Iranian FM to Visit China for Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to travel to Beijing on Tuesday as part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic consultations with various countries.
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New Equation in Strait of Hormuz Taking Shape: Qalibaf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said a “new equation” is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the US and its allies themselves have endangered maritime security and energy transit through their actions.
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MPs Get Briefed on Iran-US Talks, Diplomatic Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on the latest diplomatic developments, including the Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad and ongoing efforts to end the imposed war.
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Araqchi Condemns Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ as Recipe for Deadlock in Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the US plan to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz under the so-called “Project Freedom,” warning that the initiative would only deepen tensions and drag Washington into another regional quagmire.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Traveling To China For Talks
New posts 14:10 Iranian Foreign Minister Traveling To China For Talks Abbas Araqchi Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is traveling to Beijing for talks on May 5. "During this visit, he will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international developments," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement.
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What Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out.
Tucker Carlson talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his anti-Trump conversion, and the cracks in the MAGA movement.
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"When I get out of office in 8-9 years from now...": Trump jokes about two more terms in White House
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in a light hearted remark on Monday (local time) said that he might leave the White House after finishing another two terms. Trump made these remarks at a small business summit held in White House. 'When I get out of office in, let's say, eight or nine years from now, I'll be able to use it.
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Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call
Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan spoke with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss developments in the Middle East, according to Anadolu Agency. Diplomatic sources said the two reviewed the regional situation during the phone call. The discussion also covered ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, as regional actors continue efforts to support diplomacy and de-escalation.
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Pezeshkian brands IRGC escalation ‘madness’ as tensions rise in Tehran
Exclusive information obtained by Iran International points to a growing clash between Iran’s moderate president Masoud Pezeshkian and the country’s military leadership over Monday’s escalation in the Persian Gulf and attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
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US president offers no clear answer on truce status with Iran
US president offers no clear answer on truce status with Iran US President Donald Trump says Washington is assessing reports of incidents involving commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, declining to confirm whether the ceasefire has been breached. Asked by US media if the truce remained intact, Trump responded: “We’ll let you know. ” “Ships are moving.
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Most Americans disapprove of Trump poll
The Iran war and rising costs are reportedly driving dissatisfaction with the presidents job performance among 62% of Americans US President Donald Trump's disapproval rating has reached a new high of 62%, according to the latest Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
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Saudi Arabia and its allies must curb the growing Israeli-Emirati axis
Saudi Arabia and its allies must curb the growing Israeli-Emirati axis US President Donald Trump has hit a brick wall with Iran . Whatever path he now takes, and whoever was stupid enough to follow him, will lead them into more danger. If Trump opts for war, he can be sure it will be more costly in US lives than the first round was.
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Iran says managing Strait of Hormuz is its ‘legitimate right’
Iran says managing Strait of Hormuz is its ‘legitimate right’ Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said Tehran has the right to control activity in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the ISNA. Aref said managing the vital waterway is Iran’s “legitimate right”, as tensions continue to centre on the corridor that carries a large share of global energy supplies. He added that Iran is not seeking conflict but will respond forcefully if it is drawn into one.
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Rubio Heads To Rome, Vatican As Iran War Strains US Ties With Europe
WASHINGTON -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican on May 6-8 in what officials describe as an effort to shore up strained ties with key European partners as the war in Iran deepens divisions across the Atlantic. According to a State Department announcement, the trip will serve to advance bilateral relations.
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‘Project Freedom’ marks a classic Trump flip from warmonger to humanitarian
After banging the battle drum, the US president is now in Nobel Peace Prize mode, promising to free marooned ships “Project Freedom” has all the trappings of a classic episode of the Trump Show, the reality series that the rest of the world does not just have to watch, but live through and survive. It has a dramatic plot twist, it is bathed in a self-projected beatific light, and the trailer looked far more promising that the reality. Trump spent a long weekend in Florida banging the war drum.
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Senate Republicans prepare Iran authorisation bill: Report
Senate Republicans prepare Iran authorisation bill: Report A small group of Senate Republicans is drafting an authorisation for the use of military force against Iran, positioning it for potential action if President Donald Trump resumes strikes on the Islamic Republic, according to a report by Semafor. The effort continues behind closed doors as lawmakers anticipate a possible return to hostilities following Trump's comments that the initial phase of the conflict has ended. Under the War Powers Act, Congress can fast-track consideration of a military authorisation if it is introduced within the early phase of renewed fighting, potentially allowing for a rapid vote in the Senate.
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Saudi Arabia and its allies must curb the growing Israeli-Emirati axis
Saudi Arabia and its allies must curb the growing Israeli-Emirati axis Submitted by David Hearst on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 11:28 The UAE's increasingly overt involvement in Israel’s plans is a recipe for conflict that could last decades The Dubai skyline with the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper (R) is pictured as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport on 16 March 2026 (AFP) On US President Donald Trump has hit a brick wall with Iran . Whatever path he now takes, and whoever was stupid enough to follow him, will lead them into more danger. If Trump opts for war, he can be sure it will be more costly in US lives than the first round was.
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Trump pulling troops out of Germany was a ‘surprise’, says EU chief
Trump pulling troops out of Germany was a ‘surprise’, says EU chief European Union Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters on Monday that although “there has been a talk about withdrawal of US troops for a long time from Europe,” the “timing of this announcement comes as a surprise” to the EU. “It shows that we have to really strengthen the European pillar in Nato, and we have to really do more,” Kallas said, adding that American troops are in Europe to protect "American interests" as well as European ones. The Pentagon said last week that the US would remove 5,000 of its soldiers from Germany after divisions between the countries over the Iran war, although German chancellor Friedrich Merz insisted there was “no connection” between the decision and the recent row.
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Trump ditched plan to send Tomahawks to Germany Merz
The chancellor insists that the indefinite delay of the stationing had nothing to do with his row with the US president Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that the US will not station Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles in Germany in the foreseeable future.
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Europe "got the message" from Trump on military base access, says NATO chief Mark Rutte
Yerevan [Armenia], May 4 (ANI): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that European nations have 'gotten the message' from the United States regarding their military contributions, according to Al Jazeera. The NATO chief indicated that allies are now moving to ensure that 'agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented' across the continent.
