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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for full reopening of Strait of Hormuz UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will call for the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in a speech on Thursday evening in the City of London. She will meet with the International Maritime Organisation about a proposal to get some of the first ships moving through the strait, admitting a lot of work is needed and that Iran should not apply tolls. Cooper also expressed deep concern over Israel's continuing strikes on Lebanon, urging the US-Iran ceasefire be extended to stop them, and criticized former US President Trump's 'escalatory rhetoric' concerning potential renewed attacks on Iran.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for full reopening of Strait of Hormuz #InternationalRelations #News

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US sends Vance, Kushner to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks The White House announced Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Islamabad for mediated talks with Iran starting Saturday, marking the highest-level U.S.-Iran meeting since 1979. Iran's delegation is expected to be led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also joining. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed Iranian reports of a Strait of Hormuz closure as unacceptable, and Lebanon's exclusion from the temporary ceasefire remains a point of contention, with Iran now demanding a list of 10 points including sanctions relief and control of the strait, and making its participation contingent on a ceasefire in Lebanon.

US sends Vance, Kushner to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks #InternationalRelations #News

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16 hours ago

Iran confirms participation in US peace talks in Islamabad #InternationalRelations #News

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22 hours ago

US, Israel, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire The United States, Israel, and Iran have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan with China applying pressure on Iran to accept. The agreement, announced by President Trump just before a deadline, includes the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated the deal would allow it to formalize its new practice of charging ships passing through the strait, though it was unclear if other countries agreed to this condition.

US, Israel, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire #InternationalRelations #News

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1 day ago

UK PM Starmer travels to Gulf to support US-Iran ceasefire UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to the Gulf on Wednesday to meet regional allies and discuss diplomatic efforts to uphold the US-Iran ceasefire. He welcomed the agreement, stating it brings relief to the region, amid pressure to limit US access to British airbases following President Trump's threats against Iran.

UK PM Starmer travels to Gulf to support US-Iran ceasefire #InternationalRelations #News

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Orban tells Putin he will go to great lengths to assist Russia Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Russian President Vladimir Putin in an October 17 phone call that he was willing to go to great lengths to assist him, reportedly saying "I am at your service" and comparing their relationship to a mouse helping a lion. The revelation emerged as US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Budapest on Tuesday during the final days of Hungary's heated election campaign, where Orban faces a serious risk of losing the April 12 vote that could end his 16-year rule.

Orban tells Putin he will go to great lengths to assist Russia #InternationalRelations #News

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2 days ago

Israel kills IRGC intelligence chief in US-Israeli strikes Israel announced it killed Major General Majid Khademi, head of Iran's IRGC intelligence, in joint US-Israeli strikes, also eliminating Yazdan Mir of the IRGC Quds Force's Unit 840. The IDF stated Khademi's death reduces Iran's global terror capability and its ability to suppress future protests, and separately conducted strikes on Iranian regime targets in Tehran on Monday morning.

Israel kills IRGC intelligence chief in US-Israeli strikes #InternationalRelations #News

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3 days ago

US Iran mediators discuss 45-day ceasefire for permanent war end #InternationalRelations #News

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6 days ago

Macron says military operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz unrealistic French President Emmanuel Macron flatly rejected President Donald Trump's demand that European countries forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling such a military operation unrealistic and time-consuming. He warned it would expose participants to risks from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including ballistic missiles, and called for renewed negotiations and regional stability. The US Navy has focused on striking Iran directly in Operation Epic Fury, nearly destroying the Iranian Navy.

Macron says military operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz unrealistic #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

NATO chief Mark Rutte to meet President Trump in Washington next week NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will travel to Washington next week for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The visit is long-planned, with Trump recently criticizing European allies and considering a US withdrawal from NATO over the Strait of Hormuz blockade. US Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) criticized Trump's threat to leave NATO as reckless and dangerous.

NATO chief Mark Rutte to meet President Trump in Washington next week #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

UK hosts 35-nation talks to form coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz The UK is hosting talks on Thursday between 35 countries, including Australia, to form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is partially blocked by Iran. Australia's defence minister stated it is willing to discuss contributions, with an E-7 Wedgetail already operating there, but partner countries are unwilling to act until a ceasefire in Iran is reached.

UK hosts 35-nation talks to form coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

Iran's President suggests diplomatic engagement with US in letter to American people Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian released a letter to the American people on April 1, 2026, posted on social media platform X, suggesting possible diplomatic engagement with the United States. He stated Iran harbors no enmity to ordinary US citizens and that confrontation is costly, while calling for the US to end its war in Iran and warning the Islamic republic would outlast any aggression.

Iran's President suggests diplomatic engagement with US in letter to American people #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

UK PM Starmer urges closer EU alignment as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain's long-term national interest requires an ambitious new partnership with the EU, citing the war in the Middle East and volatile international situation. He warned that a war on Iran would shape Britain's future with long-term economic and security impacts. Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, leading to soaring wholesale oil and gas prices, with the UK hosting a meeting of 35 countries to explore diplomatic measures to reopen the strait.

UK PM Starmer urges closer EU alignment as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

US Secretary Rubio says indirect talks with Iran ongoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US prefers a diplomatic outcome to tensions with Iran, with indirect talks underway, and that US objectives in the war will be achieved 'within weeks, not months'. He called on Iran to end its nuclear and missile programs, accusing it of seeking nuclear weapons, and vowed the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the war, either through Iranian compliance or a US-led multinational effort.

