File photo: United States Air Force personnel at RAF Fairford The suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford has put a possible Iran link back in focus after US secretary of state Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was “clearly” involved, without naming the country or providing evidence. The development comes as British counter-terrorism investigators continue … Read more
Brent crude oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal aimed at resolving the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures rose $2.60, or 2.49%, to $106.92 a barrel at 0803 GMT. Brent crude oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal. … Read more
‘American terrorist army’: Iran claims second US drone seized in Hormuz (Reuters file photo) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy has claimed it captured a second advanced US unmanned underwater vehicle, the Remus 600, in the Strait of Hormuz.According to a statement carried by Iranian state broadcaster IRIB on Sunday, the operation targeted what … Read more
Mike Waltz said Trump was not convinced that Iran was negotiating in good faith. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict because Tehran wanted sanctions relief and other concessions before negotiations on its nuclear programme.“They were asking for everything up front,” … Read more
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the UNGA (Photo: AP). Chinese Vice President Han Zheng indirectly asked the United States to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday.“Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and … Read more
By Scott DiSavino Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war NEW YORK, Sept 25 – Oil prices fell about 2% on Friday on mounting hopes for a truce between the US and Iran and talk about a possible US ban on diesel exports, even as traders worried that increasing … Read more
The U.S. Army identified the 19th U.S. service member to die while deployed in support of the war with Iran as Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, of Norfolk, Virginia. Wilkerson died September 18 “as a result of a non-combat-related incident,” the Army said Wednesday, September 23, according to the Military Times. Her passing added another … Read more
File photo: Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Donald Trump US president Donald Trump hosted a grand welcome for Chinese president Xi Jinping but in the background of this fanfare, an investigation by the Wall Street Journal has shown how China has been supporting Iran militarily in its war against the US.When the US … Read more
Iran might become a key topic of discussion between two leaders (File photo from when Trump visited China) Iran could emerge as a sensitive issue when US President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Thursday, amid a report that Chinese entities provided Tehran with high-resolution satellite imagery before an Iranian missile … Read more
‘Will a deal be made’ or ‘do I drive them into hell’: Trump’s ‘big decision’ on Iran US President Donald Trump said he has a “big decision to make” on Iran as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, laying out two stark choices: Striking a deal with Tehran or “annihilate” the Islamic … Read more