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".

22:55

Middle East conflict

Pakistan awaits Iran confirmation as Vance remains in U.S., officials say- Tuesday, 21 April

Pakistan is confident it can bring Iran to talks with the United States, a senior official said, citing “positive signals” from Tehran, as JD Vance is reportedly set to visit Islamabad on Tuesday for peace talks, according to Axios.

22:36

Middle East conflict

Iran accuses U.S. of breach, vows retaliation; Israel warns south Lebanon residents to avoid areas - Monday 20 April

Iran accuses the United States of breaching a ceasefire after a commercial ship was seized in the Gulf of Oman, vowing retaliation, as Israel warns south Lebanon residents to avoid restricted areas.

21:48

Expert View

Europe energy security: Natural gas role urged to prevent crisis shocks

European countries should expand the role of natural gas in their energy systems to reduce the risk of supply shocks caused by international crises, an energy industry chief has said.

23:49

Middle East conflict

Strait of Hormuz reopened, Iran and U.S. say - Middle East conflict on 17 April

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday (17 April) for the first time since the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's ex-Supreme Leader in air strikes, triggering the Middle East conflict, at the end of February. A U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, however, remains in force. 

12:21

Middle East conflict

Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of a pause in hostilities after weeks of escalating tensions.

10:32

View from Turkiye

Leaders gather in Türkiye to tackle global issues at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026

Antalya is set to become the centre of global diplomacy this week as it hosts the fifth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), a major international gathering that brings together leaders, policymakers and thinkers from across the world.

19:14

View from Kazakhstan

South Korea to import Kazakh oil via routes bypassing Strait of Hormuz

South Korea will import 18 million barrels of Kazakh oil via routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, as it seeks to shield its energy supply from mounting instability in the Middle East.

23:47

Middle East conflict

First round of Lebanon-Israel talks end in Washington as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate - Tuesday, 14 April

A preliminary round of Lebanon-Israel talks has concluded in Washington, marking a tentative diplomatic step as regional tensions rise. The development comes as the United States launches a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

08:31

Middle East conflict

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

Donald Trump has warned that countries providing military weapons to Iran could face sweeping new tariffs, in a move that risks escalating economic tensions despite a recent ceasefire.

14:59

Middle East conflict

Lebanese president urges global intervention to halt Israel-Lebanon war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the world on Sunday to step in and help halt the ongoing war between Israel and Lebanon, warning that diplomacy is the only way to end the conflict and ease civilian suffering.

12:31

Middle East conflict

Iran, U.S. receive 'Islamabad Accord' to end hostilities that could be implemented Monday, a source says

A new proposal to end hostilities between the United States and Iran could come into effect as soon as Monday, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday.

09:06

Middle East conflict

Oil prices rise sharply as conflict in Middle East and threats over Hormuz continue to disrupt supply

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as fears deepened over potential supply shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, unsettling global energy markets and the row over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns for consumers and businesses alike.

19:00

Middle East conflict

India secures Iranian oil for first time in seven years amid global supply disruptions

India has purchased crude oil from Iran for the first time in seven years, as supply disruptions in the Middle East threaten global energy markets.

10:15

Middle East conflict

French-owned ship makes first Western transit of Strait of Hormuz since Iran conflict began

A French-owned container ship has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first passage by a major Western vessel since the outbreak of war involving Iran and the U.S.-Israeli coalition.

15:40

Explainer

Explained: Who the Houthis are and how they could widen the Iran conflict

Fresh Houthi missile and drone strikes on Israel mark a significant widening of the Iran-centred conflict, raising fears the Yemen-based group could open a new front. Their position near the Bab el-Mandeb strait also threatens global shipping and energy flows.

07:06

Middle East Conflict

Iran: 'No enemy troops should survive if adversaries attempt a ground operation' - Middle East conflict on 2 April

Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile missile attacks, tanker incidents and rising casualties across Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf heighten risks to regional stability and energy routes.

20:14

Middle East Conflict

Russia pulls staff, attacks stopped, Trump says Iran wants ceasefire - Middle East conflict on 1 April

There are fears of an oil spill after a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai on Tuesday, while U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran reportedly killed at least two people. A loud explosion was heard in Beirut in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel.

14:42

Energy Security

Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers urgent response from UK, France and Japan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for urgent action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as escalating conflict continues to choke one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

11:52

View from Türkiye

Türkiye intercepts fourth missile amid Middle East tensions, Azerbaijan shows solidarity

Azerbaijan has voiced strong support for Türkiye following the interception of a fourth ballistic missile over Turkish territory on Monday (30 March), amid rising regional tensions.

21:05

Middle East Conflict

Iran-U.S.-Israel tensions rise after strikes and threats of retaliation - 31 March

The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.

20:43

Middle East conflict

Sisi urges Trump to stop Gulf war, warns oil could surge above $200 amid regional tensions

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in the escalating Gulf conflict, warning that only he could prevent it from spreading further.

13:31

Prices Surge

Global markets slide as Iran conflict drives oil surge and recession fears

Stock markets across Asia fell on Monday as escalating conflict involving Iran drove oil prices sharply higher, fuelling fears of inflation and a potential global recession, with investors reacting to disruption risks in the Strait of Hormuz and prolonged hostilities.

12:56

Middle East Crisis

Trump: We will obliterate Iran's electric and oil infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not opened

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S is in talks with the new Iranian regime. He said this in a post on his Truth Social account but warned that the U.S. will "Obliterate" Iran's electric and oil facilities if no deal is reached, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz closure.