12:25
Strait of Hormuz

No tolls as Oman opens alternative paths through Hormuz

Oman has announced measures to keep vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz, confirming it will maintain free passage and impose no tolls as efforts continue to restore navigation through the strategic waterway.

08:45
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 24 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 24 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.   

11:29
Middle East conflict

Fifth round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations to hold in Washington

Lebanon heads into a new round of talks with Israel in Washington, seeking progress on key security issues and an Israeli withdrawal timeline. The negotiations, however, are being overshadowed by Iran's decision to fold Lebanon-related issues into its broader talks with the U.S.

08:12
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 23 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 23 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.  

19:27
U.S.-Iran Deal

Ceasefire in Lebanon key to success of U.S.–Iran deal

The signing of a historic 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran on 17 June has formally ended months of high-intensity conflict. Yet despite the agreement, tensions surrounding Lebanon threaten the durability of the fragile peace.

14:54
View from Tehran

Iran and U.S. move to technical talks after progress in Switzerland

Deputy Foreign Minister for International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi is leading the Iranian delegation in technical-level talks with the United States after the senior team, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left Switzerland for Tehran on Monday.

11:26
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 22 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 22 June, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

15:39
U.S.-Iran talks

U.S.-Iran peace talks open in Switzerland amid Hormuz dispute

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of Hormuz threatened to overshadow efforts to advance a tentative deal to end the war.

10:15
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 21 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 20 June, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

03:10
Middle East Conflict

Iran negotiator invokes Minab victims upon arrival in Switzerland

Iran's top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, has said that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships again, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the U.S. and Israel. Lebanon has said Israeli strikes killed 16 people on Saturday.

02:22
U.S. Iran World Cup

U.S. defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions

The United States will continue reviewing Iran's travel arrangements at the 2026 World Cup, but current restrictions remain in place despite Tehran's plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA, a White House official said.

10:17
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 20 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 20 June, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

04:28
Middle East Conflict

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.

21:24
Pakistan Iran

Pakistan and Iran fast-track border trade zone to boost trade

Pakistan and Iran are accelerating efforts to transform their shared border from a historically volatile frontier into a hub for trade and investment, as both countries advance plans for a special economic zone and pursue a target of $10 billion in bilateral trade.

05:17
Middle East Conflict

Oil prices drop as Iran-U.S. agreement eases Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as an interim agreement between the United States and Iran came into effect, marking a tentative de-escalation in a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and heightened regional tensions.

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