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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 ·

UN’s Guterres says Strait of Hormuz opening is good step, move welcomed by UK and France

UN’s Guterres says Strait of Hormuz opening is good step, move welcomed by UK and France

  • President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said they would keep planning an international mission to restore maritime security
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 ·

Lebanese president says negotiations are ‘not a weakness’

Lebanese president says negotiations are ‘not a weakness’

  • Says he wants Lebanon to chart its own course after weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah
  • Aoun says country will make its own decisions and stand by demands shared across Lebanese society
By AP ·

Update US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

  • Waiver aims to stabilize energy prices amid Iran war and Middle East tensions
  • Analyst warns energy market tools are ‘nearly exhausted’
By Reuters ·

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 ·

Al-Ahli march into ACL Elite semis as Al-Ittihad exit in defeat to Machida Zelvia

Al-Ahli march into ACL Elite semis as Al-Ittihad exit in defeat to Machida Zelvia

  • Al-Ahli defeated Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 despite Ali Majrashi seeing red in the first half
  • Al-Ittihad fall to Japan’s Machida Zelvia in 1-0 defeat, with late Danilo Pereira equalizer called off for handball
By Mohammed Fayad ·