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“US President Donald Trump signaled progress on Tuesday in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran reported “intensive” exchanges while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.”
“AS the threat of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran lingers, a parallel diplomatic process — facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan — is attempting to avert a devastating return to hostilities.”
“Iran’s Khamenei gives government powers to hold talks on war AI generated TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government has been granted more authority by the country’s supreme leader to pursue peace talks, signalling a potential diplomatic…”
“Distaste for Russian diplomat forces US to cancel G-20 photo session Michael Crowley AI generated WASHINGTON – A US-hosted gathering of foreign ministers got off to an awkward start on Oct 30 when a planned group photo was cancelled after some diplomats…”
“Many participants worried that renewed US strikes on Iran would send oil prices sharply higher, deepening the pain, they said.”
“A US official said the State Department had taken the family photo off the official agenda on Friday, US time, because Washington did not want it to become a spectacle or distraction.”
“THE world had good reason to watch the US midterm elections with bated breath, because their outcome would not only determine the balance of power in Washington, but also shape the course of major international conflicts — particularly in the Middle East —…”
“So many Americans held their noses at so many other things, but in the end his own decision-making on Iran will haunt the rest of his presidency.”
“The GOP's sweeping midterm losses are drawing a positive response from several foreign leaders who have clashed with President Donald Trump, with some expressing hope that Democrats' victories could lead to a shift in U.S. policy on major global issues.”
“…ion of inquiry to investigate that debacle; unresolved wars on multiple fronts; suspicions that Netanyahu’s closest aides received thousands from Qatar; soaring cost of living and criminality; mounting international isolation; and the clear and present danger…”
“… talks are aimed at reopening the strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in Yemen. - The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, keeping rates at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in over…”
“But he wants more focus on diplomacy and told Army Radio this month it is “not an achievable goal” to overthrow the Iranian government.”
“Araghchi last month proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the US agreed to lift its blockade of Iranian ports, release frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, among other conditions.”
“The orders suggest Iran is prepared to widen the war across the region — and possibly further — if the US and Israel launch a new attack on Iran, further alarming Gulf countries came under attacks from Iran earlier in the year and which have been urging the…”
“Tehran’s demands include the lifting of a US maritime blockade on Iranian ports, waivers on oil sanctions, and a truce for regional conflicts, including in Lebanon where Israeli forces continue to occupy the country’s south.”
“An Iran that seeks it through reparations, tolls, and coercion would place us in an impossible position between our western neighbour and the Gulf states on which so much of our economy depends.”
“…ace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the heart of Gulf states’ plans to avert what they regard as a disastrous renewal of war between Iran and…”
“Tehran wants the US blockade of its ports lifted and sanctions on Iranian oil exports removed.”
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) doubled down on accusations of foreign interference in last week’s election, despite calls for compromise from the President.”
“Buoyed by US elections Eisenkot has warned Netanyahu against launching a new war with his ally US President Donald Trump against Iran, which could help the Israeli prime minister push for a unity government or to run out the clock until new elections.”
“Warning not to erode democracy, Sohlberg said, “There is one thing on which we must agree: election results, as lawfully determined, are binding on us all.””
“Iran has called the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz “unconvincing” as US President Donald Trump confirmed launching strikes on an Iranian island near the strategic waterway.”
“A U.S. official, who wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said Monday that the strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against the U.S. in the strait.”
“US strikes key Iranian island as Trump talks up prospects of peace deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 3, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic…”
“… factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace in Iran, DW spoke with Omid Memarian of DAWN, a Washington-based think tank focused on reforming the US's Middle East policy; the Finland-based political scientist Leila Morovati; and Babak…”
“… factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace in Iran, DW spoke with Omid Memarian of DAWN, a Washington-based think tank focused on reforming the US's Middle East policy; the Finland-based political scientist Leila Morovati; and Babak…”
“… factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace in Iran, DW spoke to three analysts: Omid Memarian of DAWN, a Washington-based think tank focused on reforming US Middle East policy; Finland-based political scientist Leila Morrovati; and Babak Rezaei…”
“Even among the military junta, cracks are emerging as economic sanctions and a military blockade imposed by the US continue to wreak economic havoc on the regime.”
