Lavrov arrives in Bahrain
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Bahrain to take part in the ninth round of the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
USA and Iran
Russian tankers could be exempted from US sanctions
According to media reports, the US administration is examining options to reduce diesel prices, including the removal of sanctions on Russian and Iranian tankers on condition that the vessels are sold to other operators.
US expands restrictions against Iran
The USA has added two banks, a number of entities, and 16 Iranian nationals to its latest sanctions list concerning Iran
Over 30 million Iranians ready to fight US - Security Council
Iran's Security Council has announced that tens of millions of citizens are prepared to repel the US if necessary, while stating an intention to continue diplomatic contacts.
Iran may attack UK airbase - media
The Associated Press reports that the US is concerned about Iranian threats against the Fairford airbase in the UK. The Pentagon has redeployed combat aircraft amid reports of a possible sabotage plot.
US-Iran conflict to end in about a month - Trump
According to Trump, the conflict with Iran could end either shortly after or shortly before the congressional elections set for November 3.
Iranian Oil Minister resigns
Masoud Pezeshkian has accepted Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad's resignation, handing interim leadership of the ministry to the head of the country's national oil company.
Pentagon to buy interceptor missiles worth nearly 25 billion dollars
Raytheon has signed a $24.4 billion contract with the Pentagon to supply interceptor missiles amid depleted US munitions stockpiles, the Defense Department said. The five‑year deal, with an option to extend by two years, is intended to …
Iranian delegation left New York after UNGA as scheduled
Iranian representatives left New York following the UN General Assembly according to a pre‑arranged schedule, refuting media reports that the State Department had demanded their urgent departure.
US diverts 125 merchant vessels following resumption of Iran blockade
Since the maritime blockade of Iran resumed, CENTCOM has diverted 125 merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with 10 more ships turned away in the last seven days.
IRGC announces development of new weaponry
According to Hossein Mohebbi, a representative of IRGC, Iran is continuously engaged in developing new types of weaponry.
US and Iran hold mediator talks on ending Middle East conflict
According to media reports, the United States and Iran held discussions with mediator nations on Monday, with the meetings focused on ending the Middle East conflict.
Iran denies agreement to halt uranium enrichment - Media
An Iranian official told Press TV that Tehran's stance on the nuclear issue remains unchanged and uranium enrichment will continue.
London investigates Tehran's possible involvement in plotting terrorist attack on airbase
The UK police have begun investigating Iran's possible involvement in a plan to stage a terrorist attack at Fairford airbase, where US strategic bombers that have hit Iran are based.
Trump: Oil prices will fall once Iran conflict ends
Global oil prices will drop following a US victory in the war against Iran, Trump stated, noting that the US has already won the conflict militarily
Trump leaves door open for strike on Iran before Congressional elections
According to Trump, US strikes on Iran are possible before the November elections, while media reports earlier this week indicated the White House planned to resume strikes after the elections.
Iran awaits US response to proposals on Strait of Hormuz
According to Iran's Foreign Minister, the US response to the proposals on the Strait of Hormuz has not yet been conveyed through intermediaries, although the White House previously made a statement on the issue.
Ankara welcomes efforts to resume talks between Tehran and Washington
Türkiye views news of attempts to restart US-Iran negotiations with satisfaction, though it regrets that these efforts have not yet yielded results.
Iranian Armed Forces announce US preparations for resumption of hostilities
The Iranian Armed Forces reported receiving intelligence that the United States, with support from regional countries, is preparing to resume military operations against Iran in the near future.
Container ship transit through Strait of Hormuz falls 94 percent
According to the Financial Times, container ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz towards the Persian Gulf fell by 94% between March 1 and September 7 this year.