US Secretary Rubio says indirect talks with Iran ongoing #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

Pakistan to host first US-Iran talks since war began Pakistan will soon host the first direct negotiations between the United States and Iran since the war began on February 28, 2026. The talks aim to find a diplomatic solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran's parliament speaker has dismissed them as a cover and its military has threatened to attack homes of US and Israeli commanders in the region.

Pakistan to host first US-Iran talks since war began #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed defence agreements with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on March 28, 2026, during his Gulf tour, formalizing cooperation on countering missiles and drones. The pacts include technological collaboration and joint investments, with Ukraine deploying anti-drone experts to the region and leveraging its battlefield expertise to offer Gulf states a cheaper alternative to systems like Patriot missiles.

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

US expects to finish Iran military operations within weeks Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 27, 2026, that US military objectives in Iran are being achieved ahead of schedule and operations are expected to conclude in weeks without deploying ground troops. He noted the US has received messages from Iran about a willingness to talk but awaits clarification. Rubio's comments on a swift end contradicted reports President Trump was considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops to the region.

US expects to finish Iran military operations within weeks #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

Pakistan mediates indirect US-Iran talks to end war Pakistan is mediating indirect backchannel talks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict. Deputy PM Ishaq Dar confirmed a 15-point US framework is under Iranian deliberation, with Turkey and Egypt also supporting the initiative. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered to host talks, and leaders from all three nations have held recent phone discussions.

Pakistan mediates indirect US-Iran talks to end war #InternationalRelations #News

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1 week ago

Conflicting reports emerge over Iran's response to US proposal to end war Conflicting reports continue over Iran's response to a US proposal to end the nearly four-week conflict. Iran's foreign minister states Tehran is not negotiating and has submitted its own five-point plan, while the US insists talks are ongoing and productive. The conflict has caused a major energy shock and global hunger concerns, with casualties mounting on all sides.

Conflicting reports emerge over Iran's response to US proposal to end war #InternationalRelations #News

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2 weeks ago

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran diplomatic talks over Hormuz war Oil prices rebounded on Thursday as the US and Iran exchanged conflicting statements regarding diplomatic talks to end the war that has closed the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has caused the largest oil supply disruption on record, raising fears of a global energy crisis. Asian stock markets were mostly lower amid the uncertainty, with oil prices having climbed around 40% since the war began.

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran diplomatic talks over Hormuz war #InternationalRelations #News

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2 weeks ago

President Trump postpones US airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days amid diplomatic talks. President Trump announced he has instructed the Department of Defense to postpone all airstrikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, subject to the success of ongoing meetings. He cited productive diplomatic talks with Iran regarding a 'complete and total resolution' of hostilities in the Middle East.

President Trump postpones US airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days amid diplomatic talks. #InternationalRelations #News

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2 weeks ago

Iran's military declares readiness to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if US bombs its power plants. Iran threatened to escalate strikes on US and Israeli energy infrastructure and target regional water desalination facilities if its power plants are attacked. The country showed no signs of backing down from a US ultimatum to reopen the critical trade route. Anti-war protests took place in several global cities over the weekend.

Iran's military declares readiness to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if US bombs its power plants. #InternationalRelations #News

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UK minister says no assessment backs claims Iran can or intends to target Europe with missiles. UK cabinet minister Steve Reed stated on Sunday that no UK assessment substantiates Israeli claims that Iran has long-range missiles capable of reaching London or is planning to strike Europe. He said the UK will not be dragged into the war with Iran but will protect its interests and work with allies to de-escalate the situation.

UK minister says no assessment backs claims Iran can or intends to target Europe with missiles. #InternationalRelations #News

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2 weeks ago

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base Diego Garcia, according to a US report. Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. One missile failed in flight, and a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the second, though its success is uncertain. Neither missile struck the strategic base, which is a critical hub for US-UK military operations.

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base Diego Garcia, according to a US report. #InternationalRelations #News

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2 weeks ago

Six US allies issued a joint statement on Thursday supporting a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. #InternationalRelations #News

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3 weeks ago

Iran launched missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, causing extensive damage and a fire. Iran fired ballistic missiles at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest liquefied natural gas plant, causing extensive damage and a fire. Qatar intercepted four missiles but a fifth hit the facility. Qatar condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation and threat to national security, reserving the right to respond.

Iran launched missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, causing extensive damage and a fire. #InternationalRelations #News

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3 weeks ago

Israeli Defense Minister confirms IDF assassinated Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces assassinated Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib. The strike, which occurred Tuesday night, represents one of the most significant assassinations in Iran since the early days of the war. Katz also warned that "significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts."

Israeli Defense Minister confirms IDF assassinated Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib. #InternationalRelations #News

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3 weeks ago

Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup matches from the US to Mexico over security concerns. Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said on March 17, 2026, that Iran will not travel to the United States for the World Cup, citing President Trump's warning that he could not ensure the team's security. The federation is in talks with FIFA to relocate its group stage matches, scheduled for Los Angeles and Seattle, to Mexico.

Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup matches from the US to Mexico over security concerns. #InternationalRelations #News

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3 weeks ago

EU ministers show no appetite to expand naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite Trump's warnings. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there was 'no appetite' among member states to extend the Operation Aspides naval mission to cover the Strait of Hormuz. This follows President Trump's request for European warships to help reopen the vital oil waterway, with his warning that a negative response would be bad for NATO's future.

EU ministers show no appetite to expand naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite Trump's warnings. #InternationalRelations #News

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3 weeks ago

Germany and European allies reject US calls for military help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany will not participate militarily in the war in Iran or in operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The UK and Italy also ruled out sending warships, rejecting a call from US President Donald Trump, who had threatened NATO with consequences for non-participation.

Germany and European allies reject US calls for military help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. #InternationalRelations #News