The USA and Iran are reportedly preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Details released by US officials outline a broad framework…

Tensions in the Gulf have risen sharply after the USA carried out what it described as self-defence strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The military said the…

Tensions between the USA and Iran remain dangerously high despite ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic efforts. On 25 May, there were new US airstrikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and ships allegedly…

The Government has softened planned sanctions banning imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil in third countries, citing concerns over rising fuel prices and supply disruption caused by conflict in…

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, as diplomatic efforts intensify to ease tensions between Iran and the USA over the Strait of Hormuz.…

With the two week cease-fire between the USA and Iran in a fragile state, Donald Trump has expressed optimism that a peace agreement may be close, with potential new talks under discussion as…

Keir Starmer has travelled to Saudi Arabia to engage with Gulf allies following the two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran. Although the visit was planned prior to the ceasefire announcement, it now…

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Donald Trump has alternated between signalling possible de-escalation and threatening further military action, leaving the situation highly uncertain. Increased military deployments in the Gulf region…

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has disrupted global energy supplies, sending oil prices higher and straining economies, especially across Asia. With nearly 90% of shipments through the strait…

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% amid growing concerns that conflict in the Middle East will drive up inflation in the UK. The decision follows rising energy prices linked…