Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed as security chief links reopening to US demands
Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's newly appointed security chief, has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends what Tehran calls the war and blockade, releases frozen Iranian assets and agrees to a region-wide ceasefire. He made the comments after meeting China's ambassador to Tehran, in a fresh sign that Iran is tying the maritime dispute to wider diplomatic and military demands. The statement keeps pressure on one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes, where commercial traffic remains disrupted.Rezaei said any arrangement with Oman over the strait is separate from Washington, suggesting Tehran is still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Strait of Hormuz transit falls to one-week low as Trump repeats control claim
Transit through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low on Tuesday, with only eight vessels crossing the waterway, according to the supplied material. The drop comes as talks aimed at easing the wider conflict remain stalled and shipping continues to face heightened risk. The strait is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, so even a short-term fall in traffic has immediate implications for energy flows and freight movement.The new figures compare with roughly 130 to 140 vessels before the war, underscoring how sharply traffic has been reduced. The supplied rows also say the latest count was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East shipping crisis deepens as Colombia quake toll climbs and North Korea fires missile
Rescue teams in Colombia are still searching for survivors after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake killed 216 people, with the death toll continuing to rise as emergency crews work through the wreckage. 🔗In the Middle East, oil prices climbed again as renewed attacks on shipping sharpened fears over the Strait of Hormuz and other vital maritime routes. Iran's top security official said the strait will stay closed unless the United States meets Tehran's conditions, while the US military said it disabled a Panama flagged ship near an Iranian port after repeated warnings were ignored. 🔗 🔗 🔗The maritime violence widened further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Ukraine says it has sent new proposals to the United States on ending war with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has handed the United States new proposals aimed at ending the war with Russia. He made the announcement in a nightly video address on Tuesday, saying the plan had been conveyed to the American side. The statement comes as both Ukraine and Russia have suggested that US negotiators may soon visit their countries.Zelenskyy said Washington could help strengthen Ukraine's defences, especially its air defences, while increasing pressure on Moscow to prepare for an end to the war rather than prolonging it. He did not disclose the contents of the proposals. The war began in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 07:02 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ebola spreads in Congo as Middle East tensions, Ukraine strikes and oil risks mount
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading, with health teams struggling to keep pace as the response lags behind the virus. 🔗In the Middle East, violence has widened on several fronts, with Houthi forces launching ballistic missile attacks on al Makha and Marib in Yemen, while UN peacekeepers said Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times over the same period. 🔗 🔗Gaza diplomacy also remains stalled after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected a 15 point peace plan drafted by the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Turkiye approves conditional pardon bill for thousands of PKK fighters
Turkish lawmakers have approved legislation offering a conditional pardon for thousands of people linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, in what officials and lawmakers described as the first legislative step toward ending a conflict that has lasted for decades. The bill passed on Monday and is intended to allow some fighters who lay down their weapons to return to civilian life. It does not amount to a total amnesty.The vote was 468 in favour, 88 against and six abstentions. The legislation suspends prosecutions and prison sentences for some offences for between five and 10 years, according to the text... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza peace plan as Trump defends ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US-led Board of Peace, sharpening a public dispute with Washington over the next stage of the conflict. The plan links an Israeli military pullback to the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a new Palestinian governing body. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remained "very good" despite the disagreement.Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas was "genuinely disarmed" and vowed that Israel would continue to counter threats against its forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Trump says Iran should pay for damage and deaths across Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Also, with respect to the Iran negotiations, Iran should be responsible for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza!" - "I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict (started because, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON), even though it was never mentioned in any of our negotiations or meetings! But it is an interesting idea because now I am... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Israel advances 'Green Rafah' infrastructure plan in southern Gaza
Israel has quietly approved infrastructure work in a designated area of eastern Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Israeli media reports cited in the supplied material. The project, described as "Green Rafah," is being presented as a pilot for temporary housing and new administrative arrangements in an area close to the Israeli-imposed Yellow Line buffer zone. Analysts quoted in the source say the plan could further fragment Gaza and deepen displacement pressures.The reported approval was said to have come on Sunday, with the Israeli prime minister's office describing the initiative as an Emirati-backed pilot project intended to create temporary housing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, target free trade deal by year-end
Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and aim to finalise a long-stalled free trade agreement by the end of the year. The commitment was announced in Belgrade after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the final day of a two-day visit. It was Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia since taking office in 2019.At a joint news conference, Vucic said Serbia would support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union and continue backing Ukraine's territorial integrity, including areas seized by Russia since 2014. He also said Serbia would help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Greek authorities charge three over wildfire near Athens
Greek authorities have placed a town mayor, a contractor and a wind farm owner in pre-trial detention after charging them with arson over a wildfire that burned large areas near Athens last week. Investigators believe the blaze began on 31 July with a spark from power cables at a wind farm near Agios Vasileios, a seaside village at the foot of a mountain northwest of the capital. The fire spread rapidly in strong winds and reached areas about 40km from Athens.The mayor, Giannis Apostolou, leads the small town of Stylida and owns an electrical installation company linked to the wind... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
US push for Hormuz naval coalition stalls as Europe hesitates
The United States is still trying to assemble an international naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but key European partners appear reluctant to move ahead. The effort is aimed at escorting vessels through the strategically vital waterway, where disruption has continued to strain the global economy. According to the supplied material, the United Kingdom and France had previously left open the possibility of taking part, but now seem unwilling to proceed without clearer conditions.The reporting says Washington has spent months promoting the idea of a coalition to secure shipping in the strait. It adds that the plan was first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
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US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
