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Historic direct talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without a final agreement after more than 20 hours of negotiations. Both sides reported some understanding on several points but remained far apart on key issues, with Pakistan urging continued commitment to the fragile ceasefire.
European airports could run out of jet fuel within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, according to ACI Europe. The warning comes as jet fuel prices have more than doubled from last year, with the UK identified as the most vulnerable country in Europe.
President Trump has threatened NATO allies with punitive measures, including troop redeployments and halted military support, over their refusal to back U.S. military actions in Iran. Several European nations have resisted, leading to tensions within the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is attempting to bridge the divide.
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran is under strain as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, killing more than 300 people. Disputes over whether the truce covers Lebanon have led to sharp exchanges between Washington and Tehran, with diplomatic talks underway in Pakistan.
Despite a fragile ceasefire announcement, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, and analysts warn of worsening fuel shortages. Global oil prices have surged to multi-year highs, with physical shortages emerging across Asia and governments urging conservation. The collapse of US-Iran talks has heightened fears of a prolonged energy crisis.
Islamabad prepares to host landmark negotiations between the US and Iran, as both sides navigate a precarious two-week ceasefire and deep disagreements over its terms, while Israel's continued bombardment of Lebanon threatens the process.
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces mounting strain as President Trump accuses Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel strikes Lebanon and both sides dispute the agreement's scope. Talks in Islamabad aim to secure a lasting peace, but intelligence assessments suggest Iran remains defiant.
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to preserve a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to derail planned talks. Islamabad has vowed support for both Washington and Tehran while condemning the attacks on Lebanon and hosting negotiations.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to Singapore highlights Australia's reliance on the city-state's refineries for fuel, which are facing crude shortages due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Experts say diplomatic efforts are crucial, but commercial decisions by refinery owners will ultimately determine supply.
The health of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in question following conflicting reports. A diplomatic memo cited by The Times suggests he is incapacitated, while Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh insists he is in good health and leading the country, deepening uncertainty during the ongoing US-Israel conflict.
Turkish officials are promoting the country as a secure investment destination as the Iran war disrupts regional hubs, while Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek warns that a breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire could trigger a global recession.
Israel has escalated its bombing campaign in Lebanon days after a US-brokered ceasefire with Iran was announced, killing more than 250 people and deepening a dispute over whether the truce covers Lebanon. British and French foreign ministers have called for Lebanon’s inclusion, while the US insists it was not part of the deal. Iran has yet to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and new peace talks are set to begin in Pakistan, but expectations for a swift resolution remain low.
Djibouti's longtime leader Ismail Omar Guelleh is widely expected to win Friday's presidential election, extending his 27-year rule over the strategically located Horn of Africa nation. With a single low-profile opponent and a divided opposition, analysts describe the vote as a foregone conclusion, while the country's role as a hub for foreign military bases underscores its geopolitical importance.
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran has halted 39 days of conflict, but the agreement leaves many questions unresolved. The death of Iran's supreme leader and significant military losses are confirmed, yet the war's long-term strategic impact and the potential for the Strait of Hormuz to become a permanent leverage point remain uncertain.
In the deadliest day of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 254 people across Lebanon, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Disagreements over whether Lebanon was covered by the truce have fueled continued violence, with thousands displaced and a humanitarian crisis worsening.
A New York Times report and former Secretary of State John Kerry's interview allege that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded President Donald Trump to launch a war with Iran, a plan previous US presidents rejected. The reports detail a February meeting where Netanyahu pitched attacking Iran, with the war beginning February 28 and a ceasefire later reached.
Pakistan mounted a frantic overnight diplomatic push to secure a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, after talks nearly collapsed following an Iranian strike on a Saudi petrochemical facility. The ceasefire, announced in the early hours of Wednesday, averts a catastrophic escalation and sets the stage for peace talks in Islamabad this Saturday.
Investigative reports by The Intercept allege the Pentagon has undercounted U.S. casualties in the Iran conflict, citing discrepancies in official counts and missing names from the Defense Casualty Analysis System. The Pentagon has not responded to these claims, which come as a fragile ceasefire holds.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran's participation in peace talks with the US, to be hosted by Pakistan. Delegations from both sides are expected in Islamabad on Friday, following a ceasefire announcement. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited the delegations to further negotiate a conclusive agreement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded a Gulf tour focused on shoring up the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning there is 'a lot of work to do.' He also defended NATO's relevance to US interests, pushed back on Trump's threats to leave the alliance, and voiced firm opposition to any tolling of the strait.