Iran ceasefire deal reshapes Washington’s choices
The Iran ceasefire deal eases immediate escalation but reshapes US-Iran relations, regional calculations, and global diplomacy, with tough tradeoffs ahead.
US-Iran Ceasefire: What the Two-Week Deal Means
Details on the US-Iran ceasefire, how the two-week truce is being monitored, and what it means for diplomacy, regional tension and next steps.
Port of Salalah Gradually Reopens as Lisbon Express Prepares to Resume Operations Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman are set to gradually resume from March 31, 2026, following a period of disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. Authorities have confirmed that the affected zone within the port remains limited, allowing a phased restart of activities while safety and operational […]
EU Urges End to Iran Conflict as Diplomatic Push Intensifies Over Strait of Hormuz
The European Union has stepped up calls for an end to the escalating conflict involving Iran, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urging both the United States and Israel to move toward de escalation. Speaking from Brussels, Kallas emphasized that continuing hostilities risk further destabilizing global markets and increasing geopolitical tensions. She confirmed that the […]
Israel says war with Iran will end only when Israel and United States decide
Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar has said the ongoing war with Iran will continue until Israel and the United States jointly decide the time is right to end the conflict. Speaking in Jerusalem during a meeting with Germany’s foreign minister, Saar declined to provide a specific timeline for when hostilities might conclude. The war between […]
Iran Strikes on Gulf States Risk Expanding War as Regional Coalition Hardens
Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on Gulf states are raising fears of a broader regional war, as analysts warn that Tehran’s actions could push previously cautious neighbours into closer military alignment with the United States. The attacks targeted ports, cities and critical oil infrastructure across several Gulf Cooperation Council states, all of which host […]
Portugal to Attend Trump Peace Council Meetings on Gaza as Observer
Portugal has confirmed it will attend meetings of the Peace Council initiative created US President Donald Trump, with participation strictly limited to an observer role and focused exclusively on matters related to Gaza. The first meeting of the newly established council is scheduled for 19 February. According to a source within Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign […]
Iran Signals Progress in Nuclear Talks as Tensions Simmer in the Gulf
Iran’s foreign minister has described a “window of opportunity” for progress following a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva, even as regional tensions remain elevated due to military activity in the Gulf. The discussions, mediated Oman and held at the residence of its envoy in Geneva, brought together senior […]
Emaar Earnings Lift Dubai Market While Abu Dhabi Ends Nine Day Rally
Dubai’s main stock index closed higher at the end of the week, supported strong corporate earnings from property giant Emaar Properties and its subsidiary Emaar Development, while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark snapped a nine session winning streak. The Dubai Financial Market index rose 0.2 percent, with Emaar Properties climbing 1.2 percent after reporting a 30 percent […]
EU Aviation Safety Agency Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran Airspace Until End of March
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has recommended that EU airlines avoid flying through Iranian airspace until March 31, extending an earlier advisory amid heightened regional tensions and security risks. In a safety bulletin issued on Thursday, the regulator warned that the presence and possible use of a wide range of weapons and air defence […]