News & Insights Across Asia
The IRGC launched retaliatory strikes on a US air base following US military actions near the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, highlighting fragile regional stability.
Iran’s IRGC continues to prohibit the passage of vessels from hostile countries through the Strait of Hormuz, while reporting 23 ships passed in the last 24 hours.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will host the Iranian national football team’s base for the World Cup after the U.S. refused overnight stays.
Iran claims the US violated a ceasefire after strikes in Hormozgan province, while Washington maintains the actions were defensive. Diplomatic efforts continue via Pakistan.
China reaffirms its commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue to ensure global stability and non-proliferation.
US Central Command reports defensive strikes on Iranian boats and missile sites in southern Iran to protect military personnel during an ongoing ceasefire.
China calls on the US and Iran to sustain diplomatic momentum and keep the door to dialogue open to ensure stability in the Gulf region and global supply chains.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry states that current US talks focus on ending the war, while nuclear issues and uranium stockpiles will be addressed in a later final agreement.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei reveals that Iran and the US are working to finalize a memorandum of understanding as disagreements narrow.
Tehran is considering a peace proposal while accusing the US of “excessive demands,” as international mediators strive to prevent further escalation and restore oil flow.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei honors Iran’s “historic resistance” against the US and Israel while commemorating the second anniversary of President Ebrahim Raisi’s death.
Iran threatens to spread conflict beyond the Middle East after President Trump hints at restarting a military campaign amid stalled diplomatic talks.
The US has postponed a planned attack on Iran following positive diplomatic developments, impacting global oil markets and signaling a potential shift in regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump warns Iran that “the clock is ticking” for a peace deal as the White House considers military options.
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days following Washington-led talks, while Iran signals potential disruptions to global internet traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days after US-led talks, while Iran threatens strategic subsea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has appointed Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as the special representative for China affairs following a period of significant diplomatic turmoil.
Russia’s Rosatom has resumed work on the second unit of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant following military strikes in March 2026.
Iran announces a new professional mechanism to manage commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, introducing fees and restricting US military operations.
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days, yet strikes persist. Meanwhile, the US rejects Iran’s peace proposal as tensions rise.
