US Treasury chief says blockade will soon force Iran to ‘reduce oil production’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his department has stepped up financial pressure on Tehran and moved to dismantle the networks sustaining the Iranian economy.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel OPEC

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting the OPEC and OPEC+ groups of major oil producing nations next month after nearly 60 years of membership.

Russia says Europe’s drone supplies to Ukraine could have ‘unpredictable consequences’

Russia’s Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Tuesday that Europe’s supply of drones to Kyiv for strikes on Russian territory could lead to unpredictable consequences, Interfax news agency reported.

US, Iran discussing return to pre-conflict status quo

The first stage of a potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States could involve both sides returning to the status quo before the conflict began, CNN reported.

Putin Meets Iran’s Top Diplomat in St. Petersburg

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Abbas Araghchi and said Moscow would do everything in its power, alongside regional states, to help bring peace to the Middle East as soon as possible.

US forces turn back 38 ships as blockade of Iranian ports continue

Central Command (CENTCOM) says that US forces are continuing to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters.

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington event

US Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin".

Iran’s Araghchi leaves Pakistan ahead of planned visit by US envoys

Iran’s foreign minister wrapped up a diplomatic visit to Islamabad on Saturday before the planned arrival of US negotiators, as Pakistani mediators pushed for new talks to end the Middle East war.