UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
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Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says a cargo ship has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel but causing no injuries. UKMTO said the projectile struck the ship's starboard side off the coast of Oman and damaged the bridge. The ship's captain reported no casualties and no environmental impact from the incident.
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IRGC warns ships to use Iran-approved routes through Strait of Hormuz
IRGC warns ships to use Iran-approved routes through Strait of Hormuz Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned commercial vessels to use only its approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, reopening a point of tension in fragile negotiations between the United States and Iran over the strategic waterway. The warning came after Oman announced a new shipping transit route through the strait on Wednesday, saying it had coordinated the route with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as traffic resumes following weeks of disruption. The dispute remains one of the unresolved issues after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last week.
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Shipping giant says stranded vessels have left Gulf after Hormuz closure
Shipping giant says stranded vessels have left Gulf after Hormuz closure Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd says all of its vessels that were stranded in the Gulf after the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz have now left the region. A company spokesperson said the decision followed a security assessment and consultations with the relevant authorities. "All Hapag-Lloyd vessels that were affected by the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz and had been waiting in the Persian Gulf to leave have now safely left the Gulf region," the spokesperson said.
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Majority of US voters think Iran war 'not worth it', new poll finds
Majority of US voters think Iran war 'not worth it', new poll finds Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:07 The US deal with Iran has failed to inspire confidence in American voters who see it as a failure to achieve war objectives An attendee wears a hat with buttons featuring US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on 24 June in Washington DC (Al Drago/Getty Images via AFP) Off Sixty percent of American voters think US military action against Iran was "not worth it", according to a national poll from Quinnipac University. Public sentiment appears to have shifted sharply after the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran, a pact to end hostilities for 60 days while the US and Iran negotiate terms for a permanent end to the war. Voters, however, are split on the matter, with Democrats overwhelmingly feeling it wasn't worth it (93 percent) while 75 percent of Republicans felt the war was worth it.
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US and Gulf states say Palestinians must not be forced out of Gaza
US and Gulf states say Palestinians must not be forced out of Gaza The US and Gulf states have said Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced from Gaza, in a joint statement issued as Israel's genocide has devastated the enclave and displaced much of its population. "No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to return," the foreign ministers said. The statement also backed US-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon, saying negotiations should continue regardless of other conflicts.
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Israel says it will remain in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms
Israel says it will remain in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms Israel says it will continue to occupy parts of southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, even as US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington, DC. Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told reporters that Israel would not withdraw its troops unless Hezbollah is disarmed and southern Lebanon is demilitarised. "We will not withdraw our forces from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, is not disarmed and demilitarised," Mencer said.
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FIFA lets fans take rainbow flags to Iran-Egypt match, but bars Lion and Sun
FIFA said fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags to Egypt’s World Cup group match against Iran in Seattle on Friday, while barring Iran’s pre-revolutionary “Lion and Sun” flag from World Cup venues on the grounds that political symbols are prohibited.
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UN-backed plan to free ships trapped in strait of Hormuz rejected by Iran
Blocking of proposal backed by Oman signals new threat to free passage through strait vital to world economy Iran has rejected UN-backed plans for the mass evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz , creating a new threat to the free passage of commercial ships through the strait. The proposal, backed by Oman, was potentially the first phase of a broader Omani proposal to consult on setting up a new management of the strait based on voluntary fees and modelled on the Malacca and Singapore strait mechanism. Continue reading...
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Gulf stock markets fall as oil prices return to pre-war levels
Gulf stock markets fall as oil prices return to pre-war levels Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Thursday, as oil prices fell back towards levels last seen before the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The decline came after a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran paved the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices, a key driver for Gulf financial markets, extended losses as expectations of increased Middle East supply outweighed concerns over demand, according to the Reuters news agency.
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Italy denies authorising use of airbases for US attacks on Iran
Italy denies authorising use of airbases for US attacks on Iran Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says he held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in which he denied that Italy had authorised the use of its airbases for US attacks on Iran. "Italy has never taken part in any military initiative and has never authorized the use of bases for war actions against Iran, in the strictest respect of the treaties with the United States," Tajani wrote on X. The comments come a day after Italy rebuked remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggesting otherwise.
