US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran
Fourth Senate War Powers vote – first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation – fails to gain traction.

Fourth Senate War Powers vote – first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation – fails to gain traction.









Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
Sharif pushing to restart US-Iran talks as Trump says negotiations could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.

A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.