The United States (US) is expected to announce a new civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in bilateral energy ties as regional tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. Read More: US–Saudi atomic energy agreement complicated by Iran deal According to reports by AFP, Reuters and The New York Times, […]
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Saudi and UAE signal renewed unity on social media
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have used coordinated social media posts to reaffirm the close relationship between the two Gulf nations, signalling efforts to ease months of diplomatic tensions. Read More: UAE denies politics behind OPEC withdrawal Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary and UAE National Media Authority Chairman Abdulla […]
Oil prices edged higher as United States launched another round of strikes on Iran
Global oil prices posted modest gains on Wednesday after the United States launched another round of military strikes on Iran, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Oil tops $87 amid US–Iran tensions Brent crude futures rose by 50 cents, or 0.55%, to $91.51 per barrel, while […]
US Iran war cost reaches $37.5bn, Pentagon says
The United States has spent an estimated $37.5 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the Pentagon seeks additional funding to sustain operations amid growing political scrutiny. Read More: Pentagon: Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iran war Speaking before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hegseth said the figure covers both […]
Iran expands Gulf attacks as US strikes enter 10th day
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified on Tuesday as Tehran launched attacks on American military assets in the Gulf, while Washington carried out its tenth consecutive day of airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure. Read More: Iran renews attacks on Gulf states as US strikes continue According to Iranian authorities, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]
Oil prices eased as mediation efforts between the US and Iran offset conflict fears
Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as renewed diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the United States (US) and Iran helped calm markets, despite continued military exchanges and fresh threats to energy supplies in the Middle East. Read More: Rubio accuses Iran of using Strait of Hormuz as pressure tool Brent crude futures fell […]
Rubio accuses Iran of using Strait of Hormuz as pressure tool
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of pressure, while saying Washington remains open to diplomacy if it leads to a genuine and workable agreement. Read More: US seeks Hormuz reopening pledge from Iran Speaking before departing for the ASEAN summit in the Philippines, Rubio […]
Trump says US launched major strike on Iran after troop deaths
US President Donald Trump said the United States (US) carried out a major military strike against Iran in response to the killing of American service members, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Read More: Iran warns US of severe retaliation after latest strikes Speaking to reporters after returning to Washington following the FIFA […]
Trump dismisses Iran’s MoU exit amid rising regional tensions
US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s decision to withdraw from the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying he “couldn’t care less” as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise despite last month’s agreement. He stressed that the United States remains focused on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as the administration’s top […]
Pakistan calls Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia a ‘red line’: Report
Pakistan has conveyed to Iran that any Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia would be regarded as attacks on Pakistan itself, according to a Reuters report citing senior Pakistani officials, as regional tensions continue to rise amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Read More: Pakistan condemns Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia A Pakistani official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told […]