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.
Middle East
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.
US strikes targets in southern Iran
The U.S. military struck a number of targets in southern Iran, Fox News reported, citing Tim Hawkins, a primary spokesperson for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Could oil reach 200 dollars per barrel?
The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has suggested that oil prices could climb to $200 per barrel as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region.
Abraham Accords should be part of Iran deal - Trump
A potential peace deal with Iran should provide for signing the Abraham Accords on normalizing relations with Israel by a number of countries, including Iran, U.S. President …
Iran and US to discuss nuclear issues after peace deal signed - Baghaei
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that discussions on a memorandum of understanding regarding the peace deal and nuclear program issues are expected to take place within 60 days, Tasnim reported.
Trump proposes expanding Abraham Accords if Iran deal agreed
During a conference call with the leaders of several Middle Eastern countries and Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump called on them to join the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel if Washington and Tehran reach a peace deal, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials.
US-Iran framework agreement is 95 percent complete - report
The framework agreement between United States and Iran is "95% there," Fox News reported on Sunday, citing sources.
