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Iran

France’s Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran’s president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with France's President Emmanuel Macron in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2024. Iran's Presidency/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with France's President Emmanuel Macron in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2024. Iran's Presidency/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

US says airline jet fuel costs jumped 56% in March, amid US-Israel war with Iran

Surging jet fuel prices have created the air travel industry’s biggest crisis since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Surging jet fuel prices have created the air travel industry’s biggest crisis since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump sees ‘very good chance’ of Iran deal, but threatens strikes if not

US President Donald Trump threatened "bombing the hell" out of Iran if a peace deal is not forthcoming.
US President Donald Trump threatened "bombing the hell" out of Iran if a peace deal is not forthcoming.

Trump says Iran wants to make a deal

US President Donald Trump delivering remarks at the White House on May 6.
US President Donald Trump delivering remarks at the White House on May 6.

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Strait of Hormuz mission

French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle departs from Souda Bay, on the island of Crete, Greece, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis
French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle departs from Souda Bay, on the island of Crete, Greece, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis

US media report points to memorandum to end war after Trump pauses mission to open strait

The US expects Iranian responses on several key points in the next 48 hours.
The US expects Iranian responses on several key points in the next 48 hours.

CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew

A cargo ship boat model is pictured in front of the CMA CGM logo in this illustration taken March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A cargo ship boat model is pictured in front of the CMA CGM logo in this illustration taken March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Chinese counterpart before Trump’s Beijing trip

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on May 6, underscoring close ties between the two countries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on May 6, underscoring close ties between the two countries.

Iran says it is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US wants ‘concrete actions’ on Iran from next Iraqi PM

New Iraqi Prime Minister designate Ali al-Zaidi, uses a phone at his office in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 28.
New Iraqi Prime Minister designate Ali al-Zaidi, uses a phone at his office in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 28.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.