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UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant

The Gulf monarchy condemned the “terrorist attack” amid tensions with Iran. The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power...

Trump warns Iran ‘time is of the essence’ as peace talks stall

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran as negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East appear to...

US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT

While Tehran has said it does not trust Washington, it maintains the standoff cannot be resolved through military means. The US and Israel are actively...

Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump

The US president has said China would like to see the Strait of Hormuz reopened. US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping...

US seeking to convince China to pressure Iran – Rubio

Washington hopes Beijing will help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, the secretary of state has said. The US plans to persuade China to pressure Iran...

Netanyahu reveals secret UAE visit

The revelation deepens what is known about the Emirates’ involvement in the war on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to...

Iran’s response to US peace terms ‘totally unacceptable’ – Trump

Tehran has delivered its counterproposal to Washington’s conditions for ending the war via Pakistani mediators. US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s...

Iran responds to US war proposal

Iran says it has formally responded to a US proposal aimed at ending the conflict triggered by American and Israeli strikes earlier this year,...

World oil reserves drain at record pace

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing global inventories toward operational ‘stress’ and ‘floor’ levels, the outlet has reported. Global oil inventories are shrinking...

When the world’s most powerful country has no war plan

Washington’s rhetoric and mixed signals are turning the Iran conflict into a wider test of US power – and of global trust in American...

Iran demands guarantees ahead of World Cup

Iran has confirmed it still intends to compete at the upcoming FIFA World Cup but is seeking a series of assurances from FIFA and...

Washington ignored intel warnings on Iran – Trump’s ex-counterterror chief

The US has been dragged into war by Israel despite CIA assessments that Tehran was not building a bomb, Joe Kent has said. Washington joined...

Trump promises ‘one big glow’ in Iran if ceasefire collapses

Washington and Tehran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing each other of “unprovoked” violations. The US military has launched a wave of...

US launches new strikes on Iran

Tehran has accused Washington of violating the ceasefire and retaliated against US military vessels. The US military has launched a wave of strikes on Iranian...

Oil trader pockets reported USD $125m on suspiciously well-timed Iran bet

The alleged trade came shortly before reported progress toward US-Iran deal to end the war, raising suspicions of insider information. A massive crude oil bet...

Trump pulled plug on ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudi snub – NBC

Riyadh reportedly blocked key military assets after Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz operation without coordination. Saudi Arabia reportedly refused to allow the US military...

US attacks Iranian tanker after Trump’s ultimatum

The US president has threatened to resume bombings at much higher intensity unless Tehran agrees to a deal. The US military has fired on and...

Trump pauses US military escorts in Hormuz

The US president has abruptly put ‘Project Freedom’ on hold after just two days. US President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a military operation to...

Global oil shortages to hit within weeks – Chevron CEO

Concerns over availability will soon replace fears about price, according to Mike Wirth. Physical oil shortages could begin to emerge worldwide within weeks due to...

Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike – media

Tehran previously warned Washington to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz. A US Navy patrol boat has been hit by two Iranian missiles not...

Iranian strike causes ‘major fire’ at petroleum facility – UAE

Three Indian nationals have been injured in the attack, according to the authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah. At least three Indian nationals have been...

Trump rejects Iranian peace offer

The US president says Tehran’s proposed path to de-escalation is not acceptable. US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan...

Two cargo vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz

A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft and a tanker was hit by projectiles hours apart, the UKMTO says. Two cargo ships were attacked...

Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years

The halt is due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s only export route, with crude accounting for roughly 50% of...

Iran submits new peace terms, says ‘ball in US court’

President Donald Trump said Tehran’s proposal would likely be rejected. Tehran has submitted a comprehensive new peace plan, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said...

Trump admin says Iran conflict ‘terminated’

The temporary truce with Tehran counts as the end of war, and no congressional approval is needed, the White House has reportedly said. The US-Israeli...

Oil spikes to highest price since 2022

The jump follows reports of Donald Trump being ready to continue the blockade of Iranian ports “for months”. The price of Brent crude oil rose...

Iran using Hormuz as ‘economic nuclear weapon’ – Rubio

The US will not allow Tehran to control the critical chokepoint, the secretary of state has said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused...

US ‘humiliated’ by Iranian leadership – German chancellor

Friedrich Merz says Washington has “no convincing strategy” in talks with Tehran. The US lacks a coherent negotiation strategy and is being “humiliated” by Iran,...

Iranian FM denies Trump has ‘all the cards’

Washington and Tehran have clashed over who holds the most leverage in their nearly two-month standoff. The US is mistaken to believe that it has...

Iran offers deal to break deadlock with US – Axios

Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz first, and then focus on nuclear talks, according to the report. Iran has made the US a...

Tehran denies new talks with Trump’s envoys

The Iranian foreign minister is on a tour to “coordinate” with partners in Pakistan, Oman, and Russia. Tehran has denied that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas...

Globalist bureaucrats warn of potential food shortages amid Iran conflict

Warnings are emerging from international globalist officials and agencies about the risk of global food supply disruptions linked to tensions involving Iran, particularly if...

Trump pressed on nuclear strike against Iran

The US president insists Washington has already decimated Tehran in a “very conventional way”. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter who...

US boards oil tanker linked to Iran in Indian Ocean

US forces have boarded and taken control of an oil tanker linked to Iran during an operation in the Indian Ocean, according to a...

‘No time frame’ for ending Iran war – Trump

The US president has rejected claims that he is rushing to end the conflict ahead of midterm elections. The US is not setting any deadlines...

US Navy secretary abruptly ‘departing’ amid Iran blockade

John C. Phelan is leaving the administration, “effective immediately,” the Pentagon has announced. US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down in an abrupt...

Second vessel fired upon in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate

A second commercial vessel has come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), heightening concerns over...

Trump extends Iran ceasefire, warns of force if blockade fails to yield deal

The US president has prolonged the truce indefinitely until Tehran presents a “unified proposal” to end the conflict. US President Donald Trump has extended the...

Supply chains breaking: The hidden bottlenecks threatening to bring the global economy to a standstill

The oil price is just the tip of the iceberg that could cause major problems across the globe. The surge in oil prices in light...

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