Iran

President Trump has called for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to ease the burden of soaring pump prices caused by the ongoing war with Iran. The move would require congressional approval and comes as average gasoline costs have jumped more than 50 percent to $4.52 per gallon.

10. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Iranin Tukholman-suurlähetystö on julkaissut tekoälyllä tuotetun Lego-tyylisen videon, joka esittää Olof Palmen salamurhan. Videoklippi on osa Iranin suurlähetystöjen ympäri maailmaa julkaisemaa propagandavideoiden sarjaa.

Iran’s ability to sell crude has come under mounting pressure since the United States began enforcing a naval blockade aimed at Iranian shipping in mid-April 2026, prompting warnings that storage could fill within weeks and that forced production cuts could damage older oil fields. Tehran has tied broader talks with Washington to changes in maritime restrictions as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz drags on.

02. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Iran has delivered a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the conflict that started with U.S. and Israeli attacks on February 28. The response demands resolution within 30 days and includes calls for sanctions relief and U.S. force withdrawals. President Trump stated he is reviewing the document.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday, as President Donald Trump reviewed a new Iranian proposal on the Strait of Hormuz. Putin expressed strong support for Iran amid its conflict with the US and Israel. The visit follows Araghchi's diplomatic tour of Pakistan and Oman.

26. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Continuing its diplomatic push for regional de-escalation, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held calls with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, focusing on US-Iran negotiations and easing tensions.