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First LNG shipment exits Hormuz since war began, easing supply concerns

While the potential passage may raise hopes of increased LNG exports from the region, other vessels in the Gulf appear to be remaining in place

Oil prices up 2% as stalled US-Iran talks keep Hormuz supply risks high

Brent crude futures for June climbed $2.32, or 2.1 per cent, to $110.55 a barrel as of 0638 GMT, after gaining 2.8 per cent in the previous session to its highest close since April 7

Preventing Iranian nuclear weapon remains 'core issue', says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked in a Fox News interview about Iran's latest proposal, which would postpone discussions on its nuclear programme but end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war. "There's no doubt in my mind that at some point in the future, if this radical clerical regime remains in charge in Iran, they will decide they want a nuclear weapon," Rubio said. "That fundamental issue still has to be confronted," he said. "That still remains the core issue here." Asked if he thinks the Iranians are serious about a deal, Rubio said they are skilled negotiators looking to buy time. "We can't let them get away with it," Rubio said. "We have to ensure that any deal that is made, any agreement that is made, is one that definitively prevents them from sprinting towards a nuclear weapon at any point.

Preventing Iranian nuclear weapon remains 'core issue', says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked in a Fox News interview about Iran's latest proposal, which would postpone discussions on its nuclear programme but end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war. "There's no doubt in my mind that at some point in the future, if this radical clerical regime remains in charge in Iran, they will decide they want a nuclear weapon," Rubio said. "That fundamental issue still has to be confronted," he said. "That still remains the core issue here." Asked if he thinks the Iranians are serious about a deal, Rubio said they are skilled negotiators looking to buy time. "We can't let them get away with it," Rubio said. "We have to ensure that any deal that is made, any agreement that is made, is one that definitively prevents them from sprinting towards a nuclear weapon at any point.

US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker

The interception of the M/T Stream comes as American forces maintain a strict maritime restrictive operation in the region

US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker

The interception of the M/T Stream comes as American forces maintain a strict maritime restrictive operation in the region

'No tolls, no discrimination': UN chief appeals to parties to open Hormuz

United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres on Monday called for the immediate restoration of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that uninterrupted maritime movement is critical for global trade and economic stability amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.In a statement, Guterres said, "Navigational rights & freedoms through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected. I appeal to the parties: Open the Strait. Let ships pass. No tolls. No discrimination. Let trade resume. Let the global economy breathe. Safe, unimpeded passage is an economic & humanitarian imperative."Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly criticised Iran's reported attempts to regulate or monetise vessel movement through the strategic waterway. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio warned that such measures would not be accepted by the United States and would amount to asserting control over an international passage."If what they mean by opening the Straits is 'Yes, ..

'No tolls, no discrimination': UN chief appeals to parties to open Hormuz

United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres on Monday called for the immediate restoration of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that uninterrupted maritime movement is critical for global trade and economic stability amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.In a statement, Guterres said, "Navigational rights & freedoms through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected. I appeal to the parties: Open the Strait. Let ships pass. No tolls. No discrimination. Let trade resume. Let the global economy breathe. Safe, unimpeded passage is an economic & humanitarian imperative."Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly criticised Iran's reported attempts to regulate or monetise vessel movement through the strategic waterway. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio warned that such measures would not be accepted by the United States and would amount to asserting control over an international passage."If what they mean by opening the Straits is 'Yes, ..

Trump not happy with Iran's latest proposal to end war: US official

White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said Washington "will not negotiate through the press" and reiterated that its red lines remain unchanged as it pursues an end to the conflict

Trump not happy with Iran's latest proposal to end war: US official

White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said Washington "will not negotiate through the press" and reiterated that its red lines remain unchanged as it pursues an end to the conflict

Asian stocks near record highs ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.12 per cent, hovering near the record high it touched on Monday

Iran's unused oil storage shrinks to 22 days or less amid US blockade

The Islamic Republic has enough unused storage capacity to last another 12 to 22 days

Iran's unused oil storage shrinks to 22 days or less amid US blockade

The Islamic Republic has enough unused storage capacity to last another 12 to 22 days

No Brics joint statement on West Asia war due to lack of consensus: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a joint statement was not possible because a general consensus could not be reached among the members

No Brics joint statement on West Asia war due to lack of consensus: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a joint statement was not possible because a general consensus could not be reached among the members

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi lands in Pakistan again after Russia talks

Araghchi's latest stop follows a series of high-level engagements across multiple countries, including Russia and Oman

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi lands in Pakistan again after Russia talks

Araghchi's latest stop follows a series of high-level engagements across multiple countries, including Russia and Oman

Iran turns to Caspian Sea to secure food supplies amid US naval blockade

With the United States trying to squeeze Iran by blockading goods from entering or exiting its ports, food suppliers are rerouting imports via the Caspian Sea to ensure food keeps getting into the country. The head of the Association of Iran's Food Industries said Monday that alternative import routes are being "incorporated into the supply chain for essential goods". "At present, there is no problem with the country's food security, but maintaining this situation requires careful planning," Mohammad Reza Mortazavi said, according to the state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The Caspian is the world's largest inland body of water and its southern coastline stretches more than 430 miles (700 km) in northern Iran. Iran is a net importer of food staples like grain and cooking oil.

Iran turns to Caspian Sea to secure food supplies amid US naval blockade

With the United States trying to squeeze Iran by blockading goods from entering or exiting its ports, food suppliers are rerouting imports via the Caspian Sea to ensure food keeps getting into the country. The head of the Association of Iran's Food Industries said Monday that alternative import routes are being "incorporated into the supply chain for essential goods". "At present, there is no problem with the country's food security, but maintaining this situation requires careful planning," Mohammad Reza Mortazavi said, according to the state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The Caspian is the world's largest inland body of water and its southern coastline stretches more than 430 miles (700 km) in northern Iran. Iran is a net importer of food staples like grain and cooking oil.

US, Iran clash at UN atomic treaty review over Tehran's nuclear programme

The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran's nuclear programme as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the monthlong meeting. At issue was the election of Iran as one of 34 vice presidents of the conference, where 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are reviewing its implementation as they have done every five years since it took effect in 1970. Iran was a candidate of what has been dubbed the "nonaligned movement," made up of 121 mainly developing countries. Tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme escalated ahead of the Iran war, with President Donald Trump vowing to ensure the country cannot build an atomic weapon. Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade levels, but Tehran insists its programme is only for civilian purposes. The meeting began as Iran offered to reopen the Strait if Hormuz if the US lifted its blockade of Iran