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Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Jeddah on April 28, 2026, for their first in-person -
Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on April 23, 2026, after the U.S. military seizedUS and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20,China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
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Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during theIran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
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Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran,Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 -
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talksRussia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a three-day tour of Gulf states with a series of high-levelUK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend bombing operations against Iran for two weeks underUS suspends bombing of Iran as Pakistan secures two-week conditional ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 8, 2026 -
United States President Donald Trump said that “all hell” will break loose if Iran does not agreeTrump threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not opened immediately
Middle East, News, US April 6, 2026 -
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take urgentGCC chief calls on UN Security Council to halt Iranian attacks on Gulf states and secure maritime routes
Middle East, News April 3, 2026














