Trump threatens to destroy Iranian vessels as US naval blockade takes effect
US President Donald Trump said any small Iranian attack boats approaching a US-enforced naval blockade would be “eliminated immediately,” escalating tensions as Washington’s restrictions on Iranian ports came into force following failed talks in Islamabad. The US military said its
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard imposes yuan-based tolls for Strait of Hormuz transit: Bloomberg
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has begun imposing a formal toll system on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, charging fees in Chinese yuan and requiring ships to fly the flags of “friendly” nations to avoid attack, Bloomberg reported, citing shipping
Japan, France agree to coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US will have ‘no role’
Japan and France agreed on Wednesday to coordinate closely on efforts to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas tankers, as US President Donald Trump said Washington would play no role in
Brent crude eyes 60% March surge as Trump considers ending military campaign
Global oil prices are on track to record their strongest monthly gain ever as US President Donald Trump indicated he is considering an exit from the war in Iran, even as hostilities continued to disrupt supplies in the Arabian Gulf.
Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes
A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack.