The United States Navy is rapidly expanding its use of artificial intelligence, awarding a major contract to tech firm Domino Data Lab to counter the growing threat of Iranian naval mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with the narrow shipping corridor at […]
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. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, holding high-level talks on extending a naval blockade while urging Tehran to agree to a comprehensive deal addressing its nuclear programme and regional tensions. The move comes amid a deepening standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint, where ongoing conflict has disrupted […]
The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official, marking the first official public estimate of the war’s financial toll since hostilities began earlier this year. The figure was disclosed during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee by the Pentagon’s acting comptroller, who said […]
Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran to agree to a nuclear deal, even as reports indicate the United States is preparing to extend its naval blockade of Iranian ports raising fears of a prolonged geopolitical and economic standoff. In a series of public remarks and social media posts this week, Trump urged Tehran to […]
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 […]
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 extended a key deadline for potential military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure into early April, signaling a temporary pause in escalation as diplomatic efforts continue in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The decision delays planned attacks on Iranian power plants and oil facilities until April 6 2026, giving negotiators additional […]
African countries are grappling with a deepening energy crisis as the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupts global fuel supplies, triggering shortages, price spikes and growing economic strain across the continent. Fuel shortages spread across Africa The crisis has been driven largely by disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil corridor […]