Two ships have sunk near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after being struck by projectiles, according to a Reuters report published on October 14, 2026. The incidents come amid a surge in attacks on commercial shipping, raising fresh concerns about maritime security and the safety of vessels navigating one of the world’s most critical […]
Thomas Barrack, a senior US diplomatic envoy under President Donald Trump, maintained financial ties to a real-estate venture managed by an investment firm he reportedly advocated for a $15 billion oil pipeline project designed to bypass the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters investigation. Barrack, who serves as the US special envoy […]
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s so-called shadow fleet, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels accused of transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals. The latest measures are part of Washington’s escalating economic campaign against Tehran and come as tensions between the two countries remain high. Sanctions Target Iran’s Oil Shipping […]
Iran says diplomatic contacts with the United States remain ongoing, with Tehran reviewing Washington’s latest proposal and preparing a response within the coming days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that messages between the two sides continue to be exchanged through intermediaries. He said Tehran had submitted its own proposal, known as the […]
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in more than two months after a sharp increase in tanker attacks raised fresh concerns about the safety of the strategic energy corridor. Vessel Traffic Drops Sharply Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that only seven commodity vessels passed through the […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has again declared that the United States has effectively won its war with Iran, while saying Washington will continue military and diplomatic efforts until the conflict is fully concluded. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said the war would end “very soon”, repeating his position that the United States would complete its objectives […]
Discussions Come Amid Escalating Saudi-Houthi Hostilities Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement continue to escalate. According to the Saudi state news agency, the discussions will cover Saudi-U.S. bilateral relations, as well […]
Washington Rejects Iran Proposal Over Demands for Upfront Economic Relief U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says the United States rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran sought sanctions relief and access to billions of dollars in frozen assets before making commitments on its nuclear programme. According to […]
WASHINGTON REPORTEDLY DISMISSES TEHRAN’S PROPOSAL AS IRAN OFFERS ROADMAP TO RESTORE MARITIME PASSAGE AND RESUME NUCLEAR TALKS U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven day roadmap that Tehran says could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halt regional fighting and restart negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The reported rejection comes after Iranian […]
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to a media outlet on Tuesday. Tehran Signals Possible Return to Diplomacy The Iranian official said Washington would first need to […]