Middle East

Japan resumes Azerbaijani oil imports after disruptions caused by Iran war

Japan is set to receive a tanker carrying Azerbaijani crude oil, marking its first oil shipment from Central Asia since the outbreak of war in Iran in February, according to Japan’s industry ministry and a Reuters report on May 11.

11 May, 03:01 PM

U.S., Iran near short-term truce; comprehensive agreement out of reach — Reuters

The United States and Iran are close to a limited, temporary ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported on May 7, citing sources, though “deep divisions” remain between the parties over key issues.

7 May, 08:51 PM

Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew members injured

French shipping group CMA CGM said that one of its vessels had been attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel, Reuters reported on May 6.

6 May, 02:09 PM

Oil surges after fresh attacks in Middle East fuel price spike fears

Oil prices jumped about 6% as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and vessels in the Persian Gulf over the past 24 hours, according to market data and reports on May 5.

5 May, 01:29 PM

Ukrainian drone firm gets first request to protect ships in Hormuz Strait

Ukrainian drone company TAF Industries said it received requests from foreign shipowners to send specialists to the Middle East to help protect vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a comment to BBC News Ukraine on Apr. 29.

29 April, 07:11 PM

Trump dismisses Iran's latest plan to lift U.S. naval blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's latest proposal regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the war, he told his advisors, The New York Times wrote on April 27.

28 April, 08:50 AM

Ukraine, Saudi Arabia deepen security ties

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss implementing a bilateral security agreement focused on three key areas, the Ukrainian presidential office said on April 24.

24 April, 07:51 PM

Ukrainian minesweepers may join UK-French mission to clear Strait of Hormuz — The Times

Four Ukrainian minesweepers, stationed in Portsmouth, England, could join a UK-French mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after the war in the Middle East ends, The Times reported on April 22.

22 April, 01:20 PM

Zelenskyy to join leaders’ meeting on security of Strait of Hormuz

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in a meeting on efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, he said on Apr. 17.

17 April, 07:10 PM

Cyprus seeks EU help as tourism suffers from Middle East conflict

Cyprus hopes an upcoming European Union summit will help rescue its tourism sector, hit hard by the Middle East war, Politico reported on Apr. 17.

17 April, 11:44 AM

U.S. and Iran could extend ceasefire by two weeks, report says

The United States and Iran are considering extending a ceasefire that expires on April 21 by two weeks to give negotiators more time to work toward a peace agreement, Bloomberg reported on April 15, citing a person familiar with the discussions.

16 April, 12:28 AM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine offers long-term security partnerships

As opposed to selling off its arsenals like it did in the 1990s, Ukraine now offers long-term, mutually beneficial defense industrial partnerships to interested countries, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 13.

13 April, 10:34 PM

Ukraine moves to seal security pacts on drone defense and Black Sea — Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he heard a briefing from Rustem Umerov on initial talks with Middle East and Gulf partners and announced upcoming security agreements on Apr. 13.

13 April, 05:03 PM

Zelenskyy: Trilateral peace talks on hold

The trilateral talks on ending the Russian aggression against Ukraine have been postponed due to the war in the Middle East, but the process is expected to resume, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Italy’s Rai Radio on April 9.

9 April, 04:50 PM

Turkey helps build Ukraine–Syria ties

Recent talks between Ukrainian, Turkish, and Syrian foreign ministers in Damascus farther illustrate Ankara’s interest in forging a tripartite relationship between the countries, Ihor Semyvolos, director of the Association of Middle East Studies, told NV Radio on April 7.

9 April, 12:02 AM

Iran tells citizens to form human shields around power plants

At the urging of their government, Iranian civilians have formed human chains around critical infrastructure facilities to deter U.S. attacks on April 7.

8 April, 12:42 AM

Ukrainian instructors trained anti-Assad insurgents, expert says

Ukrainian instructors helped fighters allied with Ahmed al‑Sharaa learn to operate combat drones during the 2024 overthrow of Syrian dictator Bashar al‑Assad, Ukrainian officer and journalist Yuriy Matsarsky told NV Radio on April 7.

7 April, 11:46 PM

Engaging with Syria can help curtail Russian influence

Developing security and economic ties with Syria will help Ukraine to curb Russian influence in the Middle East and beyond, Ukrainian officer and journalist Yuriy Matsarsky told NV Radio on April 7.

7 April, 09:37 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine will have larger role in Persian Gulf security

Ukraine is stepping up cooperation with countries under attack from Iran and will have an expanded role in emerging security formats, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 2.

3 April, 12:53 AM

Middle East on brink of wider war, UNSG Guterres warns

The impact from the Iran war is already being felt around the world, and the conflict can still spill over across the wider Middle East, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said on April 2.

2 April, 07:56 PM

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