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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...

War on Iran sparks gas theft epidemic

Incidents of driving off without paying in Britain are up 27%, while Americans report their fuel tanks being drilled. A wave of “fill up and...

US-Iran talks in limbo as ceasefire deadline looms

Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with overwhelming military force, saying “lots of bombs start going off” if no deal is reached. Iranian and US...

Petraeus warns US against ‘high-risk’ ground mission in Iran

A former US Central Command chief has cautioned Washington against launching a ground operation in Iran to seize enriched uranium, describing such a move...

Iran promises to ‘reveal new cards on the battlefield’

US Vice President J.D. Vance is reportedly headed to Islamabad for potential talks as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms. Iran's top negotiator and...

Trump was stopped from activating nuclear codes – ex CIA analyst

Allegations made by former Central Intelligence Agency analyst Larry Johnson during an appearance on the Judging Freedom show have sparked controversy, after he claimed...

US seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt over Islamabad talks

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after Washington seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that...

US destroyer fires on Iranian-flagged cargo ship (Video)

An American warship disabled the vessel’s engine before Marines boarded it, CENTCOM said. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video showing one of...

US, Iran clash over Gulf of Oman ship incident

Conflicting accounts have emerged after a tense confrontation between the United States and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, as a fragile ceasefire nears...

Trump announces new Iran talks, warns ‘no more Mr. Nice Guy’

The US president has renewed his threat to blow up “every single” Iranian power plant and bridge if it doesn’t accept a “fair and...

Iran will ‘stand to the end’ against US pressure – top negotiator

Progress has been made in talks with Washington, but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says. Iran will...

Iran threatens to strike ships approaching Hormuz

At least three vessels have reportedly been attacked since Iran renewed restrictions on the strait. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that no...

Iran defends limits on Strait of Hormuz passage

The Islamic Republic once again shut the strategic waterway due to what it described as US “piracy”. Iran said the renewed restrictions on maritime traffic...

Trump thanks Iran for opening Strait of Hormuz as oil prices in freefall

The US president vowed, however, to continue to blockade Iranian ports. Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the...

Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels

Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon. Passage for all commercial vessels through the...

Hegseth faces impeachment calls over Iran war

House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against the US secretary of war accusing him of abuse of power, war crimes, and other...

Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is ready for dialogue, but won’t let Washington impose its terms. The US is in discussions on staging...

Twenty-year Iran uranium enrichment moratorium not enough – Trump

According to reports, Tehran is only ready to agree to a five-year pause on its nuclear energy programme. A 20-year uranium enrichment moratorium on Iran...

End of Iran war ‘very close’ – Trump

Tehran wants to make a deal “very badly,” the US president has claimed. The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled,...

‘Uncertainty is killing us’ – captain of ship stranded in Persian Gulf (Video)

The crew is in limbo amid conflicting statements from Iran and the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Raman Kapoor has told RT. The captain...

US breach of trust led to collapse of talks – Iranian diplomat

Tehran remains ready to negotiate in good faith, its consul general in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has told RT India. A breach of trust...

US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

The escalation follows marathon talks in Pakistan that ended without a deal. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has come into force, heightening fears...

Iran to charge ships from ‘hostile’ nations to cross Hormuz – security chief

Washington should accept Tehran’s terms or face a stalemate after the failed talks, Ebrahim Azizi has told RT. Iran will levy tolls on ships from...

Oil jumps above USD $100 after Iran talks collapse

Oil prices climbed back above $100 on a barrel on Monday as markets reacted to the breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and renewed geopolitical tensions,...

Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

The US president has said that he instructed the Navy to “interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran,” accusing Tehran of...

Iran blames US stance for failed talks, disputes naval claims in Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations between Iranian and U.S. officials in Islamabad have ended without agreement after more than 21 hours of talks, according to Iranian-linked reports, with...

US and Iran fail to reach a deal in Pakistan (Video)

The Iranian, US, and Pakistani negotiators are reportedly meeting face-to-face. High-level talks involving the Iranian, US and Pakistani delegations in Islamabad have stretched into a...

Iran-US talks in Islamabad stretch into evening

The Iranian, US, and Pakistani negotiators are reportedly meeting face-to-face. The high-level talks involving the Iranian, US and Pakistani delegations in Islamabad are continuing into...

US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds abroad – media

Assets previously blocked by Washington by various means reportedly total more than $100 billion. Washington has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar...

US–Iran talks focus on Strait of Hormuz dispute

US and Iranian officials have held their highest-level talks in decades in Islamabad, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough aimed at ending a six-week war,...

Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes talks

Despite the air of mistrust, Pakistani officials hope that if the talks yield progress, they could continue into Sunday and Monday. High-level Iranian and US...

Middle East war triggering global energy ‘shock’ – IMF

Disruptions to oil and gas supplies will leave lasting “scars” on the world economy, managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said. The war in the Middle...

Iran must not repeat Libyan mistake of trusting US – ex-Gaddafi minister

Washington isn’t interested in ending the conflict with Tehran as it benefits from turmoil in the Middle East, Moussa Ibrahim has told RT. Iran should...

Red Zone sealed: 10,000 troops deployed as Iran and US prepare for Islamabad talks

Pakistan has imposed unprecedented security measures, reports Dawn. 10,000 police and security personnel have been deployed. Who is coming? US: Vice President JD Vance is expected...

Trump claims Netanyahu will scale back strikes on Lebanon

Israel has nonetheless continued to pound the neighboring country, according to local media. US President Donald Trump has said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

US energy giants report fallout from Middle East war

Exxon and Chevron have both disclosed production declines which resulted from the Iran conflict. US energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron have reported lower production and...

From Iraq to Iran: What the latest war revealed about US airpower

For the first time in decades, American jets, tankers, and AWACS have been damaged at scale. Iran’s attrition strategy is changing the rules of...

Israel continues invasion of Lebanon as Gulf states report no strikes

The Middle East is seeing a marked downturn in fighting, even as the US and Iran spar over the terms of their two-week ceasefire. There...

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