Iran

Lagstiftare frågar ut försvarsminister om stigande krigskostnader i Iran

14 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

Försvarsminister Pete Hegseth svarade på tisdagen på frågor från lagstiftare angående de eskalerande kostnaderna för USA:s krig mot Iran. Tjänstemän vid Pentagon uppskattar den nuvarande prislappen till 29 miljarder dollar. Siffran har stigit från 25 miljarder dollar för två veckor sedan.

Iran demands five conditions before resuming US talks

Iran has hardened its negotiating position with the United States by demanding five conditions described as minimum guarantees for trust. The move comes amid mounting concerns over oil supplies and shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Arkham maps sanctioned tron wallets linked to iran central bank

13 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham has identified two OFAC-sanctioned Tron wallets connected to Iran's central bank. The mapping provides new public insight into Tehran's onchain cryptocurrency activity.

Asien

China ready to help restore peace and stability in Middle East, Wang says

Politik

Hegseth besvarar fråga om "kamikazedelfiner" under Pentagon-briefing: fraktled förblir öppen i Hormuzsundet

Europa

French Tour Operators Adapt as Iran War Delays Persist into Summer Bookings

Asiatiska börser stiger efter Trumps signaler om framsteg i Iran-förhandlingar

Globala aktier nådde rekordnivåer efter att president Trump indikerat framsteg i förhandlingarna med Iran. Nyheten dämpade de geopolitiska spänningarna och stärkte teknikaktier i Sydkorea. Brentoljepriset föll till följd av den positiva marknadssentimentet.

IRGC releases new map of controlled areas in Strait of Hormuz

4 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a new map showing areas of the Strait of Hormuz under their naval control. The announcement comes amid tensions with the US, including a missile strike on an American frigate. IRGC spokesperson stated there is no change in overall strait management.

Jean-Noël Barrot tours Gulf to bolster French positions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot toured the Gulf on April 30 and May 1, 2026. He visited Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, with the Qatar stop cancelled. France aims to leverage the Gulf monarchies' rift with Washington to strengthen its positions.

Trump declares hostilities against Iran over in letter to Congress

1 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

US President Donald Trump stated on Friday in a letter to Congress that hostilities against Iran are «over». The announcement comes on the 60-day deadline for congressional authorization. Iran submitted a new conflict resolution proposal, but Trump said he was «not satisfied».

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