“In June, the joint US-Iran memorandum promised to “terminate all types of sanctions” and envisioned a reconstruction fund of at least $300 billion; within days Treasury authorized Iranian oil sales, payable in dollars — relief Tehran never got under Barack…”
“…blic and private channels to answer any attack with strikes on economic and civilian targets across the region A return to bombing would be a sharp pivot from the economic squeeze, in which sanctions and a naval blockade have choked off Iran’s oil sales for…”
“The conditions include a ceasefire across the Middle East, the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US naval blockade.”
“…redominantly Qatari mediation, was sent to the secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council, Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday and requires Tehran to agree to make commitments on its nuclear programme at the start of a process that would lead to the opening of…”
“Vance sent the letter to Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive peace negotiations, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter.”
“And Trump could use a Republican defeat in the midterms as an excuse to exact revenge on Iran’s leaders, whom he blames for rising prices and his historically low approval rating that fell to 30% in early October.”
“Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after US midterm elections, officials say Netanyahu is working with senior US figures to persuade Trump to launch a quick but extensive air campaign in Iran, an official said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…”
“A US-brokered local ceasefire in southern Ukraine held for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, as an estimated 2,000 people remain stranded in Oleshky.”
“"Russia maintains close contacts with the US on space, including with Elon Musk," the embassy wrote.”
“The comments on Wednesday came after Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and the House on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to US President Donald Trump, fuelled in part by deep frustration over the US and Israel’s war on Iran.”
“…odymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that Democratic gains in the United States midterm elections will bring more help for Kyiv, as European officials urged the new US Congress to ramp up pressure on Russia to end Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War…”
“Kim and his scaling back of joint U.S.-South Korean military drills have alarmed Asian allies, while sparking speculation that he is seeking a foreign policy win as his war with Iran stalls.”
“Many winning candidates were progressives who campaigned against military aid to Israel and the US-Israeli war on Iran.”
“On the eve of a midterm election that ended in an unequivocal rejection of his brand of politics, even Donald Trump seemed to recognize that the US-Israel relationship has become a political liability.”
“Iran has said it is prepared to discuss its nuclear programme but wants the US to lift its naval blockade and ease sanctions on its oil sales.”
“For example, Trump can continue to order new airstrikes on Iran, impose economic sanctions and directly negotiate with world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.”
“The US military then escalated its own strikes on Iran, reimposed the blockade and introduced new sanctions on Iran.”
“When asked about US interests in Taiwan, she dodged the question, admitting, “I’m not that informed on national security.””
“Iran has continued to push its seven-point deal as the only one on the table, which includes demands that the US pay for war damages, end its economic pressure campaign and free the regime’s ports from the naval blockade.”
“Decisions made in Washington affect both US adversaries such as Iran and countries such as Ukraine, which is seeking more support from the United States.”
“The chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces has laid out five conditions for what he calls a roadmap to lasting security, as Qatar said it was “hopeful” that Tehran and Washington could reach a deal paving the way for future negotiations, despite overnight US…”
“All the rest: OIL PRICES PLUNGE: Domestic and international oil prices plummeted today on the news a draft proposal for a peace deal between Washington and Tehran had been circulated after days of talks between Iran and Qatar.”
“The president, however, has publicly rejected the use of nuclear weapons in the war, stating earlier this month that America has no need for it in place of conventional bombs and economic pressures on Iran.”
“He said Iranian attacks on US Navy vessels in September prompted them to stop venturing into the critical waterway since.”
“The risk is compounded by Ukraine's dwindling air-defence capabilities, with the US restricting supplies of Patriot interceptors amid a global shortage linked to the war on Iran.”
“He told us the baby had suffered respiratory complications and was readmitted to the ICU where he died on Thursday.”
“Those conditions include unfreezing Iranian assets abroad, ending the months-long US naval blockade of Iranian ports, lifting longstanding sanctions and ending the war on all fronts.”
“The midterm elections in the United States are just around the corner: On Tuesday, November 3, American voters will choose their representatives to the US Congress.”
