A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Thursday after fresh fighting erupted in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump insisted the truce remains in place. The flare-up marked the most serious test yet of the month-old ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over regional stability, oil […]
Israeli Strike Hits Beirut’s Southern Suburbs Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting what officials said was a senior commander in Hezbollah. The strike marked Israel’s first attack on the Lebanese capital’s southern outskirts since a ceasefire was declared last month, raising fresh concerns about a wider regional escalation. Israeli authorities […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes the conflict involving Iran could end quickly, as Tehran reviews a new U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at formally ending months of hostilities and reopening diplomatic negotiations. The latest diplomatic push comes amid growing international pressure to prevent further escalation in the Middle East following weeks […]
U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted multiple cruise missiles and drones during a new confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command. The clash unfolded as Washington expanded operations aimed at protecting commercial shipping through one of the world’s most critical […]
A new wave of tension has hit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after a South Korean-operated vessel caught fire following an explosion, while Iran struck a UAE oil facility just hours after President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would help commercial ships pass through the increasingly dangerous waterway. The incidents mark a sharp […]
The OPEC+ alliance is set to approve another modest increase in oil production quotas for June, pressing ahead with its supply strategy despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, according to sources familiar with the matter. Planned Output Increase Continues “Business as Usual” Seven […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with a new negotiation proposal from Tehran, raising fresh doubts about prospects for ending the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. According to U.S. officials, the latest Iranian offer seeks to prioritize ending hostilities and reopening key shipping routes particularly the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while […]
Qatar has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any disruption to the critical shipping route is unacceptable and poses serious global risks. Speaking on behalf of the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Majid al-Ansari stressed that the strait must not be used as political leverage under any circumstances. […]
Asian equity markets reversed earlier gains on Thursday, turning lower as renewed geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices unsettled investor sentiment across the region. The shift came after a brief rally in early trading, as markets struggled to maintain momentum amid heightened uncertainty linked to Middle East developments and fragile diplomatic conditions. Markets turn lower […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Israel will not carry out further attacks on Iran’s critical South Pars gas field, following a dramatic escalation that has intensified tensions across the Middle East and rattled global energy markets. In a statement on Wednesday, Trump said Israel had “violently lashed out” in striking the massive gas […]