Iran has initiated a series of strikes against military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman following the third round of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian radar, missile, and drone sites. Tehran claims these actions are a direct response to U.S. military operations along its southern coast. Concurrently, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, … Read more
President Donald Trump has threatened a “massive military response” against Iran, stating on Truth Social that “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded” following calls for his assassination made during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The threat follows a fragile ceasefire and recent US airstrikes on Iranian territory. Trump Declares Interim Ceasefire ‘OVER’ … Read more
President Donald Trump announced that the United States has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran, despite declaring the June 17 ceasefire “over.” The administration’s decision follows a surge in military activity, with U.S. Central Command reporting strikes against about 170 targets in Iran since Tuesday. While the White House maintains that the ceasefire has effectively … Read more
The United States launched a series of 90 airstrikes against military targets across Iran between July 7 and July 8, 2026, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks against U.S.-allied nations. The escalation threatens the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump declaring the agreement “over” following Iranian strikes on tankers in … Read more
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have jeopardized a fragile recovery in global energy markets, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report. The conflict, centered on disputes over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to disrupt the supply of roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, potentially extending … Read more
President Donald Trump has declared the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding and ceasefire “over” following a series of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed hostilities caused a sharp rise in global oil prices, though the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that global crude production and trade flows are likely … Read more
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively stalled as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. According to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, no large vessel has crossed the strait via the U.S.-coordinated route while broadcasting its location since Tuesday, and transit levels have plummeted … Read more
Pakistan has called for restraint from the United States and Iran after a three-week ceasefire collapsed into a new wave of strikes and counterstrikes. The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged both nations on Wednesday to honor the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brokered in April to prevent a wider regional conflict. US-Iran Strikes and … Read more
Multiple explosions were reported Thursday in areas surrounding Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility and the cities of Choghadak and Konarak, according to Mehr News Agency. While U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed to Al Jazeera that U.S. forces conducted no strikes in the region, the incidents follow a week of escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Washington and Tehran, … Read more
NATO’s recent two-day summit in Ankara concluded with a pledge of 70 billion euros ($80bn) in aid for Ukraine and a renewed commitment to Article 5, though the alliance faces internal friction. Despite public displays of unity, US President Donald Trump’s trade embargo against Spain and his public criticism of NATO members over defense spending … Read more