“He said Trump believes “time is on his side”, pointing to “strict economic pressure” on Iran, including the US naval blockade that has curtailed Tehran’s ability to export oil as well as sanctions on Iranian aviation and land border closures by several other…”
“This article first appeared on our partner site, Independent Persian At a time when the Islamic Republic of Iran remains at odds with the international community over its nuclear programme, and repression and censorship show no signs of easing, some have…”
“But she once embodied Republicans’ claim of the underlying reason for US societal decay: the poor are a bunch of fraudsters.”
“Former US diplomats, national security officials urge Trump to enforce Russian sanctions law Nearly 20 experts said recent U.S. policy decisions risk putting the goal of ending Russia’s war on Ukraine further out of reach, according to a letter to the…”
“JD Vance letter may offer last chance to avert fresh conflict between US and Iran Hopes of averting a major new conflagration between Iran and the US could rest on Iran’s response to a personal letter from the US vice-president, JD Vance.”
“Beat the blockade: Reuters said Iran has “created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both the US naval blockade and Western sanctions.””
“…ment Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said progress depends on Iran’s seven conditions being met – including the lifting of sanctions, ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees to an end to US-Israeli strikes, and the unfreezing of Iranian…”
“…ecognised by the international community, within the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital”, and “an end to the US-Israeli wars of aggression in the Middle East and against Iran, and full solidarity with the peoples of Cuba, Venezuela and…”
“The latest push has blended incentives for Moscow – including sanctions relief – with pressure on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.”
“He struck a deal with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to buy nearly 5m tonnes of diesel, overriding US sanctions on Moscow.”
“(Edgar Su/Reuters) On Feb. 27, the day before the U.S. and Israel kickstarted their war against Iran, the price of oil was $67 US per barrel.”
“Like many Syrians, Marwan used to rely on help from aid agencies.”
“Intensifying hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have disrupted oil supplies and heightened the risk of a wider regional conflict, eight months since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.”
“The transport, tracked by the pressure group Greenpeace, is the first phase of a contentious supply deal negotiated between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin earlier this month, reversing years of sanctions on Russia oil.”
“The latest U.S. announcement [on Oct. 9] to impose institutional sanctions puts the entire court at risk,” she argued, adding that Brussels will use the next six months "to open dialogue and look for solutions.””
“Trump is trying to blame the inflationary surge in US gasoline and diesel prices on these attacks, even though their effect on the global market is small compared to the diminished flow through the strait of Hormuz.”
“The Ukrainian President warned that “a lot of things” - including US economic deals with Russia - now depend on Tuesday’s votes, in an interview with The Sun.”
“Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, trading criticism over the war in Iran, tariffs and the economy just five days before midterm elections.”
“The budget deficit this year has swelled beyond forecast s due to lavish military spending and tepid economic growth amid sanctions, high interest rates for non-military companies, labor shortages and Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and export terminals.”
“On Wednesday, prime minister Edi Rama’s government adopted legislative measures imposing fines of up to 500,000 leks (€5,500, US$6,130) for “anyone who chooses to remain in a crowd” that is carrying out acts of violence or looting in a public space, or…”
“ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday signalled a cautious shift in its approach to the newly imposed US sanctions on Iran, saying it would adhere to “all applicable sanctions regimes” under international and domestic law, a formulation that goes beyond Islamabad’s…”
“US sanctions are pushing Iran's weakened aviation sector toward deeper isolation, making international travel less predictable and raising new risks for trade and cargo.”
“He was arrested in the United States in 2016 while on vacation and accused of money laundering and violating US sanctions on Iran.”
“He is betting that keeping those sanctions in reserve will help bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, a strategy drawing criticism from Republican allies amid questions about whether Moscow believes he will ever use them.”
“Four weeks after signing into law new sanctions on Russia, Donald Trump has stunned even some of his own Republican colleagues.”
“Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which came on the heels of him easing certain sanctions on Russian diesel.”
“Trump has also denied ordering a reduction in speeds on the US government-owned and—controlled Starshield network after Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX developed it, said the order could only have come from the White House.”
“One exception, in the wake of this year's US war with Iran, has been badly needed US-made Patriot air defence missiles.”
“Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine OSLO - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed on Oct 20 the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks…”
“After days of finger-pointing about changes to Starlink’s speed in Ukraine, Elon Musk said in a post on X that the company had acted after Ukraine violated the company’s rules by using Starlink for offensive drone strikes.”
