Tehran requests no talks with Washington - Araghchi
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not been in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requested negotiations, state media reports.
Middle East
Riyadh rules out use of its territory for strikes against Iran
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has assured Iran that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Tehran.
US conducts aerial drills in the Middle East
The exercises are planned to practice air force deployment and combat operations in the Middle East region
Trump: US Naval fleet moving toward Iran
Following the Board of Peace charter signing ceremony and before returning to the USA, US President Donald Trump announced from aboard Air Force One that an American fleet was heading to the Middle East.
Ryabkov and Israeli Ambassador discussed international issues
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with Israeli Ambassador to Russia Oded Josef in the Russian capital, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Kazakh deminers clears over 1,200 mines in Syria
Kazakh peacekeeping engineers have cleared more than 1,200 mines and explosive devices in Syria as part of a UN mission.
Donald Trump and Ilham Aliyev exchange letters on Peace Council
The U.S. and the Azerbaijani Presidents, Donald Trump and Ilham Aliyev, exchanged letters regarding Azerbaijan's participation in the Board of Peace on Gaza.
Rubio discusses Iran with Saudi FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about regional security and stability and the ongoing situation in Iran, the U.S. State Department said in a readout of the phone call.
Mirziyoyev ready to join Gaza Board of Peace
Uzbekistan is ready to join the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip as a founding member at U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a response letter to the U.S. leader.
India invited to join Board of Peace for Gaza
India has been invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace that will administer the Gaza Strip, the ANI news agency reported.
Tokayev accepts Trump’s invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has accepted U.S. leader Donald Trump’s innovation to join the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip, the Kazakh leader’s aide and press secretary Ruslan Zheldibay said.
Syrian President and SDF sign integration agreement
The Syrian government has announced a ceasefire has been agreed with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that will involve the withdrawal of the latter’s forces from areas west of the Euphrates River, according to Syrian state media.
Araghchi comments on U.S. withdrawal from Iraq's Ain al-Asad base
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is “pleased” with the evacuation of U.S. forces from the Ain al-Asad Air base in western Iraq.
Trump invites Jordan’s king to join Gaza Board of Peace
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Board of Peace, the country’s foreign ministry said.
Putin discusses Iran and Middle East with Netanyahu
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the current situation in Iran and the Middle East, focusing on security issues.
Vershinin and Yemeni Ambassador discuss paths to resolve situation in Yemen
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Yemeni Ambassador to Moscow Ahmed Salem al-Wahishi met to discuss the escalating situation in southeast Yemen and explore potential resolutions.
U.S. has no military resources in region to strike Iran - report
The Pentagon is worried about potential retaliation from Iran if the situation there deteriorates as the U.S. withdrew planes, ships and personnel from the Middle East ahead of its operation in Venezuela, The Washington Post reported citing a source.
Russia's competitive industrial products export up 18% in 2025
Exports of Russian competitive industrial products increased by 18% over ten months of the last year and friendly countries account for 80% of supplies, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said at the meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Independent Arab tourists choose Moscow
Independent travelers from Arab nations are increasingly choosing Moscow as their destination, moving beyond traditional group tours.
Former Russian ambassador to Türkiye, Israel, and Kuwait passes away
The deceased diplomat is the author of several works on the history of international relations
