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Russian experts suggest that Iran's hypothetical decision to transfer enriched uranium to Russia could strengthen its position in negotiations with the United States. The discussions come amid a fragile ceasefire following a 40-day conflict, with analysts warning of the risk of further escalation.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US has indications that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive. Reports from TASS and the Jerusalem Post provide differing accounts of Khamenei's status, with some sources reporting his death in February strikes and others showing him issuing military instructions in May.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals, including family members, for allegedly supporting hostile Iranian acts. The move, based on Article 10/3 of the Bahraini Nationality Law, has drawn criticism from rights groups. Separately, a court sentenced five people to life for plotting with Iran.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran's leadership is 'humiliating' the United States and questioned Washington's exit strategy in the ongoing conflict. His remarks, delivered to students in Marsberg, underscore growing transatlantic tensions over the war's trajectory.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war face setbacks after President Trump canceled a planned envoy visit to Islamabad. Iran has sent a new proposal via Pakistani mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but nuclear negotiations remain a sticking point.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to securing peace, while Araghchi blamed the US for stalled talks and stressed the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Pakistan on Sunday after a day-long visit to Oman, and was scheduled to depart for Moscow, according to a diplomatic source. The trip comes amid ongoing Pakistan-mediated efforts to bring Tehran and Washington to the negotiating table, with the second round of direct talks yet to be scheduled.
Reports confirm Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the recent conflict with Iran, marking the first operational use of the system outside Israel or the US. The deployment highlights deepening Israel-UAE military cooperation, though the relationship remains politically sensitive in the Gulf.
Pakistan LNG Limited has approved a revised bid of $18.4 per mmBtu from TotalEnergies for one cargo and floated urgent tenders for two more, as the Strait of Hormuz closure and Qatar's force majeure disrupt supplies. The country faces a power shortfall with peak demand 4,500MW above supply, leading to load shedding.
As the US-Israel war with Iran reshapes the Middle East, a new coalition led by Turkey and Saudi Arabia—including Egypt and Pakistan—is pushing for a negotiated settlement and a multipolar regional order. Reports suggest these powers are hedging against US abandonment while Israel's position is elevated.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
Indonesia's foreign minister has ruled out imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca, following a suggestion by the finance minister that sparked regional concern. The strait is a vital global shipping lane, and neighboring states and analysts have stressed the importance of keeping it free for navigation.
As a unilateral US ceasefire declaration fails to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, regional mediators like Pakistan and the UAE play increasingly complex roles. Oil prices rise and the Gulf remains tense, with questions mounting over the reliability of US messaging and the viability of diplomatic channels.
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a US-Kuwaiti journalist detained for 52 days in Kuwait, has been acquitted of all charges, according to his legal team and press freedom groups. He faced charges including spreading false information and harming national security over social media posts about US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with both vessels taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas. Crew members are reported safe amid negotiations for their release, while the seizure is widely seen as retaliation for a recent US action against an Iranian vessel.
US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely blocked until Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran refuses to recognize a unilaterally extended ceasefire unless Washington lifts its naval blockade. The standoff has escalated with Iran seizing container ships, the US ordering naval forces to 'shoot and kill' mine-laying vessels, and conflicting reports emerging over the blockade's economic impact on Iran.
Lufthansa has announced it will cancel 20,000 short-haul flights between May and October to save jet fuel, as prices have more than doubled since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The crisis has prompted airlines across Europe to introduce surcharges and raise fares, while experts warn of potential supply shortages.
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have tightened, disrupting global oil markets and prompting warnings from Russia. With a fragile ceasefire in place and talks stalled, analysts are divided on whether the blockade will achieve its aims.
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot tender for three LNG cargoes since December 2023, as the country grapples with supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. The tender, which closes on April 24, seeks bids for deliveries between April 27 and May 8. Officials say the move aims to meet rising power demand and reduce reliance on costlier fuels.