“The US has pressed Ukraine to suspend strikes on Russian oil refineries, which it argues added to high energy prices, a sensitive issue for the Trump administration amid its war on Iran and US midterm elections next month.”
“Starlink access to Ukraine 'restored', claims Trump US president Donald Trump said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had restored Ukraine's Starlink access, one of the issues linked to a rift between Washington and Kyiv that has cast doubt on US support for Ukraine.”
“Moscow's gains are not: sanctions relief and American pressure on Kyiv to spare Russian refineries.”
“Log in President Donald Trump on Wednesday seconded his roving peace envoy’s fawning description of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” and praised the autocratic leader for having released an American his government had taken hostage after…”
“Log in President Donald Trump on Wednesday seconded his roving peace envoy’s obsequious description of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” and praised the autocratic leader for having released an American his government had taken hostage after…”
“Trump decided Friday to waive sanctions on Russia in a bill that Congress overwhelmingly passed to support Ukraine.”
“Intensifying the discord, Trump waived key US Russia-related sanctions and tariffs on Friday, shortly before they were scheduled to take effect.”
“Experts say that surge in energy costs is mainly the result of the US-Israeli war with Iran, which brought Iranian attacks on energy facilities and has largely shut the vital Strait of Hormuz.”
“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicks off a three-day visit to India on Monday in the finance hub of Mumbai, before heading to Jamnagar, home to a major oil refinery owned by industrial titan Reliance Industries.”
“Rubio heads to Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots WASHINGTON, Oct 18 - While the Iran war smolders, Saudi Arabia fights the Houthis and a new rift opens in US-Ukraine relations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels on Sunday…”
“…sia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, wrote this week that Indian public opinion of the US has hit a record low, citing US engagement with Pakistan and the US-Israel war on Iran, which he said had pushed India back towards Russian…”
“US-Ukraine tensions deepen The strikes came as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened, with US President Donald Trump criticising Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, and the prospect of further US sanctions against Moscow still uncertain.”
“Relations between Washington and Kyiv have frayed since the US struck a controversial deal to import Russian diesel in the hope of bringing down US energy prices, which have skyrocketed during the Iran war, ahead of the midterm elections.”
“Trump is also facing criticism in both Europe and the US after he signed an executive order on Friday to waive sanctions and tariffs targeting Moscow’s energy revenues.”
“Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as Defence Minister on Sunday (October 18, 2026), ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country’s defence production and procurement…”
“The 68-year-old was approved on Sunday by parliament, which has convened online since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, to assume leadership of the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics.”
“He is subject to US and EU sanctions over his work in Iran's defence sector.”
“On Monday afternoon, President Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US would impose all-encompassing sanctions on countries and institutions that conduct business with Iran, in an apparent attempt to end the war after most viable…”
“However, Trump pulled out of that deal in 2018, calling it "defective at its core", and reimposed all US sanctions on Iran.”
“He is scheduled to explain the new US sanctions on Iran on Aug 24.”
“Benjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist rhetoric and reportedly put pressure on Israel’s military to take action against Iran as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s close-run elections.”
“Israelis agree Iran is their top adversary and agreement on the need to defang it transcends political divides.”
“…ions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel should prepare to use cryptocurrency to circumvent potential sanctions on the country amid growing global isolation over its genocidal war on Gaza and settlement expansions in the occupied West…”
“Netanyahu on Sunday continued to defend his record, urging voters to back him and saying he and US President Donald Trump had two years left to work together to topple Iran's rulers.”
“US-brokered talks had been taking place before Trump and Israel chose to launch a war on Iran, which has largely stalled discussions.”
“The administration has said those concessions, which include purchasing diesel from Russia and waiving some sanctions, are aimed at reducing high fuel costs spurred by the US-Israel war with Iran.”
“Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight, with seven killed on the Ukrainian side, shortly after US President Donald Trump's envoy held talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.”
“Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Russia was "in principle, ready to resume" trilateral talks in mid-November — after crucial U.S. midterm elections — and that the Kremlin wanted them to focus on post-war security.”
“…relief for the global oil market would depend in large part on developments in the Middle East, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies passed before…”
“Diesel prices have shot to record highs during the US-Israeli war on Iran, creating a political liability for Trump and his Republican party as they campaign to maintain thin majorities in the US Congress in the Nov 3 midterm elections.”
