Iran reviews US proposal as Trump says talks are in final stages
Iran says it is examining the latest United States proposal delivered through Pakistan as Donald Trump says negotiations are in their "final stages". The comments come amid renewed threats from both sides over the possibility of further attacks if no agreement is reached. Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran for the second time in less than a week, underlining the role Islamabad is playing as a mediator.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, said the country had "received the points of view of the American side and we are currently examining them". He said Tehran's demands include the release of Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Anger in the Philippines as war with Iran pushes oil prices higher
Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are fuelling public anger in the Philippines, where frustration over the cost impact has spilled into the streets. The report says the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East, with Manila among the places seeing the pressure most directly. It also links the situation to efforts by Washington to reach an agreement with Iran that would permanently keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The immediate trigger described is the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Iran leverage in war centred on Gulf pressure and Strait of Hormuz
Iran used what the analysis describes as "triangular coercion" during the war, combining pressure on Gulf states with threats around the Strait of Hormuz. The piece says this allowed Tehran to gain leverage even though it was outmatched militarily. It frames the strategy as part of a wider contest over energy security and regional influence.The report says Iran attacked Gulf states and moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a large share of the world's seaborne oil passes. It argues that this created a strategic dilemma for Iran's opponents, who faced the risk of wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
UK loosens sanctions on Russian-refined fuel as prices rise
The UK has loosened sanctions on Russian oil products refined in third countries, in a move that affects diesel and jet fuel imports. The waiver begins on Wednesday and comes as fuel prices rise and supply concerns grow. The government also lifted some sanctions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas, or LNG.Officials said the overall sanctions regime remained tougher, but that extra flexibility was needed. The change applies to processed oil products made from Russian crude outside Russia, including fuel refined in places such as India and Turkey. The new rules for sanctioned processed oil products will run... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
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G7 finance ministers meet in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns
Finance ministers and officials from the G7 gathered in Paris on Tuesday for a second day of high-level economic talks. The meeting brought together representatives from the group's major advanced economies, with images showing leaders arriving for a family photo alongside flags representing the G7 nations and the European Union. Among those attending were French Finance Minister Roland Lescure and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.The talks were taking place in the French capital as governments weighed the economic effects of rising tensions linked to Iran, US tariffs and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The confirmed agenda included oil prices,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 19:29 LONDON
EU launches fertiliser action plan after Hormuz closure and Iran war disrupt supply
The European Commission has proposed an action plan on fertilisers in response to soaring prices and scarcity linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran war. The plan is aimed at supporting farmers facing higher input costs and at reinforcing domestic fertiliser production. It was launched in Strasbourg on Tuesday by agriculture commissioner Christoph Hansen and cohesion and reform commissioner Raffaele Fitto.The Commission said recent supply disruptions and price volatility had put farmers across Europe under increasing pressure. It said the measures were intended to help ensure food security and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy while maintaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Iranian attack on cargo ship reported in Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has been reported, according to a retrospective account of the incident. The account places the episode in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, where commercial traffic moves through waters that are central to global trade. The report focuses on the experience of seafarers caught up in wider international conflict at sea.The supplied material gives no operational details about the vessel, the timing of the attack, or the method used. It does not identify casualties, damage, or whether the ship was able to continue its voyage. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Oil prices ease as Trump postpones planned strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he is postponing a planned attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and amid what he described as serious negotiations with Tehran. The announcement, made on social media on Monday, came as traders reacted to the reduced risk of an immediate military escalation in the Gulf. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both fell after the comments, reflecting a quick market response to the change in tone.According to the supplied material, Brent crude dropped 1.33% to $110.61 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.91% to $103.43. Trump said the strike had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 08:29 LONDON
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Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran's top security body has announced the formation of a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries a large share of global oil and gas shipments. The announcement was made on Monday and was shared on the official account of the Supreme National Security Council. The new body is called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, or PGSA, and it is intended to oversee operations in the strait.According to the announcement, the PGSA will provide real-time updates on developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid reporting that Tehran has effectively closed the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Pakistan relays fresh Iranian peace proposal to the United States
