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Update US says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

US says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

  • Tehran insisted on Tuesday that Washington was no longer in a position to ‘dictate’ policy to others
  • US official: President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war
By AFP ·

Iran needs ‘credible guarantees’ against attacks before Gulf can be stable: envoy

Iran needs ‘credible guarantees’ against attacks before Gulf can be stable: envoy

  • The ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed a Security Council session initiated by Bahrain, in which dozens of countries condemned Iran for exerting control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz
By AFP ·

Special Saudi UN envoy warns of risks to global trade and energy security as result of Hormuz crisis

Saudi UN envoy warns of risks to global trade and energy security as result of Hormuz crisis

  • Abdulaziz Alwasil calls during high-level UN Security Council debate for greater efforts to protect key waterways and safeguard international shipping
  • As world deals with ‘an unprecedented economic, social, political and environmental crisis, ensuring the safety and security of maritime navigation is more important than ever,’ he says
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

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Israel could become ‘incompatible with Jewish values’: UK rabbis

Israel could become ‘incompatible with Jewish values’: UK rabbis

  • Progressive Judaism leaders Charley Baginsky, Josh Levy call challenging Israeli govt a ‘Jewish obligation’
  • Current political direction poses ‘existential threat’ to Israeli state, wider faith
By Arab News ·

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

  • The same man was suspected of later opening fire on the ground floor of a court building in another part of central Athens
By AP ·

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

  • Top security body has approved a ‌temporary scheme for businesses to access the global Internet with fewer restrictions
  • Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for the last 60 days, with outages inflicting heavy economic damage
By Reuters ·

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

  • Top security body has approved a ‌temporary scheme for businesses to access the global Internet with fewer restrictions
  • Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for the last 60 days, with outages inflicting heavy economic damage
By Reuters ·