Trump says Iran allows passage of 10 oil tankers and 8 to Washington as a ‘present’

Iran has allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a “present” to show it is serious about negotiations to end the war, the US president says.

Trump says expected much worse economic consequences from conflict with Iran

US President Donald Trump has said that he expected much worse economic consequences from the conflict with Iran.

Iran warns unnamed regional country against taking part in alleged plan to seize island

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Iran’s adversaries, backed by an unnamed regional country, are allegedly preparing to seize one of Iran’s islands.

Russia Hopes US Ground "Operation" on Kharg Island Will Not Take Place

Moscow is hearing speculation about preparations for a ground operation on Iran's island of Kharg but hopes it will be limited to words and threats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.

Firefighting under way at Kuwait Airport after drone attack

Kuwait’s spokesperson for the General Fire Force says that it is currently putting out a fire at Kuwait Airport caused by “hostile” drones.

US, Israel Preparing for Another 2-3 Weeks of Conflict With Iran

 The United States and Israel believe that the armed conflict with Iran could continue for another two to three weeks, even if formal negotiations between the parties begin, news portal reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed US and Israeli officials.

Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, a person briefed on the contours of the proposal said late Tuesday, even as the US military prepared to call up at least 1,000 more troops to supplement some 50,000 troops already in the Mideast.

IRGC announces new wave, the 80th, of attacks on Israel, US bases

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has launched its 80th wave of missiles against Israel and US military bases in the region, according to a statement carried by the Fars news agency.