“Iran sets conditions for reopening the strait Iran’s demands include lifting the US blockade on its ports, removing American sanctions on Iranian oil exports and ending hostilities across all regional fronts.”
“Iran's conditions include, among other demands, the lifting of the US blockade on its ports, the lifting of US sanctions on its oil exports as well as ending hostilities on all regional fronts.”
“Trump has also angered Ukraine by suspending sanctions on Russian oil products and striking a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow to supply large quantities of diesel to global markets.”
“The Trump administration is also considering easing sanctions on so-called shadow fleet vessels that have transported oil and petroleum products from countries including Russia, a US official said on Wednesday.”
“President Trump has a lot on his plate, and so too does the nation.”
“Washington wants Iran's decades-long nuclear programme to be part of negotiations to end the war from the outset, while Iran says its conditions — which include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil exports —…”
“…ace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the heart of Gulf states’ plans to avert what they regard as a disastrous renewal of war between Iran and…”
“Iran has previously said the US must end a naval blockade of its ports on the Persian Gulf and lift sanctions as preconditions of peace talks, while Washington is pushing for Iran to make concessions on its nuclear programme.”
“"In the times we live in, it cannot be that only the US administration has a channel to talk to the Russian leadership.”
“Red Ed, meanwhile, has been causing diplomatic chaos, shaking hands with an apparatchik from the murderous Iranian regime and imposing sanctions on Israel’s West Bank.”
“HEZBOLLAH ON ALERT Hezbollah's effort comes amid continued tensions in the wider Middle Eastern conflict ignited by the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February.”
“Amirhossein Sabeti, a member of parliament aligned with the Paydari Front, said in a statement that negotiations with the US will not begin unless Washington’s siege on Iran’s southern ports or sanctions end.”
“They include comments that Israelis face a "second Holocaust" from Iran's nuclear weapons, and economic sanctions from an increasingly hostile international community.”
“Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2015, a deal Obama brokered that restricted Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.”
“And although President Trump isn't on the ballot this year, voters tell us he is a major factor in their decision at the ballot box.”
“And in September, she reversed her position on Iran, calling for an end to the war.”
“Countries such as Germany and the UK, among other major powers, which initially remained silent on the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, have aired their views, calling for diplomacy to end the war which has disrupted global oil supplies.”
“Historically, Pakistan and the US have come close only when their interests converged.”
“CURB THE IRAN WAR Trump did not secure approval from Congress before he launched the war with Iran on February 28, and Democrats have voted repeatedly to end the fighting unless he does so.”
“Explainer-How Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy sites deepened the rift with Trump WASHINGTON, Oct 25 - Relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took a sharp downward turn in recent weeks, with each leader…”
“…irth, strongly condemned last week Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel, accusing the president of appeasing 'the modern Hitler.' Kilmeade, fired up, told his rather surprised-looking co-hosts on October 11 that Trump was enabling Vladimir…”
“Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US warships could intervene in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war.”
“His decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel that were designed to restrict Moscow’s energy revenues and limit its ability to finance its war in Ukraine has drawn bipartisan criticism – and raised questions about whether the move will meaningfully lower…”
“He was celebrating on 16 October what he conceived as the new axis against the western allies the same day that Trump waived sanctions against Russia under the Lindsey Graham Act.”
“A further limitation on the Trump administration’s strategy on sanctions is Iran’s ability to maintain trade ties with China, a country that has little incentive to enforce US restrictions.”
“Eisenkot has emphasized his security credentials on the campaign trail, citing his "Dahiyeh doctrine" of responding to attacks with disproportionate force, which he deployed as a commander during Israel's 2006 war with Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.”
“However, the US-Israel war on Iran has, if anything, shown that Europe’s measures against Russian hydrocarbons could have gone further.”
“The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods.”
“The inclusion of Russia in the proposed rule has come days after President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia following a diesel deal with President Vladimir Putin.”
“Washington – The US and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for renewed strikes against Iran after the American midterm elections, according to US officials and other people briefed on the deliberations.”
“Iran’s secret supply of oil bound for China aboard its shadow fleet has finally dried up in the face of the US naval blockade on its ports, analysts said.”
