03:46

Middle East conflict

Iran-U.S. peace talks stalled as Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks with Putin

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks. 

11:33

View from Iran

Iranian FM Araghchi in St Petersburg after regional talks on ceasefire and U.S. tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St Petersburg on Monday after visits to Pakistan and Oman for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, including a fragile ceasefire, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace negotiations with the U.S.

08:27

Oil price

Oil climbs nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.

07:48

Middle East conflict

Trump urges Iran to 'pick up the phone' as Araghchi visits Pakistan, Oman and Russia for further talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran can contact the United States directly if it wishes to negotiate an end to the conflict between the two countries, now in its second month.

00:14

Middle East conflict

Trump cancels U.S. envoys for peace talks as Iran's Foreign Minister leaves Islamabad - Sunday 26 April

U.S. President Donald Trump says it was "too expensive" for Witkoff and Kushner to go to Islamabad as Iran says they are waiting to see if America is "truly serious about diplomacy". Israel's armed forces has launched a missle attack into Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into north Israel.

06:55

Middle East Conflict

live President Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Pakistan for Iran talks - Saturday, 25 April

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war suffered a setback on Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan for talks, even as parallel regional diplomacy continued and military tensions escalated in Lebanon.

00:08

Middle East Conflict

U.S. expands Iran diplomacy effort with envoy mission to Pakistan - Friday, 24 April

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.

21:43

Middle East

Trump envoys to visit Pakistan for Iran talks as cautious progress reported

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday for Pakistan-mediated talks with Iran, the White House said.

19:25

Strait of Hormuz

Iran balances diplomacy and pressure in Strait of Hormuz, expert says

Iran is pursuing a dual-track strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, balancing cooperation with South Korea while increasing military pressure, as tensions disrupt shipping and raise concerns over regional stability.

14:27

Middle East tensions

Iran denies internal rifts as tensions persist with U.S. and Israel

Iran’s leadership has presented a united front, rejecting claims of internal divisions amid continued tensions with the U.S. and Israel following a fragile ceasefire and stalled Iran–U.S. talks.

13:38

View from the UK

Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and UK food prices

The Middle East conflict is pushing up energy prices and feeding into UK food costs, with businesses warning the impact is reaching consumers through everyday grocery bills.

08:19

Middle East conflict

White House seeks 'best deal' to end Iran war, Trump wants peace to be 'everlasting'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to end his conflict with Iran and said he was in no rush to reach a peace agreement and wanted it to be "everlasting," while continuing to assert that the U.S. had a clear upper hand in the naval stand-off in the Strait.

07:40

Middle East conflict

Leaders of Israel and Lebanon could be hosted at White House for future talks

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following talks at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (23 April).

00:31

Middle East conflict

Trump says Hormuz under 'total control', closed until Iran agrees to deal - Thursday, 23 April

The U.S. military is redirecting at least three Iranian-flagged tankers after intercepting them in Asian waters near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tehran said U.S. breaches, blockades and threats are undermining “genuine negotiations.”

15:58

Middle East Conflict

European logistics firms buoyed by Middle East disruption but demand risks loom

European logistics companies are set to report stronger first-quarter profits, benefiting from supply chain disruption linked to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, though analysts warn the conflict could weaken demand later this year.

12:30

Middle East conflict

Prolonged U.S.-Iran standoff likely as both sides avoid escalation

The current standoff between the U.S. and Iran is likely to continue in the near term, with both sides seeking to outlast the other rather than escalate into a wider conflict, according to political analyst Orkhan Nabiyev.

11:51

View from Iran

Iran slams Israel-U.S. bombing of its communications infrastructure and space facilities

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York strongly protested against U.S. and Israel targeting multiple civilian infrastructure related to communications and space centre facilities, and also urged regional countries to prevent their territory being used for "military aggression".

08:36

Middle East conflict

Iran and U.S. remain divided on ceasefire, blockade, nuclear issues and control of strait

The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to expire earlier this week, remained unclear. In a sharp turn around hours after threatening renewed violence, President Donald Trump made what appeared to be a unilateral announcement on Tuesday that the U.S. would extend the Iran war ceasefire

07:55

Middle East conflict

Three Iranian oil tankers intercepted by U.S. in Asian waters, Iran seizes two container ships

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in ‌Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday, exclusively to Reuters.

22:55

Middle East conflict

Iran targets three vessels, seizes two over maritime violations as U.S. ceasefire holds – Wednesday, 22 April

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted three vessels, seizing two of them for alleged maritime violations and transferring them to Iranian shores, as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is extending its ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a proposal.