Kremlin not ruling out restart of Ukraine and US talks
The Kremlin is not ruling out a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to discuss the US envoys' weekend trip.
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US envoys arrive in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Kyiv after completing three hours of talks on the war in Ukraine with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Iran to tackle economic issues, punish further attacks
Further attacks on Iran will draw a faster, heavier and more painful response, a senior official says as Tehran vows to address war-related economic problems.
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin's peace terms remain "unshakeable" as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks.
Putin cites chance of peace, Ukraine sees ‘new dynamic’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says contacts with Ukraine are continuing but warned the war must be resolved by the countries involved in the conflict.
Russian barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, toll at 38
Russian forces have relentlessly battered Kyiv and nearby cities for a fifth straight day.
Twenty-seven killed in Russian attack on Kyiv region
At least 27 people have been killed following a Russian drone strike near Kyiv, officials say.
Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran is preparing a list of conditions to allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after Qatari meditators pressed Tehran on freedom of navigation.
Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
Qatar is set to to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran as Tehran's conflict with the US drags on with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’
Pakistan's army chief is in Tehran in a bid to revive mediation to end with war with Washington, as the US prepares to outline punishing new sanctions on Iran.
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu
US negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in an attempt to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol
The Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US admits defeat, Iran says, while Donald Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices as the war drags on.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse
The Strait of Hormuz looks isn't likely to reopen soon as attacks continue on shipping and the US and Iran step up their hostile rhetoric.
US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume
The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.
US and Iran having ‘very good discussions’, Trump says
The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".
Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks
Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.
Hamas ties disarming to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas will accept a disarmament deal announced by Donald Trump but says it depends on Israel withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and meeting other commitments.
Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks
Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his "good meeting" with Donald Trump in Washington.
Ukraine peace talk hope: Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in US
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has spoken with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the prospects for renewed peace talks with Russia.
New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers
Houthi rebels have struck Saudi ships in the Red Sea while the US continues its strikes on Iran as the two countries vie for control of two vital waterways.
US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cast doubt on whether Iran is as committed to negotiations as the US, as hostilities continue with no breakthrough in sight.
Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran’s south
The US and Iran have continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting, a day after Yemen's Houthis potentially opened a new front in the war.
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US and Iran exchange fire across Gulf, threatening deal
Iran has responded to US strikes by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that further threatens a ceasefire deal intended to help end their war.
Accord to end war ‘over’ after Iranian strikes: Trump
Donald Trump considers the US-Iran ceasefire deal finished after a flare-up of hostilities, branding the Iranians "sick people" he doesn't want to deal with.
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Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei
Iran is warning Donald Trump to stop his threats or talks will stop, as two more tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians mourn their slain leader.
Iran begins procession for supreme leader’s funeral
Mourners have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war launched by the US and Israel.
Iran warns ships to use approved Hormuz routes, or else
All oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use Iran's approved routes or face a "forceful response", Tehran's military says.
Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks
A tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran exchanged strikes in a major threat to their interim peace deal.
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Hormuz
Iran has slammed US and Gulf calls for freedom in the Strait of Hormuz and is demanding its right to control shipping in the key waterway be respected.
Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran
Tempers have flared between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the war with Iran, laying bare frustrations over the president's deal to end the conflict.
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal
Peace prospects remain uncertain as Iran denies Donald Trump's claims it's agreed to nuclear inspections "to infinity" as well as the fate of its frozen assets.