Egypt condemns Israeli incursion into Southern Lebanon as regional tensions escalate
Egypt on Sunday strongly condemned Israel’s expansion of ground operations in southern Lebanon, describing the Israeli army’s crossing of the Litani River and advance into areas north of the river as a “complete violation of Lebanese sovereignty” and an attempt
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
US pressures Iran for deal while regional powers seek to avert renewed war
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch new strikes against Iran within days if no agreement is reached to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while regional diplomatic efforts intensified to avoid a
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
Trump again signals military option against Iran amid Hormuz tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at possible renewed military escalation against Iran as tensions rise in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing diplomatic contacts and efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire between the two sides. Trump
Iran sets tough conditions for US talks amid mounting fears over oil, shipping disruption
Iran hardened its negotiating position with the United States on Wednesday, demanding five conditions it described as the “minimum guarantees for trust” before entering any new round of talks, as global concerns mounted over the war’s impact on oil supplies
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
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