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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Race Against the Clock: Iran and European Powers Set for High-Stakes Nuclear Talks

 

File photo: An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran

In a pivotal diplomatic move, Iran and three major European powers — France, Britain, and Germany — have agreed to resume negotiations next week aimed at reviving stalled nuclear and sanctions discussions.

The talks come just days before an August 31 deadline set by the so-called “E3” to trigger the UN’s “snapback” sanctions mechanism, which would reinstate punitive measures lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. European officials have warned that unless Iran commits to a verifiable and lasting agreement to address concerns over its uranium enrichment programme, sanctions will return in full force.

Tensions have escalated since June, when a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran prompted Tehran to cut off cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Restoring IAEA access is expected to be a central point of contention in the upcoming talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has rejected the legitimacy of the European threat, accusing the E3 of lacking “legal and moral competence” to invoke snapback sanctions, but maintained that Tehran remains open to diplomacy that safeguards its national interests.

With the snapback provision set to expire in October, the coming week’s negotiations may represent the last opportunity for both sides to avert a renewed cycle of sanctions and mistrust.

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