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'The face of a tortured man': Photos of Palestinian journalist released from Israeli prison spark outrage
'The face of a tortured man': Photos of Palestinian journalist released from Israeli prison spark outrage Submitted by Judy Qeis on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:52 Mujahed Bani Mufleh suffered from a brain hemorrhage and had to undergo surgeries after eight months in 'exterminatory' prison system Mujahed Bani Mufleh before and after eight months in Israeli prison (Instagram/@mujahed. moflh) Off Before-and-after photos of a Palestinian journalist released from Israeli detention have sparked anger on social media and calls for accountability from journalists and rights organisations, describing the Israeli prison system as a “tool for both the slow and direct killing” of detainees. Mujahed Bani Mufleh shared a photograph of his shocking physical state after eight months in Israeli prison on his Instagram page on Wednesday.
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Vance says US and Iran to establish direct military channel with IRGC
Vance says US and Iran to establish direct military channel with IRGC US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have agreed to establish a direct channel with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to help prevent further escalation. In an interview with the British right-wing outlet UnHerd, Vance said the arrangement would involve Iranian and US military officials meeting in Doha to resolve disputes. "They were like, 'OK, fine, we'll send somebody from the IRGC to go hang out in Doha with somebody from [US Central Command]' and that's how we're going to settle a lot of these disputes," Vance said, describing discussions with Iranian officials.
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Three killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon
Three killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli strike on a car in Mefdoun, in Lebanon's Nabatieh district, has killed three people and wounded another, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The attack comes as Iran, Hezbollah's main backer, has warned Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, threatening a response if they continue. Israel is also facing growing international pressure to withdraw its troops from the parts of southern Lebanon they continue to occupy, a key demand raised by Tehran during negotiations with Washington.
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Russia: Authorities continue to crackdown on dissent with harsh prison sentence for opposition politician Maksim Kruglov
Reacting to news that Maksim Kruglov, deputy chair of the Russian opposition Yabloko party and former Moscow City Duma deputy, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for social media posts about civilian casualties in Bucha, Mariupol and elsewhere in Ukraine, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, said: “Maksim Kruglov has […] The post Russia: Authorities continue to crackdown on dissent with harsh prison sentence for opposition politician Maksim Kruglov appeared first on Amnesty International .
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Oman says no transit fees planned for future Hormuz Strait arrangements
MUSCAT/TEHRAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Oman said Thursday that future arrangements related to the Strait of Hormuz would not involve the imposition of transit fees, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring free and secure navigation through the strategic waterway.
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Rubio Wraps Up Gulf Tour With Message To Reassure Regional Allies
MANAMA -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a three-day swing through the Persian Gulf on June 25 with messages aimed at reassuring Washington's allies in the region, reaffirming an intention to pursue diplomacy with Iran, and insisting on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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World Cup déjà vu: Iran’s ominous Brazil-Scotland quake memory haunts Venezuela
A World Cup fixture etched in Iran’s memory since the 1990 Rudbar-Manjil earthquake gained a grim new echo after twin quakes struck Venezuela as Brazil and Scotland met again 36 years later.
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Why Palestinian Christians can view the archbishop of Canterbury's visit with cautious hope
Why Palestinian Christians can view the archbishop of Canterbury's visit with cautious hope Submitted by Fares Abraham on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 14:23 The people of this land do not need the global church to save them. They need it to stand with them, truthfully and consistently The archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, departs Canterbury Cathedral in England on 25 March 2026 (Henry Nicholls/AFP) Off The archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, came to the Holy Land this week on a visit to show solidarity with Palestinian Christians. In Birzeit, she spoke of seeking the peace Palestinians desire and the freedom they deserve.
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Israel says will only withdraw from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed
Israel says will only withdraw from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed Israel said that it would only withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed, as the two countries engaged in US-mediated talks in Washington. "We will not withdraw our forces from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, are not disarmed and are not demilitarised," David Mencer, a government spokesman, said in a briefing to journalists.
