The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy markets, and any significant disruption or closure would have major economic and geopolitical consequences, says a UK-based economist.
In a politically motivated move, a UK-based independent journalist and activist faces an “anti-terror probe” after her recent visit to Iran, where she reported on post-war developments, including massive rallies against the US-Israeli war coalition.
Iran’s Embassy in the UK has expressed its strong protest and serious concern over anti-Semitism allegations made by British officials against the Islamic Republic.
China has hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for talks in Beijing, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling the US-Israeli war on Tehran “illegitimate” and urging a complete ceasefire.
Trump says he is "pausing" his so-called "Project Freedom" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid strict controls being exercised over the waterway by Iran.
Iran tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz, rolling out a formal mechanism for regulating maritime traffic through the world’s most sensitive oil chokepoint.
Iran has warned the UAE that any military action launched from its soil against Iranian territory will be met with a “crushing and regretful” response.
He described the move as "arbitrary de-verification" that fits "X's pattern of selective censorship and American digital piracy, aimed at suppressing the truth about the US “illegal war against Iran".
Gaza faces a surging skin infection crisis as Israel’s blockade creates severe medicine shortages, leaving thousands, especially children, without treatment.
Mohamad Safa, a UN representative who recently resigned, said US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is either a “war criminal” or “murderer”, saying the US military deliberately targeted two civilian boats traveling from Oman to Iran, killing five unarmed civilians.