Politics

Trump dismisses Iran proposal as ‘not a letter of surrender’, Iranian official says

The United States rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal because it was not a “letter of surrender”, a senior Iranian diplomat has said, alleging that Washington seeks to impose its will through intimidation and pressure rather than genuine diplomacy.

13 May 2026-11:47
Iran, Oman hold talks on Strait of Hormuz, maritime security, sovereign rights

Iranian and Omani delegations have held a legal-technical meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, arrangements for the safe passage of ships, and the sovereign rights of both countries over the strategic waterway.

13 May 2026-11:32
Trump: Iran ‘not going to surrender’ in Hormuz tensions

Iran is not expected to back down in rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with one expert arguing that the situation is heading toward a negotiated settlement rather than military resolution.

13 May 2026-11:24
UK and Azerbaijan expanded defence cooperation over the past four years, Fergus Auld says

The United Kingdom and Azerbaijan significantly expanded cooperation in defence, investment and reconstruction projects during the past four years, the outgoing British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld said in his farewell remarks.

12 May 2026-22:44
US Pentagon estimates Iran war cost has reached nearly $29 billion

The cost of the war involving United States and Iran has risen to nearly $29 billion, according to the Pentagon, as officials faced increased scrutiny over military spending and readiness during congressional hearings.

12 May 2026-22:08
Putin says Russia will deploy Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia plans to deploy the Sarmat nuclear missile system by the end of the year, describing it as the world’s most powerful nuclear missile.

12 May 2026-21:28
Romanian Senate marks Azerbaijani National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s 103rd birth anniversary

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Bucharest on Tuesday held a conference in the Romanian Senate to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's birth.

12 May 2026-20:50
IRGC conducts five-day military drill near Tehran to boost combat readiness

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted a large-scale military exercise around Tehran designed to enhance readiness to confront what it described as enemy threats, Iranian media reported.

12 May 2026-16:15
US envoy: Gulf states face choice between Israel, Iran

Mike Huckabee has said he is “very optimistic” that additional Middle Eastern countries will soon join the Abraham Accords and establish formal relations with Israel.

12 May 2026-16:13
France-Armenia: Exclusive flight records raise questions over diplomacy, defence logistics - VIDEO

12 May 2026-15:48