Israel’s parliament has approved a new law allowing death sentences and public trials for suspects linked to the October 7 attacks. Israel’s Knesset voted 93-0 to pass legislation creating a special legal framework for prosecuting individuals accused of involvement in the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel in October 2023. The new law allows Israeli authorities…
Fresh tensions rise as Tehran signals possible return to conflict with Washington. A senior Iranian military official has warned that war with the United States is “likely” to resume, despite recent claims by Donald Trump that hostilities have ended. The statement highlights growing uncertainty around the fragile ceasefire between Iran and US-Israeli forces. Iranian military…
Iran says it has started collecting shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a move with major global impact. Iran says the first revenues from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the country’s central bank account. According to Iranian state-linked media, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza…
A fresh confrontation at sea has raised pressure ahead of planned US-Iran negotiations. US President Donald Trump said the US Navy attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran. In a post on social media, Trump said…
Tensions remain high as President Donald Trump pushes for a new deal with Iran before a fragile ceasefire expires. U.S. President Donald Trump has again warned Iran of possible military strikes on key infrastructure, while confirming that American representatives will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a fresh round of peace talks on Monday night. In…
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz has returned to restricted status, deepening tensions with the United States. Iran announced that control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” after accusing the United States of piracy through its continuing blockade of Iranian ports. The statement came from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Global markets are watching closely after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open again. Iran has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements shared by Donald Trump and Iranian officials on Friday. Trump announced the development on social media, saying Iran had declared the waterway open and ready for full commercial…
Many Israelis reacted with shock and scepticism after a surprise Lebanon ceasefire backed by Donald Trump. A new ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reportedly took effect after pressure from Donald Trump, but the announcement appears to have caught many in Israel off guard. Hours before the truce began, warning sirens sounded three times across northern…
A growing rift exposes cracks in Western alliances over the Iran conflict. Tensions have escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after Trump publicly accused his close ally of failing to support Washington’s position on Iran. In a media interview, Trump described Meloni’s stance as “unacceptable” and questioned her commitment…
Tensions surge as the U.S. moves to restrict one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of high-level talks with Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision takes effect immediately and targets all vessels entering or…
