Trump escalates naval pressure as Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire
US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran by announcing tougher naval measures and threatening further interceptions of Iranian oil shipments, while Tehran accused Washington of violating the ceasefire and international law. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), meanwhile, warned
Iran keeps diplomatic channel open while tightening pressure in Hormuz amid US warnings
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran would “not surrender to its enemies,” stressing that Tehran would continue negotiations while “firmly” defending its rights, as the Islamic Republic intensified regional pressure by announcing a new authority to regulate
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
Trump: Iran seeks swift Hormuz reopening as pressure war intensifies
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran had informed Washington it was “in a state of collapse” and wanted the Strait of Hormuz reopened as quickly as possible. In a social media post, Trump said Iran was pressing for the
Two Indian-flagged tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz as Iran asserts control over waterway
Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as Iran declared it would control traffic through the vital waterway in retaliation for an ongoing US naval blockade. Following the attack, the Indian
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested by early violations as Islamabad talks loom
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed
Trump sets Iran deadline as regional military escalation deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump said that “Tuesday is Iran’s deadline,” adding that the conflict could end “very quickly” if Tehran complies with U.S. demands, while reiterating that the central objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump noted
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
Iran launches missiles at Israel in retaliation for Nasrallah’s assassination
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that it targeted Israel with a barrage of missiles in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, prompting air raid sirens to blare across the country. The IRGC issued