ANALYSIS – Allies Fear a Rushed US–Iran Framework Deal Could Backfire, Leaving Technical Deadlock
By John Irish and Parisa Hafezi
PARIS/DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past...
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Again, Flexing Muscle amid Iran War
By Hyunjoo Jin
SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the U.S. and South Korea.
Pyongyang's intense missile activity...
Strait of Hormuz Blocked as Gaps Remain on Iran Peace Talks
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Muhammad Al Gebaly and Saad Sayeed
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was at a standstill on Sunday after Iran reasserted control over the strategic waterway that is key to global energy...
Iran Tightens Control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump Warns Against ‘Blackmail’
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 18 (Reuters) - Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran...
ANALYSIS – The Iran War Has Revealed Trump’s Pressure Point: The Economy
By Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U.S. adversaries and...
Trump Says He Has ‘Good News’ On Iran As Tankers Cross Strait Of Hormuz
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Ariba Shahid
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 18 (Reuters) - A convoy of oil tankers was crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the first major movement of ships in the crucial waterway since the U.S....
EXCLUSIVE – Iran Negotiators, Citing Possible Israeli Attack, Got Pakistan Escort Home From Peace...
By Saad Sayeed and Mubasher Bukhari
ISLAMABAD, April 17 (Reuters) - Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to...
European Countries Have Capacity To Clear Mines In Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says
PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin told French TV...
EU’s Von Der Leyen: Welcomes The 10-day Ceasefire Between Israel And Lebanon
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the...
Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite To Target Us Bases, FT Reports, Beijing Denies Story
April 15 (Reuters) - Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite in late 2024 that has allowed it to target U.S. military bases across the Middle East during the current war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday,...
