Global oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after signs emerged that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a potential peace agreement that could eventually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Brent crude futures fell $4.71, or 4.55%, to settle near $98.83 per barrel. US West […]
Iran and US Close to Gulf War Agreement, Report Says
The United States and Iran are moving closer to a possible agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Gulf, according to sources familiar with the talks. The proposed deal could ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of military escalation and disruptions to global energy supplies. A source confirmed that a report […]
Oil Falls as US Moves to Free Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices edged lower on Monday after Donald Trump said Washington would begin efforts to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, although the absence of a US-Iran peace deal kept crude trading above $100 a barrel. Brent crude futures fell 64 cents, or 0.59%, to $107.53 a barrel by 2308 GMT, extending a […]
US Plans Iran Talks in Islamabad as Tehran Declines Further Negotiations
The United States has confirmed that its negotiators will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran, while Tehran has rejected plans for a second round of negotiations, exposing a widening gap between the two sides even as diplomatic efforts continue. US President Donald Trump said American officials would be in Pakistan on Monday to pursue […]
US President Donald Trump Says ‘Good News’ on Iran but Keeps Details Under Wraps
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was “some pretty good news” regarding Iran, but stopped short of providing details on whether a broader peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict was close, underscoring continued uncertainty in high-stakes negotiations. Speaking on Air Force One late on Friday, Trump struck an optimistic tone about developments in the […]
“I might go if the deal is done in Islamabad”: Trump Hints at Pakistan Visit
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he may travel to Pakistan as early as this weekend for a fresh round of negotiations with Iran, highlighting Islamabad’s growing role as a key diplomatic hub in efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters, Trump said a second round of talks with Iranian […]
Pakistan Steps Into Global Spotlight as Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian FMs to arrive in Islamabad for Urgent Peace Talks
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are set to arrive in Islamabad for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. The visit, scheduled for March 29 to 30, comes at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Officials […]
After 5-Day Pause, US President Donald Trump Extends Iran Attack Halt by 10 More Days
US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh 10-day pause on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, just three days after initially ordering a 5-day halt. The move signals a cautious shift toward diplomacy, even as tensions between the two sides remain high. Trump said negotiations are “going very well,” but added that he is not […]
Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Attack on Iran as Explosions Reported in Tehran
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Israel announced that it had launched a pre-emptive military strike against Iran, marking a major escalation in tensions in the Middle East. The attack, which Israeli officials say was planned months in advance, was described as necessary to neutralize threats against the State of Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told […]