France and UK to co-host talks on securing Strait of Hormuz

The strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime chokepoint through which approximately 20 to 30 percent of the world’s total oil consumption flows, have once again become the focal point of international security concerns. In a significant diplomatic maneuver, France and the United Kingdom have announced their intention to co-host a high-level […]

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US President Donald Trump suspends planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure following productive diplomatic talks

In a significant de-escalation of regional tensions, United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered a temporary suspension of planned military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. The decision follows what the White House described as "very good and productive" high-level communications between Washington and Tehran aimed at reaching a comprehensive resolution […]

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