IRGC’s seizure of vessels sends message that navy is ready to ‘retaliate’ in Strait of Hormuz

This morning, the IRGC navy said in a statement that they seized two vessels … saying that they were violating maritime rules and also jeopardising navigation systems and moving without permission from the IRGC.

NATO ‘will always defend’ Turkey, Mark Rutte said

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday the alliance would do “what’s necessary to defend” its members including Turkey after intercepting four missiles  into Turkish air space over the past weeks.

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

Ukraine says it has resumed pumping Russian oil through a pipeline into Hungary and Slovakia, bringing to an end months of deadlock over a €90bn loan seen as vital European Union support for Kyiv.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Donald Trump has extended his ceasefire with Iran just hours before it was due to expire, but key disputes between the US and Iran remain unresolved.

Ukrainian UAV crews in Lithuania may threaten Russia

Ukrainian UAV crews in Lithuania may pose a threat to Russia's security, a source in the Russian law enforcement agencies told TASS.

Still no formal Iranian confirmation of attending renewed Islamabad talks: Pakistani official

 Pakistan is still awaiting Iran's formal confirmation of its delegation for the Islamabad peace talks, the country's Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a social media post on Tuesday.

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action and Germany calling for dialogue

European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action.

Democrats to force fifth Senate vote to curb Trump’s war powers

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that the Democrats will force a fifth vote on a war powers resolution aimed at halting Trump’s war on Iran.