Investors assess the stability of the truce between Iran and Israel, which affects oil prices. Prices have risen but remain near multi-week lows on expectations that supplies will not be disrupted.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine urges citizens to carefully weigh the risks when planning trips across the countries of the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. Ukrainians who are in these regions are advised to follow the instructions of local law enforcement agencies.
Oil prices fell sharply after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. This eased fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East, leading to a decline in Brent and WTI crude futures.
Persian Gulf countries are increasing security measures following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Bahrain and Kuwait are taking extraordinary measures, while other regional states are calling for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
Two oil tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The crews of both vessels were successfully evacuated, and no oil spill was recorded.
After the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, oil prices are rising again. Fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are putting pressure on the market.
The three countries have expressed their readiness for immediate negotiations with Iran on the nuclear program in order to reduce tensions in the Middle East. Wadeful stressed the importance of de-escalating the conflict.
Israel has launched new strikes on Iranian cities where defense facilities and military bases are located. Two people were killed at a missile range in the attack.
Iran says talks with the US on the nuclear program have become impossible after Israel's strikes. The US and Iran were due to resume talks in Oman on Sunday.
Due to Israeli attacks on Iran, ships are advised to avoid the Gulf of Aden. Britain and Greece call for the registration of flights through the Strait of Hormuz and to exercise caution.
Iran has announced the cessation of nuclear talks with the United States, which were scheduled for June 15, 2025 in Oman. The decision was made after Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
Israeli airstrikes on Iran have sparked a wave of criticism. China has expressed concern, and Arab countries have condemned the actions, emphasizing the violation of sovereignty and the threat to regional stability.
Brent crude rose to $78 a barrel, the biggest jump since 2022. Israel has struck Iran's nuclear program, raising fears of oil supply disruptions.
The Trump administration is trying to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran. These actions could complicate the nuclear deal with Tehran that Trump is seeking to reach.
Iran plans to present its own proposal for a nuclear deal with the United States through the intermediary of Oman, considering the US proposal ambiguous. Tehran seeks to master nuclear technologies.
Iran's intelligence minister said his agency had obtained important documents about Israel's nuclear program. This may increase tensions amid the IAEA vote on the nuclear deal with Iran.
Donald Trump announced the proximity of a new agreement with Iran, which provides for access of American inspectors to nuclear facilities. Iran is considering suspending uranium enrichment in exchange for unfreezing funds.
Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Ankara has offered to become a platform for negotiations on the settlement of the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Also, Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.
In 17 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, there is a recorded increase in cancer incidence among women. This is linked to rising average temperatures, air pollution, and other factors.
Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Gold prices rose amid concerns about rising US debt and weak demand for 20-year bonds. A year of highs around $3450-3500 is expected.
Iran has put forward the idea of creating an international nuclear consortium with the participation of Arab countries and US investments. This proposal is an alternative to the US demand to completely curtail the nuclear program.
Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are being resumed in Oman with the mediation of the Persian Gulf state. The goal is to conclude an agreement to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Iran expects Oman to announce the date of a new round of nuclear talks with the US, after a meeting in Rome was cancelled. Trump demands the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program.
The Israeli Prime Minister calls for the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure amid negotiations on a nuclear deal. He stressed the importance of preventing Tehran from developing ballistic missiles.
Iran and the US have started the second round of talks on the nuclear program in Rome. The delegations are headed by Steve Witkoff from the US and Abbas Araghchi from Iran, mediated by Oman.
Iran told the US it is ready to accept some restrictions on uranium enrichment. Tehran demands clear guarantees against re-withdrawal from the deal and insists on the lifting of sanctions.
The head of the IAEA stated that Iran is close to creating nuclear weapons, although it does not yet have them. He emphasized the importance of the agency's participation in the dialogue between Iran and the United States regarding the nuclear agreement.
