Opinion | Hormuz: The ‘Gold Mine’ Strait
The statement by Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, that “control over the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a deterrent power on the level of a nuclear weapon, and it is a vital card we will never relinquish,”
Trump rejects Iran’s demands as Tehran insists on Hormuz role, sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war, as Tehran pressed for conditions including lifting the naval blockade, easing sanctions, and retaining influence over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The
Trump says US monitoring buried Iranian uranium, warns of more strikes
US President Donald Trump said the United States was monitoring Iran’s buried enriched uranium and would “blow up” anyone attempting to approach it, as regional diplomatic efforts continued to contain tensions between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing military threats from
US diverts 58 ships in ongoing Iran naval blockade as Trump threatens violent escalation
The United States Central Command stated on Saturday that its naval blockade on Iran continues in full, having diverted 58 commercial vessels and disabled four others since 13 April to prevent them from entering Iranian ports. The assertion of the
Tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz as diplomacy races to contain US-Iran crisis
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified in the Gulf, with both sides exchanging accusations over threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while regional and international diplomatic efforts accelerate to avert a broader confrontation. US President
Hormuz flashpoint: US-Iran clash over shipping control deepens
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, have escalated sharply as the United States and Iran exchanged accusations over control of the waterway and freedom of navigation. Washington announced a significant military buildup
Egypt, Syria discuss boosting bilateral ties, reject Israeli violations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani discussed strengthening bilateral ties and coordinating on regional developments during talks in Cairo, with Egypt reaffirming support for Syria’s unity and rejecting Israeli violations of its sovereignty. In a
Trump casts doubt on Iran proposal despite renewed push to end conflict
US President Donald Trump said he will review Iran’s latest proposal to end the war but voiced strong scepticism over its prospects, signalling that significant differences remain despite renewed diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating regional conflict. Speaking to reporters
Iran warns of ‘unprecedented’ response as US escalates pressure in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States sharply escalated rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with Tehran warning of an “unprecedented practical military response” if Washington maintains its naval blockade near the strategic waterway. Iranian state television, citing an informed
Opinion | Tehran: The Final Manoeuver
Iran’s strategy of negotiated pressure–whether driven by intransigence or internal factional rivalry–effectively grants US President Donald Trump a form of political cover to return to the battlefield. Beyond that, it risks drawing in other actors–such as the European Union and