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Somali piracy surges as US-Iran war drags Red Sea shipping into peril
africa14 days ago

Somali piracy surges as US-Iran war drags Red Sea shipping into peril

Piracy off Somalia has surged amid spillover from the US-Iran war and related Red Sea tensions, with at least 13 ships attacked this year and two hijackings in four days, drone strikes on pirates, and several vessels held for ransom near Puntland. Experts say reduced naval patrols and local anger over foreign trawling are fueling the surge, with possible Turkish involvement under scrutiny, though no confirmed direction from Tehran or Houthi actors.

via BBC|
#africa#bab-al-mandab#maritime-security
Trump says there’s no timetable for Iran talks as US pressure mounts
world17 days ago

Trump says there’s no timetable for Iran talks as US pressure mounts

President Donald Trump told Al Jazeera he has no time schedule for Iran to resume negotiations, saying he’s not in a hurry to see talks and that sanctions (and the conflict) are pressuring Tehran; six months into the war, analysts doubt sanctions alone will force Tehran back to negotiations, even as Iran’s economy deteriorates under rising prices and a plunging rial.

via Al Jazeera|
#al-jazeera#iran#sanctions
Netanyahu accuses Iran of trying to kill his son, heightening Israel-Iran tensions
world-news19 days ago

Netanyahu accuses Iran of trying to kill his son, heightening Israel-Iran tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Channel 14 interview that Iran "tried to kill one of my sons," though it isn’t clear which son was targeted. The claim came as he urged around-the-clock security for former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, calling such protection essential to prevent Iranian gains. The remarks occur amid broader US-Israel tensions with Iran, with oil markets watching as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.

via Hindustan Times|
#iran#israel#netanyahu
Kushner meets Hamas leader as US-Iran war widens and Lincoln morale concerns surface
world27 days ago

Kushner meets Hamas leader as US-Iran war widens and Lincoln morale concerns surface

Live updates on the US-Iran war highlight Adm. Brad Cooper noting the USS Lincoln has among the lowest mental-health cases aboard its carrier group during a long deployment, Kushner's rare talks with Hamas’ Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as Trump’s Gaza plan seeks new momentum, and ongoing regional flare-ups—from Yemen’s Houthis to Lebanon’s border clashes—alongside renewed focus on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global oil markets.

via CNN|
#diplomacy#kushner#middle-east
Trump’s ‘last chance’ warnings in the US-Iran war: threats without lasting deals
world1 month ago

Trump’s ‘last chance’ warnings in the US-Iran war: threats without lasting deals

Since the war against Iran began, Trump has repeatedly threatened heavy strikes and issued “one last chance” ultimatums that were followed by delayed actions or ceasefires, a pattern that has kept the conflict volatile with no durable settlement. Iran denies direct talks with the US and says it is negotiating only via mediators (such as Oman over the Strait of Hormuz), while the war drags into its 23rd week with tensions unresolved and no deal in sight.

via Al Jazeera|
#ceasefire#diplomacy#iran
Iran-US pause in strikes deepens uncertainty as Netanyahu plans meeting with Trump
world-news1 month ago

Iran-US pause in strikes deepens uncertainty as Netanyahu plans meeting with Trump

After a pause in fighting and 13 consecutive nights of strikes, the US has halted bombing Iran, while Tehran rejects any talks with Washington and maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Trump in Washington to push for ending Iran's nuclear program, as Iran’s army says it is “fully prepared for all scenarios” and mediators continue discussions on Hormuz with Oman.

via Hindustan Times|
#benjamin-netanyahu#donald-trump#iran
Gulf States Reassess Ties as US Exit from Iran War Looms
world-news2 months ago

Gulf States Reassess Ties as US Exit from Iran War Looms

With Washington stepping back from the Iran conflict, Gulf countries hosting US bases face pressure to rethink their alignment as Iran’s strikes underscored security risks. Some Gulf states may deepen ties with the US, while others seek to balance with Beijing; Iran’s missiles and drones remain a significant regional threat. Nuclear talks look unlikely to mirror the 2015 deal, and despite strains elsewhere, US-India cooperation endures beyond leadership changes.

via NDTV|
#gulf-states#iran-missile-program#regional-security
Qatar Mediator Arrives in Tehran as Iran Delays Final Decision on US Peace Deal
world-news3 months ago

Qatar Mediator Arrives in Tehran as Iran Delays Final Decision on US Peace Deal

Qatar’s envoy arrived in Tehran to help mediate peace talks as Iran says it has not yet decided on signing the proposed US memorandum of understanding to end the conflict; Iranian officials say any MoU would be a framework for further talks, with a 60-day ceasefire discussion to follow. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump claims a peace deal will be signed today and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen once a framework is in place.

via NDTV|
#iran#peace-deal#qatar-mediation
Graham Questions Pak Mediation Credibility as US-Iran War Deepens and Abraham Accords Loom
world-news3 months ago

Graham Questions Pak Mediation Credibility as US-Iran War Deepens and Abraham Accords Loom

US Senator Lindsey Graham labelled Pakistan’s mediation in the Iran-US war as “problematic” after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks that Pakistan may not join the Abraham Accords; Graham urged Islamabad to respond to Trump’s call for Muslim-majority countries to join the Accords, while Pakistan reiterates its stance that it will not recognize Israel until a Palestinian state is established.

via Hindustan Times|
#abraham-accords#donald-trump#lindsey-graham
GOP Hawks Push Back on Trump Iran Peace Deal as War Talks Progress
world3 months ago

GOP Hawks Push Back on Trump Iran Peace Deal as War Talks Progress

Republican foreign-policy hawks blasted Trump over a floated Iran peace deal, warning that a 60-day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be a disastrous concession that shifts regional power and empowers Iran; critics like Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, and Mike Pompeo urged a tougher stance, while Rubio signaled cautious optimism about any potential progress.

via The Guardian|
#ceasefire#iran#republican-hawks
Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate in US-Iran war
world-news3 months ago

Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate in US-Iran war

Lebanon extends its 45-day ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes continue, while the broader US-Iran confrontation intensifies: Trump warns Iran of a “very bad time” if no peace deal is reached, and Europe is in talks with Tehran over Hormuz transit and fees. Iran signals openness to help from China, UAE rejects Iranian claims of involvement, the UK deploys anti-drone systems, and CENTCOM says it has redirected dozens of ships during its blockade ahead of planned June talks.

via Hindustan Times|
#hezbollah#israel#lebanon