US seizure of ship could indicate start of ‘new military assault against Iran’

Zohreh Kharazmi, an associate professor at the University of Tehran, says Iranian officials believe the US efforts for a second round of negotiations are merely cover for a renewed military assault.

Iran to decide on talks with US only after naval blockade is lifted

Iran will make a decision on sending its delegation to Pakistan to continue dialogue with the United States only after Washington lifts its naval blockade, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing sources.

Italian deputy PM calls for return to Russian energy imports

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has called on the EU to resume imports of Russian oil and gas, arguing that the bloc should prioritize energy security.

UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza

The United Nations Children’s Fund says it is “outraged” after Israel killed two drivers it had contracted to deliver clean water to families in Gaza.

Israeli army reports striking Lebanon as it accuses `terrorists’ of violating ceasefire

The Israeli military has delivered strikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported as it blamed certain "terrorists" for violating the ceasefire, without specifying their affiliation.

Iran denies it has agreed to transfer enriched uranium

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s National Security Committee, has said Tehran will not accept enriched uranium being transferred out of the country and denied that any commitments to do so had been made, despite US claims to the contrary.

Trump "Prohibits" Israel From Bombing Lebanon

 Israel will end its bombardment campaign against Lebanon after being prohibited from doing so by the United States, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Oil prices fall on optimism the Middle East conflict could be nearing an end

Markets have opened in Asia, and oil prices have fallen as the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire brings optimism that the Middle East conflict could soon end.