Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks
While Beijing worked behind the scenes to convince Iran to hold peace talks with the U.S. in Pakistan last month, analysts say it would not act solely at Washington’s behest.
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US President Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
Iran had responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more…
US President Trump calls strikes on Iran a ‘love tap’
US-Iran tensions rose after explosions in southern Iran and naval exchanges near Hormuz, even as President Trump insisted the ceasefire remained in effect.
Pakistan hopeful about agreement between US and Iran: FO
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi also said Pakistan would welcome a settlement between Iran and the US wherever it may be reached.
China ready to help restart talks, de-escalate Mideast crisis, foreign minister Wang says
China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, and appreciates Iran's willingness to seek a political settlement through diplomatic means, Foreign…
Energy shock: Dawn
Last month, the International Energy Agency predicted that both oil supply and demand growth would be slow compared to last year.
US pressure mounts on Seoul over Hormuz coalition
The existence of multiple tracks does not necessarily give South Korea leverage, an expert says.
Active neutrality in a dangerous era: Malaysia’s test from Hormuz to Strait of Malacca
Malaysia does not need to be a military actor in the US-Iran conflict to be strategically affected by it, says the writer.
President Trump says US to start escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz
Mr Trump said “countries from all over the world” had requested American aid in navigating through the key waterway and out of the Gulf.
Iran reviewing US response to 14-point plan
US Special Envoy on Middle East Steve Witkoff told CNN the US was “in conversation” with Iran as they weighed negotiations to end the war.