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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20, -
Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations with the United States, while a new confrontationUS seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran rejects talks as ceasefire faces collapse
Middle East, News, US April 20, 2026 -
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
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed thatUS President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 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
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 -
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade IranianNATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockadingUS orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse
Middle East, News, US April 13, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure could be destroyed if Tehran doesTrump threatens to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not opened
Middle East, News, US March 31, 2026 -
Qatar’s prime minister held high-level talks in Washington on March 27, 2026, with senior United StatesQatari Prime Minister visits US to hold high-level talks as Iran war intensifies
Middle East, News, US March 28, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington is in contact with a “respected” Iranian figure,Trump signals possible Iran deal as war enters fourth week
Middle East, News March 24, 2026














