The president has issued a stern warning, indicating a willingness to “militarily complete the job” against Iran if the country does not ease its aggressive stance in the crucial maritime passage. June 28, 2026, at 3:31 p.m. EDT A cargo ship navigates the waters near the United Arab Emirates along the Gulf of Oman, as...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched drones and missiles against Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday, responding to U.S. airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic. Tehran warned that negotiations to end the war could become “totally paralyzed” if Washington persists with its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct supervision sparked...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Claims Responsibility Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced it launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. This announcement followed new U.S. military actions against Iranian targets. The recent events have endangered ceasefire negotiations between the U.S and Iran. These attacks represent the most substantial escalation since the memorandum of understanding signed earlier...
The Bahraini government has implemented new restrictions on the observance of Ashura, a significant religious event for Shiite Muslims. This move is part of ongoing measures against the Shiite community in the Gulf nation, amid heightened sectarian tensions related to the Iran conflict. Bahrain’s leadership consists of a Sunni Muslim monarchy, whereas the majority of...
President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open again, despite ongoing disputes over access. The reopening is a crucial part of the deal to resolve the Iran conflict. On Truth Social, Trump noted that maritime traffic through the strait has resumed, although it hasn’t yet returned to pre-conflict levels. Restoring access to...
Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks Recent discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials signal progress toward resolving their prolonged conflict. Both nations aim to convert battlefield successes into long-term diplomatic advantages. Tehran has managed to keep its fundamental demands on the table, leveraging its position against a powerful adversary that threatens renewed hostilities should negotiations falter. Masoud...
On Sunday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland. The meeting aimed to advance a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Along with Pakistani representatives, Field Marshal Asim Munir and other mediators, the talks included Iranian officials and Rafael Grossi, chief of the...
The ongoing friction between Israel and Hezbollah, backed by Iran, showed signs of easing on Sunday. This came after Israel’s government instructed its military to limit actions to defensive measures in Lebanon. By late afternoon, no new attacks were reported from either side. However, uncertainty remains over whether these instructions could effectively resolve tensions, which...
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to initiate a new round of negotiations with Iran. This effort supports the Trump administration’s push for a lasting agreement following a recent ceasefire. Vance landed shortly before 6 a.m. local time and is set to join White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President...
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Danny Danon, publicly confronted Vanessa Frazier, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, during a UN meeting. The heated exchange occurred over Israel being placed on a blacklist associated with sexual violence. The meeting marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in...