Mediators pushing for 45-day truce in Iran war – Axios

The US, Iran, and regional mediators have been discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire, Axios reported on Sunday evening, citing four US, Israeli, and regional sources.

Saudi petrochemical complex hit after barrage targets country’s east

Overnight attacks on Saudi Arabia hit a petrochemical complex in a sprawling industrial area in the eastern city of Jubail, a source on the ground told AFP on Tuesday, hours after similar installations in Iran were struck.

What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the dramatic rescue of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran, but Tehran claimed the mission was "foiled".

Iran hit Zelensky with ‘slap in the face’ – expert

An Iranian strike that reportedly destroyed a depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai served as a “slap in the face” to Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, a Middle East expert has told RT.

Iran Guards say ‘turned back’ three ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Friday that they had turned back three ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, adding the route was closed to vessels travelling to and from ports linked to its "enemies".

Iran responds to Trump’s 15-point ultimatum – media

Iran has dismissed out of hand a proposed US 15-point roadmap for peace. 

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days

Trump Shares PM Shehbaz’s Call for US–Iran Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump reshared Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer for Pakistan to host potential peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Iran’s Larijani, the man whose power grew during Mideast war

When Israeli and US strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of the Middle East war, Iran's security chief Ali Larijani became even more powerful than he had been for decades.

No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf – senior Iranian official

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader.

Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war

Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war entered its 15th day.

Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut, Netanyahu issues threat

In his first public comments since becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asked neighbouring Arab countries to shut U.S. bases “as soon as possible”