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Mitsotakis meets with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency: What they discussed
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held talks at the Maximos Mansion with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, focusing on global crises and the peaceful use of nuclear energy
US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s initial refusal to support the United States in its operation in the Strait of Hormuz has caused a deep rift in relations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report highlights a tense phone call between Trump and the Saudi crown prince, as well as signals from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent Gulf visit
Theodorikakos: Prices of 2,000 products fell 6% thanks to price cap – Summer price freeze announced
The Development Minister said energy prices are expected to return to pre-war levels within one to two weeks
Papastavrou: Greece seeks key role in India–Middle East–Europe corridor
Greece fully supports the IMEC initiative and is explicitly seeking to become part of the corridor, describing it as a major project for global trade, energy flows and digital connectivity between India, the Middle East and Europe, the minister said
Escalation after U.S. strikes: IRGC launches attacks on U.S. positions in the Gulf
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has carried out a "swift and decisive" response, as Washington and Tehran trade accusations over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon
Iran calls on Gulf states to support the initiative for a nuclear-free Middle East - It describes the presence of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf as a source of regional insecurity
US and Iran see signs of progress over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz as 60-day deadline is set for final deal
Washington and Tehran have agreed on new mechanisms to reduce the risk of escalation, while oil prices fell after the announcement. Deep differences remain over Iran’s nuclear programme