“By scotching sanctions on Moscow’s energy resources — part of a package of sanctions passed recently by the U.S.”
“…terday—when he repeatedly insisted both that he alone could have secured Hubbard’s release without giving anything in return and that it was important for him to waive new sanctions on Russia, because if he hadn’t he could never have secured Hubbard’s…”
“Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was awarded the European Union’s top rights prize on Thursday, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.”
“US-Russian talks on agreeing the shoddy terms of a precedent-setting American sell-out of Ukraine are at an advanced stage, after meetings in St Petersburg this week.”
“…empting to lower diesel prices, including promoting greater use of “red dye” diesel fuel normally reserved for off-highway use, temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian diesel imports, and now a one-time, $8bn diesel-fuel subsidy for farmers to help with…”
“Trump was "just checking in on us here in Iowa."”
“A key Iranian demand is a ceasefire on all fronts, the end of the American blockade, lifting of sanctions, and the release of the Islamic Republic’s funds.”
“Marshall defended most of President Donald Trump’s agenda throughout the night, including his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports.”
“Soon after our interview, London’s Financial Times reports Netanyahu wanted to launch a blizzard of strikes against Iran earlier this month, but was blocked by US President Donald Trump.”
“Lindsey Graham, long one of the most hawkish members of the Senate who was an outspoken supporter of the US-Israel war on Iran, had been expected to sail to victory in the November 3 vote.”
“Just a few days after his diesel deal with the Kremlin, the US president said Zelenskyy was more difficult to deal with than Vladimir Putin and blamed Ukraine’s leader for rocketing oil prices – without any reference to the impact of his own war on Iran.”
““Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if we see strong evidence of a sincere desire on the part of the US to achieve a just and honourable solution to permanently end this conflict,””
“But as the US conflict with Iran dragged on, keeping upward pressure on global oil prices, and as the midterm elections drew ever nearer, the Trump administration suddenly turned again.”
“…is first months in office, as well as the cockeyed bid to make Iran our chief Middle East partner that produced his 2015 nuke deal, paving Tehran’s path to nuclear weapons even as it sent the regime pallets of cash and hundreds of billions in sanctions…”
“Iran has demanded, among other things, a ceasefire across the Middle East, the unfreezing of its assets abroad and the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector.”
“Lavrov’s visit on Monday was his first to Tehran since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran in February.”
“A copy of the conference's agenda, seen by the Daily Mail, also lists Dr Ismail as the sponsor of two other motions – calling for an end to sanctions on Iran and for councils to engage in BDS (boycott, divest, sanction) practices that hurt Israeli businesses.”
“Three senior Iranian officials and an Iranian insider, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tehran was convinced the US president was ready to resort to renewed attacks to try to break the stalemate in the eight-month-old war.”
“Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on sanctions, regional conflict, US-Israel tensions and his call for Muslim unity.”
“Relations have soured between Washington and Kyiv after the Trump administration waived sanctions on Moscow, signed a deal to import Russian diesel and allegedly paused sharing intelligence.”
“…h other for an order that slowed down Starlink satellite connectivity over Ukraine, hampering the country’s defenses during a devastating Russian attack; and Trump waived sanctions on Russia that Congress, led by his late friend Lindsey Graham, had pushed…”
“Furthermore, Vladimir Putin’s regime has provided Iran with intelligence to target US service members in the Middle East.”
“Ten days ago, after the US Congress had voted to increase sanctions on Russian oil, Trump didn’t just refuse to impose them.”
“Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that the Islamic Republic would take care of some “unfinished jobs” if the US renewed its attacks on the Middle Eastern nation.”
“On 9 October, Trump and Putin struck a deal to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US to curb petrol prices that have soared in the wake of the war in Iran.”
“Last month, as the Houthis intensified their attacks on Saudi territory and the kingdom’s Yemeni allies, the prince called Trump multiple times in September, urging him to launch US airstrikes against the Houthis, who are allied with Iran.”
“Waiving sanctions on Russia Zelenskyy also said other US actions, such as signing a deal to import Russian diesel and waiving sanctions on Russia that had been slated to take effect this week, will hurt Ukraine.”
“Iran’s conditions include lifting the US blockade on its ports, removing sanctions on its oil exports and ending hostilities across regional fronts.”
