Iran
China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway
"We hope that the parties concerned can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway," China's Foreign Minister said.
Iran's regime continues irregular death sentencing as it hunts for 'Israeli collaborators'
Even with Gulf on edge, negotiations stalling, experts say peace with Israel 'possible' - analysis
Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans
Iran, Oman negotiate possible tolls system for Strait of Hormuz even as US warns against it - NYT
Iran has recently created the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority," an organization from the Islamic regime that aims to govern the international waterway.
No deal in sight if US insists on discussing nuclear issue, Iranian FM spokesperson says - report
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claimed that US demands aimed at tempering Iran’s nuclear ambitions were “unreasonable” and “excessive."
Third Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to China, data shows
Iran approved the shipment to help build confidence between Qatar and Pakistan, which is mediating in peace talks, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence - opinion
Regional actors believe that in the event of a direct confrontation with China, the US would act with extreme caution and seek to avoid a large-scale war whenever possible.
Iran’s Baha’i, Christian facilities targeted by discriminatory policies, CSW tells ‘Post’
Human rights groups have warned that regime authorities detained dozens of Baha’is in arbitrary arrests, many without charge, and denied them communication with their families or legal counsel.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence
In her resignation letter, Gabbard told US President Donald Trump that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity."
Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Sailors interviewed by Reuters in recent weeks have described the hardships and anxieties of their experience, and a federation representing them warns of dire conditions.
France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
China and Russia vetoed a similar US-backed text in April, arguing it was biased against Tehran.
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but says 'we're not there yet,' after NATO meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran.
US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says
Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.
