Temporary halt follows rising tensions and reported progress in US–Iran talks. The United States has paused its naval operation to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate pressure in a volatile region. President Donald Trump said the move is temporary and comes after “significant progress” in negotiations with Iran. The operation, known…
Air defenses activated as fresh attacks raise fears of wider regional conflict. The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems are actively intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran, as tensions intensify in the Gulf. Authorities confirmed explosions heard across parts of the country were caused by successful interceptions of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles…
US president signals uncertainty as tensions with Iran persist despite ceasefire claims. Donald Trump has refused to confirm whether the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, warning that the conflict could continue for another two to three weeks. He made the remarks during a phone interview, saying, “We’ll see what happens,” when asked if…
Tehran reviews Washington’s war-ending offer while warning US forces over naval entry. Iran says it has received a US counter-proposal to end the ongoing conflict, delivered through mediators in Pakistan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed the message is under review, adding that discussions are focused on ending the war rather than nuclear issues. At…
US plans naval operation to guide stranded vessels amid rising tensions with Iran. Donald Trump has announced a new US-led operation to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue. The initiative, named “Project Freedom,” is set to begin Monday and aims to safely guide vessels out of restricted waters….
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…
US president says no fighting since April, but tensions and sanctions remain.U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that hostilities between the United States and Iran have “terminated,” citing an ongoing ceasefire and no exchange of fire since April 7. In a formal War Powers update, Trump said U.S. forces remain in the region but…
Washington is pushing allies to join a new effort to secure one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The United States is urging foreign governments to join a new coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a key shipping route disrupted by rising tensions with Iran. The proposed alliance, called…
A luxury yacht linked to a Russian billionaire has crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing restrictions in the vital shipping route. The 142-metre superyacht Nord, linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov, travelled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, over the weekend. The vessel was one of the few private boats to pass through the…
The United States says it has seized another tanker linked to Iranian oil shipments. United States military forces have seized another vessel in the Indian Ocean as part of efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran. According to the United States Department of Defense, troops boarded what it described as a “sanctioned stateless vessel” carrying oil…
