MELBOURNE: Earlier this week, Iranian state media laid out a plan to charge undersea internet cable operators in the Strait of Hormuz for access to what they say is Iran’s offshore territory. Iran is threatening undersea cables. The world’s “digital bottlenecks” have never been more vulnerable The suggestion came after Iran warned that several vital … Read more
President of the United States Donald Trump Chinese President said Xi Jinping The two leaders discussed the ongoing Iran conflict and global energy disruptions in high-level talks in Beijing, hoping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.In an interview with Fox News after his meeting with Xi, Trump said the two leaders agreed that the strategically … Read more
U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Heggs The U.S. defense secretary defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget before lawmakers in the House and Senate on Tuesday as Congress pressures the Pentagon over the rising costs of the war with Iran, weapons stockpiles and the administration’s long-term strategy in the conflict.The hearing comes as … Read more
NEW DELHI: As the conflict in West Asia disrupts global supply chains, a senior Iranian official said Tehran is “not happy” with India and other countries facing the consequences, claiming it was “caused” by the United States and Israel. Iran says the international community should hold the United States and Israel accountable In an interview … Read more
Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio At a tense news conference in Rome on Friday, Iran clashed with reporters when asked about the status of Iran’s ceasefire following fresh military exchanges. Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, on … Read more
LONDON, Two months into the Iran war, the US’s rationale for launching the conflict – and Washington’s claims of minimum standards for success – now look puzzling. So much so that U.S. officials now argue that the war effectively ended in America’s favor when the ceasefire took effect about a month ago. Trump administration claims … Read more
Auckland, Iran and the United States have blocked the Strait of Hormuz for weeks, making it clear that the narrow waterway is now critical to the outcome of the conflict. Iran Wants to Pay Oil Tariffs in Yuan—Is the Power of the U.S. Petrodollar Declining? The United States has begun escorting ships through the narrow … Read more
President of the United States Donald Trump Three U.S. Navy destroyers were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but no damage was caused in the incident, it was claimed on Thursday. He also warned Iran that it would take stronger military action if it did not agree to quickly sign the agreement.“Three world-class … Read more
New Delhi: Reports suggest that Iran and the United States will return to the negotiating table after weeks of stalemate to try to end the war that has affected ship transit in the Strait of Hormuz, with officials saying an early resolution to the conflict would come as a huge relief to more than 40 … Read more
