israel-Lebanon escalation
Turkey condemns Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon, warning that the move risks deepening regional instability and triggering a new humanitarian disaster, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
US deploys elite Marines to Middle East - media
The US Armed Forces Command is currently deploying an elite Marine unit to the Middle East, likely to storm the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
Sweden temporarily relocates its embassy from Tehran to Baku
Amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East region, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suspended operations at its national mission in Tehran. All personnel have been evacuated to Baku, from where the mission will continue its operations.
EU updates and expands sanctions against Iran
EU countries have expanded their sanctions list against Iran, adding 16 individuals and three organizations, targeting government officials, members of the IRGC, investigators, prosecutors, and police officers.
US may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil - Bessent
Washington may reinstate US sanctions against Russian oil once the conflict with Iran is resolved.
Moscow ready to mediate in Iran situation - Sergey Lavrov
Russia could act as a mediator between Iran and the USA. According to Sergey Lavrov, Moscow has the necessary resources.
Strait of Hormuz not closed to everyone - Iranian Foreign Ministry
Vessels of several countries have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told a briefing broadcast by the SNN television channel.
