China criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move was dangerous, even as a sanctioned Chinese vessel managed to transit through the critical shipping route on Tuesday.
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China criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move was dangerous, even as a sanctioned Chinese vessel managed to transit through the critical shipping route on Tuesday.
Gulf energy exporters worry Iran could escalate and close the Bab al-Mandeb, the main exit route for bottlenecked Persian Gulf oil.
Mediators are racing to solidify a fragile agreement with a lot of moving parts
New York (AFP) – Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as investors braced for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.
An F-15E fighter and an A-10 attack plane were downed in two separate incidents on Friday, media reports say
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has undertaken since the Second World War".
The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.
Officials stated that the order does not confirm a decision being made by US President Donald Trump to put boots on the ground in Iran, though it presents several options for future action.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.
U.S. president asking countries 'to get involved quickly and with great enthusiasm' to end Iran's blockade
Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran.
Sharing footage of attacks can lead to a prison term, hefty fines or deportation under the Gulf state’s laws
Ships and energy infrastructure in the Gulf hit by new wave of strikes
Sustained Iranian drone attacks are driving the Pentagon to expand layered counter-drone defenses, including interceptor systems and emerging laser technology
National security expert warns from bomb shelter that synchronized attacks mark escalation in regional conflict
The U.S. military will wage its most aggressive campaign against Iran Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, a day after President Donald Trump said the war would be over “very soon.”