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French diplomats return to Paris after targeted assault in Tehran, says foreign minister

Two French diplomats who were assaulted while serving in Tehran have returned to Paris, where they are receiving government support following what French authorities describe as a deliberate attack linked to their diplomatic responsibilities. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed that......

Trump escalates warning to Iran with threat to strike infrastructure over Hormuz attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified Washington's rhetoric toward Iran by declaring that the United States would retaliate against key Iranian infrastructure if commercial or military vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global energy shipments. The warning marks......

Iran threatens regional infrastructure after renewed tensions with the United States

Iran has issued a sharp warning that it could target critical infrastructure across the Middle East if the United States carries out threats to strike Iranian infrastructure, as regional tensions continue to escalate. In a statement attributed to Iran’s Joint Armed Forces Command, military officials......

UN human rights chief warns renewed U.S.-Iran conflict threatens regional stability

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran pose a serious threat to civilians, regional stability, and international peace. In a statement, Türk said that the escalation risks undermining......

Shipping data show most vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz used the Iranian route

Recent shipping data indicate that the majority of commercial vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz have continued to use the Iranian shipping lane despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. According to maritime tracking information, nine of the eleven ships that transited the strategic......

Iran targets US base in Jordan as regional tensions intensify and oil prices climb

A new phase of confrontation between Iran and the United States unfolded on Tuesday after Tehran announced that it had launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. military installation in Jordan, escalating fears of a broader regional conflict with potential consequences for global energy markets. The strike......

Trump claims senior Iranian leaders killed as tensions over Strait of Hormuz intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump has made a series of claims regarding Iran's military leadership and the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran during a period of heightened regional instability. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump......

Iran rejects IAEA request for access to nuclear facilities

Iran has rejected a request from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seeking access to its nuclear facilities, highlighting continued tensions between Tehran and the United Nations nuclear watchdog. The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during a......

UN chief urges US and Iran to end renewed hostilities and resume diplomacy

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to immediately de-escalate tensions following a renewed outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, warning that continued military action could further destabilize the region. In a statement issued through UN......

US military says forces are ready to safeguard navigation through Strait of Hormuz

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. Central Command stating that military forces are positioned and prepared to ensure commercial vessels can transit the strategic waterway. The statement follows a sharp escalation in......

Saudi Arabia and US discuss regional security as Iran tensions continue to rise

Saudi Arabia and the United States have held discussions on regional developments and security coordination as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East following renewed hostilities involving Iran, Washington and its allies. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and U.S. Secretary......

Iran’s New Supreme Leader vows retaliation after death of predecessor Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed that retaliation for the death of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will take place, describing it as a demand from the Iranian people. The statement was issued as Iran held funeral ceremonies honouring Ali Khamenei,......

Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments and ceasefire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the current status of the ceasefire amid renewed regional tensions. According to sources from Türkiye's......

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