Tag: Iran

US Strikes Iran as Tehran Targets Kuwait and Jordan in Escalating Conflict

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 203 EAT on Thursday 16 July 2026 The US military has continued its strikes against Iran, targeting locations further north in the country and, for the first time in the latest escalation, areas near the capital, Tehran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early Thursday that its forces had…

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US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Strait of Hormuz Dispute Deepens

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1303 EAT on Wednesday 15 July 2026 The comments, made during an interview with Fox News, came as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day. Trump had earlier backed away from a threatened 20% fee on all cargo shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz,…

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After the US-Iran Conflict, Can Peace Talks Get Back on Track?

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1524 EAT on Friday 10 July 2026 A United States official has told Al Jazeera that Washington remains committed to diplomacy with Iran despite two days of military exchanges this week, insisting that technical negotiations aimed at securing a lasting peace agreement will continue. The US and Iran…

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What Came Out of the US-Iran Doha Talks? Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1319   EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 DOHA, Qatar — Iran and the United States concluded another round of indirect technical talks on Wednesday without any clear breakthrough toward a lasting peace agreement. Instead of announcing new progress, negotiators focused on issues they said had already been resolved…

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Seafarers welcome breakthrough US-Iran deal after prolonged Gulf tensions

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1300 EAT on Monday 15 June 2026 Seafarers’ advocates have cautiously welcomed a tentative deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that thousands of stranded crew members could soon return home after months of uncertainty. The agreement is expected to ease…

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Tehran Denies Deal Finalised After Trump Says Iran Agreement Near Completion

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Beatrice Walyamboka at 1303 EAT on Friday 12 June 2026 US President Donald Trump said the United States had planned to strike Iran “very hard” again on Thursday before announcing he was cancelling the action, claiming negotiators had reached what he described as “a great settlement” with Tehran….

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