“He labelled the Israeli prime minister a "Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace", pointing to the decision the pair took to launch their war against Iran on February 28.”
“Republican Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers is breaking with President Trump over his decision to pause sanctions on Russia — but he’s not buying claims that the president is siding with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine.”
““Europe and Israel are bound to be friends and allies,” the European Commission president said on April 23, 2023.”
“US president Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that blocked a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the "national interest".”
“They also fret about what is broadcast by the once respected BBC On the BBC website called Bitesize, much used in many UK schools, multicultural characters guide users through friendly cartoon landscapes in which they are invited to make political and…”
“All while he stabs us in the back by supplying Iran with arms.”
“Attacks on Saudi Arabia The request follows a barrage of attacks on the kingdom from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, including airports and oil facilities.”
“…Dover Port after collecting them from the middle of the English Channel on October 6 One figure who the president has consistently sparred with is Emmanuel Macron, who Trump earlier this year singled out for a lack of assistance in the US-Israel war with…”
“Lord Ricketts's warning comes after US President Donald Trump blocked sanctions on Russia.”
“…ve any questions or issues setting up the full podcast feed on a third-party app, please email leonora.barclay@persuasion.community What they’ve decided to do instead is to maintain a distant blockade of Iran, which has been successful—a return to a very…”
“… United States Army (AUSA) Exposition were skeptical of President Donald Trump’s signal that a deal with Iran to end the war may be near, arguing the United States needs to continue its military and economic pressure on Tehran to bring the conflict to a…”
“…ed that the time unit of a Scaramucci—named for the White House communications director who lasted only 11 days during Trump’s first term and used to identify an official whose stay in public office has been exceedingly brief—has been replaced by the…”
“Meanwhile, Mr Zelensky, attending a summit in Brussels on Friday, signalled that he agreed with the suggestion he was being made a scapegoat by Mr Trump for soaring fuel prices driven by the Iran war, which was launched by the US and Israel in February.”
“In the past six days Trump has announced a deal to buy Russian diesel (long sanctioned by the US and, indeed, the subject of threats of sanctions on others who might buy it).”
““Zelenskyy is not a good guy for us to deal with” on the war, he said, adding that “I think they actually both would like to see it end, but I think I find Zelenskyy to be more difficult to deal with than (Russian President Vladimir) Putin.””
“Irish PM calls for 'a European response' to Ukraine's needs and outreach to the US Irish PM Micheál Martin got asked about Ukraine on his arrival, too.”
“Both Israel and the US criticised the UK’s stance, which will see a ban on imports from illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and sanctions on individuals and firms providing services to settlers.”
“In August, the US announced Operation Economic Outcast as a means of increasing pressure on Iran, targeting the few remaining sectors of the Iranian economy still connected to the global economy.”
“• Pezeshkian decries US blockade, insists ‘military force’ will not compel Tehran into submission • Washington weighs using ‘Mother Of All Bombs’ against Iranian energy sites, CNN reports WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump once again predicted a swift end…”
“Iraq’s parliament has completed the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government after lawmakers approved previously vacant cabinet posts and three deputy prime ministers, including one who is under US sanctions.”
“'Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and POTUS [President of the US],' he said yesterday.”
“But President Donald Trump’s diesel deal — under which Moscow would supply up to 5 million metric tons of diesel to US and global markets in exchange for eased US sanctions on Russian fuel — risks turning repetition into routine.”
“He sought to use his first visit to Washington DC as Defence Secretary to bolster ties that have been strained by issues including President Donald Trump’s stance on Kyiv and the widening US-Nato rift.”
“Last Friday, Trump announced that he was waiving US sanctions on Russian diesel in a bid to lower prices that had nearly doubled over the past year, driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and his own war with Iran.”
“US Justice Department scrutinises Binance compliance with 2023 settlement deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is scrutinising whether Binance Holdings breached a landmark settlement with the US government, as…”
“US sanctions on Iranian airlines came into force on September 23, putting foreign airports and companies that service sanctioned Iranian carriers at risk of secondary sanctions.”
“US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on Sept 23 NEW YORK - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sept 21 that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump…”
“Iran remained in compliance for years, but the agreement went south after Trump withdrew the US from the deal in 2018 and reimposed US sanctions on Iran.”