Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Deadline Looms as Iran Vows to Retaliate by Hitting Gulf Power

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reaches its final hours, with Iran warning it will retaliate by striking power plants and critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The ultimatum, issued over the weekend, demanded that Iran fully reopen the strategically vital […]

War in Iran Threatens Fresh Food-Price Shock Across Developing World

The escalating war in Iran is threatening a new global food-price shock, with developing countries expected to be hit hardest as energy and fertilizer supply chains face severe disruption. Experts warn the conflict could reverse recent progress in stabilizing food costs, which were already under pressure from previous global crises. Fertilizer shortages raise alarm Fertilizer […]

Iran says Oil Blockade will Continue Until Attacks End, Trump Threatens to Escalate Strikes

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday after Iran warned it would maintain a blockade on regional oil exports until attacks by the United States and Israel stop, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten significantly stronger military action if energy shipments are disrupted. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it would not […]