Attacks on Iran сlose door to conflict resolution, Lavrov says
Russia views the resumption of strikes on Iran as a violation of the memorandum signed between Tehran and Washington
Middle East
Overnight wave of US strikes on Iran lasts almost 6 hours
The U.S. military has completed its latest round of strikes against targets in Iran, hitting dozens of targets during the operation, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Pakistani Foreign Ministry calls on Iran and US to de-escalate conflict
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the USA to exercise restraint and de-escalate for the sake of Middle East peace during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Araghchi arrives in Oman for talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday, where he will speak with his Omani counterpart about the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran names cause of explosions in Tehran province
Explosions in the eastern part of Iran's Tehran province were caused by the destruction of unexploded ordnance, the Fars agency reported.
Trump and Saudi prince discuss US-Iran talks
U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone call with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on July 10.
Tehran refuses to negotiate with Washington
Iran has not requested the United States to resume negotiations and does not intend to enter into them until Washington changes its position, the Fars agency reported, citing a source.
Iran ready for full-scale defense if US violates agreements - Ghalibaf
Iran is ready to defend itself if the United States breaches the agreements, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.
US does not want Israel to participate in new round of conflict with Iran - report
The United States does not want Israel to participate in the latest round of hostilities with Iran for fear of losing control over how the conflict progresses, CNN quoted two Israeli sources as saying.
Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran to help ease Iran-US tensions
Qatari negotiators are in Iran, where they are holding meetings with Iranian officials aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington, Reuters reported, citing a source.
IDF will remain in southern Lebanon to ensure security - Netanyahu
According to Benjamin Netanyahu, the IDF will stay in southern Lebanon to protect northern Israel.
Kremlin expresses concern over Middle East situation
Moscow expresses concern over the significant worsening of the situation surrounding Iran, the presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Explosions rock Bushehr after US attacks
The perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was struck by projectiles during U.S. attacks on the southwestern Bushehr province on Thursday, an Iranian provincial official said.
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic hits near standstill amid US strikes - report
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged to a minimum as the United States launched strikes against targets in Iran for two consecutive days, Bloomberg reported, citing ship-tracking data.
Trump doubts need for new Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he does not know whether Washington and Iran are returning to a full-fledged war, but told reporters that Iran "badly" wants to make a deal to cease escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
Iran names conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened only after Tehran's conditions are met, not under threats from Washington.
US attacks on Iran could last up to one month
U.S. officials believe that the current round of U.S. strikes on Iran could last up to a month, the Axios news website reported, citing sources.
Trump says ceasefire 'is over' and dealing with Iran is 'waste of time'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that he believes the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” following a series of strikes across the region.
Netanyahu acknowledges disagreements with Trump
The Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged occasional disagreements with the United States, as both countries focus on their own interests
Lebanon urges US to increase pressure on Israel to withdraw IDF troops
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the U.S. administration to put pressure on Israel so as to expedite the withdrawal of its troops from the Lebanese territory.
