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Gulf of Oman could become ‘graveyard’ for US fleet – Iran
Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East as negotiations remain deadlocked
May 18, 2026 09:50
Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT
Spearheaded by Saudi Arabia, most regional powers seek to avoid a devastating new conflict once the US-Israeli war on Tehran ends, the report says
May 15, 2026 12:53
Lavrov names overlooked agenda behind Iran war
The US is seeking to prevent normalization between Tehran and Arab states and erode support for Palestine, the Russian foreign minister has said
May 13, 2026 23:02
Iran rebukes US for expecting ‘letter of surrender’
Tehran’s conditions for ending the conflict are the bare minimum, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said
May 13, 2026 14:00
Iran rolls out new Hormuz rules as ‘Project Freedom’ paused – media
Under the framework, ships will receive emails with transit rules they must comply with to secure permits to pass
May 6, 2026 10:22
US official touts ‘extreme calamity’ in Iran
A senior aide to US President Donald Trump has hailed worsening economic conditions in the Islamic Republic
May 4, 2026 13:40
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