Keywords: Iran


US official sees possible agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz within days

The United States has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement with Iran could soon lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said negotiations between Washington......

US military depleted most long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The United States military has used a significant portion of its long-range precision missile inventory during its five-month conflict with Iran, raising concerns among officials about future operational readiness, according to sources familiar with defense data. The weapons heavily used during the......

Trump says new negotiations offer Iran a ‘last chance’ to reach an agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump has described the latest round of negotiations with Iran as a "last chance" for Tehran to reach a diplomatic agreement, signaling that Washington is seeking a negotiated outcome while warning that alternative measures remain on the table if talks fail. Speaking......

Iran proposes regional Islamic security framework to strengthen cooperation

Iran has renewed its call for the creation of a regional security framework involving several Muslim-majority countries, arguing that regional stability should be managed through cooperation among neighboring states rather than relying on external powers. The proposal was discussed during a telephone......

Euro zone household spending weakened sharply after Iran conflict, ECB says

Household consumption across the euro zone fell significantly during the initial weeks of the conflict involving Iran, as deteriorating consumer confidence prompted households to curb spending, according to a new article published in the European Central Bank's (ECB) Economic Bulletin. The findings......

Oil prices fall sharply as diplomatic signals ease concerns over the Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices declined sharply during early Asian trading after diplomatic developments suggested a possible easing of tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes for energy shipments. The market reaction reflected growing optimism......

Iran warns of possible closure of strategic waterways amid rising regional tensions

Iran has warned that continued regional tensions and increased military pressure could lead to stricter control or even the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategically important maritime routes, raising fresh concerns over global energy security and international shipping. Senior Iranian......

Bank Of England holds rates steady as growing Hawkish bloc signals inflation concerns

The Bank of England opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, maintaining the policy rate at 3.75%, but the latest vote revealed a stronger push within the central bank for tighter monetary policy as geopolitical risks threaten to reignite inflationary pressures. While financial......

Security concerns prompt US military to consider restricting soldiers’ phone use in the Middle East

The US military is considering tighter restrictions on smartphone use among troops stationed in the Middle East amid growing concerns that information shared online could help Iran identify American military positions and assess the impact of attacks. US Central Command has warned service members about......