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.

Terrorist groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital Bamako as armed terrorist groups launch apparently coordinated attacks across the country.

Iran claims significant portion of missile capabilities ‘remains unused’

The spokesperson for Iran’s Defence Ministry, General Reza Talaei-Nik, has stated that a “significant portion of the missile capabilities” of the country “remains unused”, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.

Pentagon Still Seeks Funds to Restore Missile Stockpile Spent in Iran

The Pentagon is still struggling to secure funding to expedite the replenishment of critical munitions used up during the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.