A series of events and developments confirm that repositioning is needed to adapt to new global balances, as Athens watches with deep concern

Iran dominated talks during Trump's 2-day visit to Beijing, China, which wrapped up with a state luncheon

Trump's top priority is Iran, Xi's is Taiwan. As the two leaders meet in Beijing, China holds key strategic leverage on multiple fronts

A full explainer, 50 days into the Iran War, on how the conflict unfolded, what's being negotiated, and what ending it would mean

Fighting flared in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. destroyers came under attack and Iran accused Washington of violating the truce, but both sides said diplomacy was still possible

The United States has temporarily halted a naval operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump cites progress toward a potential agreement with Iran amid ongoing tensions in the region

Washington and Bahrain have proposed a UN-backed resolution that could lead to sanctions on Iran and pave the way for a multinational maritime coalition to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Two vessels — a superyacht linked to a sanctioned Putin ally and a loaded LNG tanker — appear to have cleared the Strait of Hormuz, the first signs of movement through a waterway that has been largely shut for two months.

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

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.