Pakistan has conveyed a new Iranian peace proposal to the United States as efforts to stabilise the Middle East war continue to stall. The proposal was passed on through Islamabad, which has been carrying messages between Tehran and Washington since hosting the only round of peace talks last month. The latest exchange comes as a fragile ceasefire remains in place after six weeks of war following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.A Pakistani source said the sides were still struggling to narrow their differences and warned that time was short. The source said the two sides "keep changing their goalposts", adding: "We... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
Iran says it has responded to latest US peace proposal as talks continue through Pakistani mediator
Iran says it has responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, with exchanges continuing through a Pakistani mediator. The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue a negotiation process that has so far produced only one round of talks and has taken place under a fragile ceasefire in force since 8 April. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the concerns of the Iranian side had been conveyed to the American side, but he did not give details of the reply.Baqaei said the discussions were still under way through the Pakistani mediator, indicating that the two sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Syria Sees New Economic Opportunities as Middle East War Disrupts Strait Route
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria because of its geography, according to the supplied report. The development is linked to efforts to find ways around a blocked strait, which has shifted attention toward alternative routes and transit points. The report does not give further operational detail, but it identifies Syria as a beneficiary of the disruption.The only confirmed fact in the supplied material is that the war has altered trade and transport calculations in the region. It says the search for alternatives to the blocked strait has led to Syria, suggesting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Ryanair says fuel-shortage risk is receding as suppliers adapt to Strait of Hormuz closure
Ryanair says the risk of jet-fuel shortages is receding as suppliers adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, easing one of the main concerns hanging over the airline's summer outlook. The comments came as Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers reported annual results and warned that consumer anxiety linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran could still weigh on fares. The company said pricing for the July-to-September period is now trending broadly flat, rather than rising as it had previously expected.Chief financial officer Neil Sorahan said the airline is increasingly confident there will be no disruption to jet-fuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Taiwan president says island will not give up sovereignty after Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te has said the island will not provoke conflict and will not give up its sovereignty after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in which Taiwan was discussed. Lai made the remarks in a Facebook post, his first direct response to the meeting, after Chinese state media said Xi had told Trump that Taiwan was the most important issue in bilateral ties. The comments add a fresh layer of tension to an already sensitive issue in US-China relations.According to the reporting, Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan question could lead to conflict. Trump later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 04:59 LONDON
Iran plans Strait of Hormuz tolls as regional fighting intensifies
Iran is preparing to reveal a plan for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a live update on the developing regional conflict. The reported move comes as fighting involving Israel in Lebanon and Gaza is said to be killing and wounding dozens. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route, so any change to access or costs there would be watched closely by energy markets and governments.The update said Tehran would disclose its plan soon, but did not give a timetable or detail how the tolls would work. It also linked the development to wider regional tensions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Oil prices rise as hopes fade over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose after hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded, following reports that President Donald Trump did not secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly affect oil markets.The latest development has added to concerns about a broader energy crunch.The move comes as traders weigh the risk of further strain on supplies and the possibility of higher fuel costs.The report did not give details of any immediate change on the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Iran allows some Chinese ships through Strait of Hormuz after Beijing outreach
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic outreach from Beijing.The development was reported amid rising tensions in the waterway following a vessel seizure.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.Any disruption there can affect commercial traffic well beyond the region.The reported move suggests a limited easing for some vessels, but the available information does not say how many ships were involved or whether the arrangement applies to other countries' shipping.No casualties or damage were reported in the row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Ship reported seized off UAE coast and headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says
A ship has been reported seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and is heading towards Iranian waters, according to a British maritime security agency.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said the vessel was taken by unauthorised personnel while at anchor about 38 nautical miles, or 70 kilometres, north-east of Fujairah.It said the ship was now bound for Iranian territorial waters.The agency did not identify the vessel or say who was behind the seizure.The report comes as maritime tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Security in the area is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Trump says 20-year Iran nuclear suspension would be enough
US President Donald Trump has said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear programme, signalling a shift from his previous demand for a permanent end. He made the remarks after talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the arrangement would have to be a "real 20 years". He also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations.The comments came as talks over Iran's nuclear programme and the wider conflict remain stalled. According to the supplied material, Israeli and US forces began massive air strikes on Iran on 28... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
