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Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own amid push for talks

Donald Trump claims Iran still wants a deal, after Tehran puts forward five-point counter-proposal and says war will end when it decides and on its terms

The Guardian - UK

Iran rejects Washington's 15-point plan and escalates attacks on Israel and Gulf

Tehran claimed on Wednesday it has rejected a US ceasefire plan, as it ramped up attacks on Israel and Gulf states and proposed its own terms, including reparations and control of Hormuz.

Euronews

Saudi Arabia’s high-stakes Iran gamble is starting to unravel

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What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations

Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far.

Euronews

First Thing: US reportedly poised to send airborne troops to Middle East

Iran has targeted Israel and Gulf states while denying Trump’s claims that any negotiations are taking place. Plus, Democrats flip seat in district that includes Mar-a-Lago

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos

The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself

The Guardian - US

Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of…

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What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war

Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan

The Independent UK

Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US

Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.

The Times of India

Britain ‘to host security summit’ in bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain has reportedly offered to host a security summit focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. A British official told Politico that the UK aims to "build this coalition and develop momentum" to "open a route safe through the Strait of Hormuz, and provide that…

The Independent UK

The World Economic Forum is the latest to postpone Gulf conference in Saudi

WEF is committed to returning to the Gulf. Business and political leaders there know that the need for conversation and the hunt for solutions is now paramount.

Fortune

Trump Begins Shifting Iran War Blame To Pete Hegseth—Says He Was First To Say 'Let's Do It'

Explore political tensions as Donald Trump credits Pete Hegseth for pushing Iran military action amid backlash over Operation Epic Fury and missed intelligence warnings.

International Business Times UK

Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive - report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly urging US President Trump to escalate military action against Iran, viewing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. He believes removing Iran's current government is key to addressing the threat to Gulf nations. However, Riyadh officially denies pushing for war,…

The Times of India

US set to deploy airborne troops amid Trump claims of ‘very good’ Iran talks

Israel and Gulf states targeted by Iran in latest strikes while Tehran denies any negotiations with US to end war

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The Independent UK

Strikes hit Iran and Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Mideast, even as President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war

International Business Times

Kuwait International Airport's New Terminal 2 Not Opening Today; Full Operations Targeted for Late 2026

Kuwait International Airport did not open a major new terminal Tuesday despite circulating social media speculation, with officials confirming the landmark Terminal 2 remains on track for completion by November 2026 as part of a massive modernization drive aimed at transforming the Gulf nation into a regional aviation hub.

The Independent UK

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

Euronews

Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US

Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war.

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The Times of India

Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

The Guardian - UK

‘Stop this savage being’: Iranians fear postponed Trump attack is merely disaster delayed

Some inside Iran believe threat was designed to divert attention from desire to seize islands in strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Iran has finally exposed the limits of Trump’s power

ANALYSIS: A five-day ‘pause’ allows Gulf nations to find dwindling air defences, buys Iran’s decentralised military system respite and gives Trump the chance to reflect on how to get out of a quagmire Tehran prepared for him, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Euronews

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Here are ten ways to survive Armageddon. It means learning to love a new word...thrift

The crisis in the Gulf means we need to love economical wartime ways.

We Got This Covered

‘At their own peril’: GOP Senator demands Trump close U.S. bases after ‘outrageous’ refusals spark a major rift

If only bases were that easy to move, I feel a few of the Gulf countries might be happy to give them up.

The Guardian - UK

Why Iran’s threat to destroy water facilities could spell disaster for Gulf countries

Desalination infrastructure is crucial in arid region with very little rainfall and few rivers or lakes

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