The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a stark warning over Iran’s role in the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis, declaring that Tehran “cannot be trusted” to manage the vital maritime corridor, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain deadlocked. The comments come amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, where the strategic waterway […]
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that the American-led maritime blockade targeting Iran is expanding beyond regional waters, stating that the operation is now “going global” as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran over shipping routes and sanctions enforcement. Speaking during a Pentagon briefing on Friday, Hegseth said the U.S. military campaign originally focused on […]
For too long, elites and international institutions have chosen appeasement, “dialogue,” and reckless engagement, allowing rogue regimes and their proxies to arm themselves, choke strategic energy routes, and threaten global stability. This crisis exposes the fragility of a world order built on dependency, centralised control, and the false promise of international cooperation. Instead of defending […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran recently allowed a number of oil tankers to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a possible sign of shifting dynamics amid escalating conflict and fragile diplomatic efforts. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said Iran permitted up to ten oil tankers […]
Conditional Military Involvement Japan has indicated it may consider participating in minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, but only if a ceasefire is achieved in the ongoing Middle East conflict, a senior government minister said on Sunday. Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that any potential deployment would depend on improved security conditions following a halt in […]
U.S. President Donald Trump sparked international controversy Thursday by drawing a parallel between U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Washington. In a press exchange on why the United States did not inform allied nations before the recent strikes on Iranian […]
Iran has launched missile attacks on a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field, sharply escalating the region’s war and threatening global energy markets. The attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City home to one of the world’s largest LNG hubs caused […]
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to press Japan to play a greater role in the escalating Iran conflict during a high-stakes White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as Washington seeks broader international backing for its military and strategic objectives in the Middle East. Pressure on Tokyo amid widening conflict The meeting, […]
A group of countries has proposed the creation of a safe maritime corridor to evacuate an estimated 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, as escalating conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The proposal was submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during an emergency council meeting […]
China has publicly stated that it does not support Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations, marking a rare moment of criticism toward one of its key regional partners as tensions escalate across the Middle East. Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China “does not agree” […]