Iran damages 20 US military sites since start of war - report
The Iranian military has damaged at least 20 U.S. military sites since the conflict started in February, the BBC reports.
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Iran and Oman drafting agreement on managing Strait of Hormuz
Iran said the work is underway with Oman to draft an agreement to govern the Strait of Hormuz, with a senior lawmaker stressing that only the two countries have the right to decide how the strategic waterway is managed.
US strikes Iranian sites, IRGC strikes back at US military base
The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iran’s radar system and drone control centers, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The IRGC has launched a retaliatory attack on the U.S. military base used to carry out a nighttime strike on the Iranian island of Sirik.
US escorts about 70 ships through Strait of Hormuz in May
Over the past three weeks, the U.S. military provided support to about 70 ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported, citing U.S. administration officials.
Tehran continues indirect dialogue with Washington - Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned against trusting media reports on negotiations with the U.S. until official results are announced.
Qatar ready to discuss temporary toll for passage through Strait of Hormuz
Qatar stands against imposing a permanent toll for the passage through the Strait of Hormuz but is ready negotiate a temporary one, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said.
EU seeks to freeze Russian oil price cap - media
According to media reports, the EU's price cap on Russian oil may be frozen amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pentagon considers withdrawing US bases from Persian Gulf
The US may completely close several bases in the region rather than rebuild them
Iran downs drone near Qeshm island
Iran’s air defenses shot down a “hostile” drone near Qeshm Island, a strategic area overlooking the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: US-Iran deal includes demining and opening of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump ended a meeting in the White House Situation Room without announcing his final decision on whether to approve a deal to pause the three-month-old Iran war, an administration official said.
Tehran condemns US strikes on Iran and threats against Oman
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday sharply condemned overnight U.S. strikes in the south of the country, accusing Washington of undermining the ceasefire.
Russia's proposal to remove Iran's uranium on table - Ryabkov
Russia’s proposal to remove Iran’s highly enriched uranium remains "on the table," but Moscow is not imposing anything on anyone, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
Oil prices drop as traders look for US-Iran talks progress
Oil prices fell around 3% on Wednesday as traders weighed up progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks against renewed hostilities.
Pentagon draws up new Iran targets list in case of escalation - report
U.S. military officials have compiled a new list of military targets in Iran in case Washington resumes operations, NBC reported, citing sources.
Beijing urges deal to end Iran war to be submitted to UN Security Council for endorsement
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing believes an agreement to end the US-Israeli war against Iran will be submitted to the UN Security Council for endorsement.
Israeli army expands operation in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel is “intensifying operations” in Lebanon by taking strategic positions and reinforcing the security buffer zone as the IDF pushed past the lines it held as it seeks to counter the recent surge in drone attacks by Hezbollah.
Pezeshkian and Iraqi President discuss regional developments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Iraqi counterpart Nizar Amidi discussed regional issues over the phone on May 26, according to Iran's state media.
Russia-UAE trade turnover reaches historic high
Russia supplies the UAE with precious metals, diamonds, grains, and vegetable oils
Trump says Irans enriched uranium must be destroyed
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Iran’s stocks of enriched uranium will be either brought to the United States or destroyed in the Islamic Republic or at another acceptable location.
Iran deal still possible within days - Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said a potential deal to end the U.S.-Israel war on Iran could “take a few days” to be agreed.
