Iran / USA: Trump defends decision to extend ceasefire
Amid ongoing tensions between the USA and Iran, Donald Trump has defended his decision to extend the two-week ceasefire, rejecting criticism that it reflects weakness. Responding to a comment in the Wall Street…
Britain bracing for food shortages as Iran war threatens key supplies
The Government is preparing for potential food supply disruptions this summer amid fears that escalating tensions involving Iran could severely impact global shipping routes. A confidential contingency exercise, known as 'Exercise Turnstone’, has…
Iran / USA: Trump’s optimism about talks as blockade takes effect
With the two week cease-fire between the USA and Iran in a fragile state, Donald Trump has expressed optimism that a peace agreement may be close, with potential new talks under discussion as…
Lebanon / Israel: direct talks for the first time in over thirty years
In a rare diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks in over thirty years, mediated by Marco Rubio. The discussions aim to reduce violence and address the ongoing conflict…
Starmer seeks stability in Middle East as fragile ceasefire offers hope
Keir Starmer has travelled to Saudi Arabia to engage with Gulf allies following the two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran. Although the visit was planned prior to the ceasefire announcement, it now…
Iran / USA: ceasefire is announced, but Israel continues to bombard Lebanon
In the end, cooler heads prevailed – at least for now. A fragile pause has emerged in the conflict between the USA and Iran after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire to allow…
Iran / USA: Trump’s mixed messages create uncertainty
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Donald Trump has alternated between signalling possible de-escalation and threatening further military action, leaving the situation highly uncertain. Increased military deployments in the Gulf region…
Lebanon: Israel plans buffer zone even after conflict with Hezbollah ends
Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the IDF’s plans to establish a buffer zone deep inside southern Lebanon have intensified fears of prolonged instability. Foreign minister Israel Katz, stating that the aim…
Syria: Christians cancel Easter celebrations after sectarian violence
Sectarian violence erupted on 28 March in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in Syria, following tensions involving two Muslim young men from the nearby town of Qalaat al-Madiq. Reports indicate that they started…
Middle East war: Trump’s claims of negotiations are rebuffed by Iran
Iran has rejected claims by Donald Trump that negotiations are under way to end the conflict, with military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari accusing Washington of ‘negotiating with itself’ to mask failure. While US officials…
