Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:19 PM)
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could �spiral out of control.� MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (9:51 PM)
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran �used by the Revolutionary Guards�, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:43 PM)
Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire �if attacks against Iran are halted�. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:36 AM)
Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:39 AM)