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“We will take revenge on the despicable murderers,” says Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei; Tehran rules out talks until US shifts stance
Iran's new supreme leader stated that the country would seek revenge for the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, just hours after Donald Trump issued warnings to Tehran
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
US Congress passes historic war powers measure to curb Trump’s military action in Iran
The Senate vote marks the first time both chambers of Congress have approved a war powers resolution directing a president to end US military action, although the measure is non-binding
Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘will never return to pre-war conditions’ despite US sanctions relief
Tehran says it will continue to maintain control of the key Gulf waterway, as Washington pauses some oil-related sanctions during talks aimed at ending the Middle East war
Optimism as well as obstacles after first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland
US Vice President J.D. Vance said Donald Trump’s threats briefly interrupted the Swiss talks but did not derail them, as negotiators pushed ahead with a fragile 60-day roadmap covering Iran, Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
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
