Trump stops in UK to switch planes on trip home
U.S. President Donald Trump switched Air Force One planes at a military base in the United Kingdom on his return from the NATO summit in Turkey.
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US believes Iran attacks vessels in Strait of Hormuz - report
The U.S. believes that Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz the day before, Axios reported, citing sources in the U.S. administration.
Trump: US gets no benefit from NATO spending
US President Donald Trump has said NATO is spending too much, pointing out that Washington has allocated $999 billion to the Alliance since 2014.
British PM Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer has said that he is stepping down as leader of Britain’s ruling Labour Party and will also resign as prime minister in early September, after his successor is elected.
UK Ambassador summoned to Georgian Foreign Ministry
The UK Ambassador to Georgia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry over a statement by the UK embassy in Tbilisi concerning anti-Russian sanctions.
17 countries may lift sanctions against Iran
A group of 17 countries welcomed the memorandum of understanding announced between the U.S. and Iran, describing it as an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.
UK eases sanctions on Russian oil
Following Washington's example, the UK has loosened restrictions on Russian oil due to the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US allows BP to work with Russian and Iranian companies in Azerbaijan
The United States extended a license allowing BP Plc to use a workaround to handle payments involving sanctioned Iranian and Russian partners in a major gas project in Azerbaijan.
Armenia and UK become strategic partners
The leadership of Armenia and the UK have reached an agreement on a strategic partnership, as Prime Ministers Nikol Pashinyan and Keir Starmer have officially signed a declaration to this effect.
UK summons Iranian envoy for comments on social media
The UK government summoned Iran’s ambassador to London on Tuesday after “unacceptable and inflammatory” social media activity by the Iranian Embassy.
UKMTO issues advisory regarding blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed receipt of a notice regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
EU should rebuild Nord Stream 2 at own expense - Dmitriev
Special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev urged UK and EU officials to acknowledge their mistakes and resume purchasing and using Russian oil and gas.
Representatives of 35 countries to hold meeting on Strait of Hormuz this week
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has announced that a meeting regarding the Strait of Hormuz will take place this week. The meeting wil be held at the level of foreign ministers.
UK submarine arrives in Strait of Hormuz
The UK submarine HMS Anson has been spotted in the Strait of Hormuz. It arrived there from Perth, Australia.
UK and Germany not to unblock Strait of Hormuz - report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is refusing to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump called for reinforcements, The Daily Telegraph reported.
United Kingdom imposes sanctions against some Rosatom structures
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions against three structures of the Rosatom state corporation and two individuals, the UK Foreign Office said on Tuesday.
Security cannot be discussed ignoring British and French nuclear arsenals - Peskov
When discussing the future strategic security system, Russia cannot ignore the nuclear capabilities of U.S. allies in Europe - Britain and France, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian oil price cap lowered
Europe has lowered the price ceiling for Russian oil from $60 to $44.1 per barrel. This marks the first use of the price adjustment mechanism since its introduction as part of sanctions.
IRGC may be banned in UK
The UK government is considering declaring Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a banned terrorist organization, with a corresponding bill slated for parliamentary debate this year, according to media reports.
NATO states condemn Trumps new tariffs
In a rebuke to the latest tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the eight European countries targeted by the tariffs issued a joint statement, affirming their "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland.