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video Update Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday

Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday

  • US president: ‘Maybe I won’t extend it, but the ⁠blockade (on Iranian ports) ‌is ‌going to ‌remain’
  • But he also told reporters aboard Air Force One that ‘I think it’s going to happen,’ referring to a deal
video By Reuters ·

Iran threatens to close Hormuz again as US maintains blockade despite reopening

Iran threatens to close Hormuz again as US maintains blockade despite reopening

  • Tehran says access to Strait of Hormuz could hinge on its approval if pressure continues
  • Donald Trump insists blockade will stay until a broader deal on Iran’s nuclear program is reached
By Agencies ·

Saudi FM in four-way ministerial meeting as hopes rise for permanent end to Middle East war

Saudi FM in four-way ministerial meeting as hopes rise for permanent end to Middle East war

  • Twin breakthroughs in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz have raised hopes of a permanent end to the conflict
By Arab News ·

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Saudi Arabia reiterates Hajj permit rule to safeguard pilgrims for 2026

Saudi Arabia reiterates Hajj permit rule to safeguard pilgrims for 2026

  • Authorities warn of penalties for unauthorized pilgrims as preparations intensify
  • Move aims to streamline crowd control for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings
By Arab News ·

Convoy of tankers is seen leaving Gulf, vessel tracking data shows

Convoy of tankers is seen leaving Gulf, vessel tracking data shows

  • The group comprised ⁠four liquefied ‌petroleum ‌gas carriers and ‌several ‌oil product and chemical tankers
By Reuters ·

Update Pakistan’s military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

Pakistan’s military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

  • Field Marshal Asim Munir met several top Iranian leaders during the trip
By AFP ·

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

  • British nationals, including a 16-year-old, tried to set fire to offices of Persian-language outlet by throwing an “ignited container” that landed in a car park
  • Attack part of a “sustained effort to intimidate Iran International and silence independent Persian-language journalism beyond Iran’s borders,” outlet said
By AFP ·

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

  • British nationals, including a 16-year-old, tried to set fire to offices of Persian-language outlet by throwing an “ignited container” that landed in a car park
  • Attack part of a “sustained effort to intimidate Iran International and silence independent Persian-language journalism beyond Iran’s borders,” outlet said
By AFP ·

Update 10-man Al-Ahli march into AFC Champions League semi-finals but Al-Ittihad crash out

10-man Al-Ahli march into AFC Champions League semi-finals but Al-Ittihad crash out

  • Al-Ahli defeat Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia 2-1 despite losing Ali Majrashi to a red card in the first half
  • Al-Ittihad fall to a 1-0 defeat by Machida Zelvia, with a late equalizer by Danilo Pereira ruled out for handball
By Mohammed Fayad ·