According to CCTV, Iran's Judiciary Chief Ejehi said on May 2 that Iran is open to negotiations with the U.S. but firmly opposes American coercion. While talks are logical and reasonable, Ejehi stressed that Iran will not accept U.S. demands imposed through threats or intimidation. He added that Ira

According to The Sun, on May 2, Russian MP Adam Delimkhanov threatened to hoist a Soviet Victory Banner over Buckingham Palace, escalating Kremlin criticism of King Charles following the monarch's address to the US Congress calling for unwavering support for Ukraine's defense. Delimkhanov, a

According to the Wall Street Journal, President Trump notified Congress on Friday that hostile operations against Iran concluded on April 7, allowing the White House to circumvent congressional authorization. Under the 1973 War Powers Act, the president can deploy military forces overseas for 60 day

According to Central Television, an Israeli military officer stated on May 2 that removing Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is critical to military success, describing failure to do so as a "massive failure" in the Iran conflict. The officer noted the enriched uranium is sufficient to produce 11

According to Marsh, the world's largest insurance broker, political violence insurance premiums in the Gulf have surged at least 20-fold since the Iran war began on February 28. Before the conflict, a $1 million policy cost $1,000 to $2,200 annually; it now costs $20,000 to $120,000. Marsh data

According to Daily Star, on May 1, former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin identified 23 UK towns and cities as potential Russian targets should full-scale war erupt. The Kremlin commentator showcased a map pinpointing these locations, the majority of which house major defense

According to U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the 60-day military authorization deadline for military action against Iran has been suspended as a result of the ceasefire that took effect on April 8. Austin testified before Congress on April 30 that the Trump administration no longer needs to

According to ECB officials, on April 30, policymakers reached consensus that rate hikes in June are highly likely. Policy makers discussed the necessary degree of tightening on Thursday, with multiple officials stating that at least two rate increases are needed unless the war ends and Brent crude p

According to a reporter from the Washington Examiner, a senior White House official said the White House is in active discussions with congressional lawmakers regarding a 30-day reauthorization of Iran war powers, with today, April 30, as the

According to Iran's state television, on April 30, Iranian lawmaker Manouchehr Muttaki stated that a maritime blockade constitutes an act of war. Muttaki warned that Iranian forces may resort to military action as soon as tomorrow or next week to remove such