Kazakhstan may send thousands of peacekeepers to Gaza Strip
The US Permanent Representative to the UN has announced that several countries, including Kazakhstan, are ready to send peacekeepers to the Gaza Strip.
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CIA chief sent to Russia by Trump personally - Media
The CIA Director was sent to Moscow by Trump personally, with some top White House officials left in the dark about the mission
US announces full mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz
All mines previously laid by the IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared and shipping lanes are now safe, CENTCOM reported
US military redirects 75 vessels during Iran blockade
Five more vessels have been redirected by the US in recent days, bringing the total number to 75 since the Iran blockade resumed.
USS Theodore Roosevelt to be deployed to Middle East
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and its company of 5,000 will embark in the coming weeks on what is expected to be at least a seven-month deployment to the Middle East, CNN reported, citing top Navy officials.
Pezeshkian issues peace appeal to Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Muslim states should not allow their territories to be used to launch attacks against other Muslim nations.
Naryshkin confirms meeting with CIA chief in Moscow
Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergey Naryshkin confirmed on Thursday that he had held a meeting with CIA chief John Ratcliffe when the former visited Moscow.
Pakistan proposes fresh 60-day timeline to US and Iran - report
Pakistan is trying to broker a fresh 60-day period to reach a final agreement to end the months-long war between the US and Iran under the Islamabad Memorandum, Pakistani government sources told Anadolu.
US allies believe Hormuz not fully demined - report
The United States’ allies believe that there are likely still mines in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Washington’s claims to the contrary, according to Bloomberg.
US allows imports of certain Russian diamonds until September 1, 2027
The United States has authorized transactions involving imports of certain categories of Russian diamonds into the country until September 1, 2027, according to a license published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Trump believes combination of strikes and economic war against Tehran effective
U.S. military and economic methods of pressure on Tehran will ensure victory in the ongoing confrontation with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Netanyahu says diplomatic deal with Iran impossible
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic agreement with Iran was impossible under its current leadership.
Tehran explains why IAEA inspections impossible
Iranian officials have cited reasons why IAEA inspectors cannot visit nuclear facilities struck by the US in the near future.
Trump comments on CIA Director's trip to Moscow
US President Donald Trump commented on CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected trip to Russia yesterday.
Iran announces new weapons purchases
Iran acquired weapons and additional military hardware during the truce with the USA, according to army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia
Bill Gates wants to meet with China's Xi
Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence.
US-Iran talks reach impasse - Egyptian MFA
Negotiations to end the conflict between Iran and the United States have reached an impasse, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.
US and Bahrain discuss Iran sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has spoken with Bahrain’s finance minister, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, on “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran, the U.S. Treasury Department reported.
White House sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting the pact will only go into effect if the kingdom normalizes relations with Israel, Reuters reported, citing a U.S. administration official.
US military facilities suffer unprecedented damage from Iranian strikes - report
U.S. intelligence sites in the Middle East have suffered billions of dollars’ worth of damage from Iranian attacks, NBC News reported, citing sources.
