Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across defense, energy, trade and investment, as regional tensions dominated their talks in Athens.

A new post by Trump features an image of himself holding a gun in front of a backdrop of explosions, alongside the message "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!" as nuclear negotiations with Iran remain deadlocked and a U.S. naval blockade continues to squeeze the Iranian economy.

GCC heads gather in Jeddah to coordinate a response after months of missile and drone strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, amid criticism of the bloc’s handling of the crisis and uncertainty over a lasting ceasefire.

Tehran signals closer military cooperation with Asian allies following its recent war with the United States and Israel, as ceasefire talks stall and regional tensions remain unresolved

Washington insists nuclear issues must be addressed immediately, while Tehran seeks a phased approach amid rising oil prices and strained global shipping routes.

More than 90 countries issued a joint statement at the United Nations urging maritime security and stability amid rising tensions in the vital shipping corridor

The fallout from the conflict has evolved into a global risk, affecting energy markets, supply chains and national economies alike

Iran's FM Araghchi blamed Washington for the collapse of Pakistan talks, while Trump said Tehran can call if it wants a deal. Pakistani officials say remote negotiations continue, but no in-person meeting is planned anytime soon

Tehran has proposed to the US a deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, while deferring nuclear talks to a later stage. The White House received the proposal but has not committed to engaging with it

Iran recently seized two vessels linked to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in apparent retaliation for the earlier confiscation of an Iranian ship by U.S. authorities.

As the war with Iran reshapes the balance of power in the Middle East, a quieter shift is taking hold in Washington.

The attack caused significant damage to the ship’s bridge, according to reports

Global oil markets are facing unprecedented disruption as conflict in the Middle East restricts flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Industry leaders warn the loss of supply could reshape energy, food, and industrial markets worldwide, with risks extending beyond oil

A container ship with Greek interests was struck in the Persian Gulf after reportedly being fired upon by a Revolutionary Guard vessel, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes.

Attention now turns to whether Donald Trump will follow through on threats to launch a new wave of strikes against Iran, or whether a last-minute extension may be reached