Trump administration claims ‘victory’ over Iran — here’s the report card
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…
Iran Wants to Pay Oil Tariffs in Yuan—Is the Power of the U.S. Petrodollar Declining?
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…
Trump warns Iran: ‘We’re going to hit them harder’: Trump warns Iran of tougher military action after three US ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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…
Over 40 India-bound ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz standoff
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…
Iran, US peace offer: Tensions in Middle East: Expect Iran’s response to US peace offer today
Strait of Hormuz technically open, but not operational: head of national shipowners group
New Delhi: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open but commercial shipping is far from normal, said Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based National Shipowners Association of India. The National Shipowners Association of India is a nearly…
China and Iran hold talks to discuss opening Strait of Hormuz
BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, as Iran faces growing pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and reach a deal with the United States…
‘Freedom Plan to briefly pause’: Trump halts Hormuz operation amid Iran talks
President of the United States Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would halt Project Freedom as Washington seeks a broader deal with Iran to end the ongoing Middle East conflict. He also cited requests for such a move from…
‘Kamikaze dolphins’: Five things to know as US reacts to explosive report in Iranian waters: ‘Like a shark with a laser beam’
The Pentagon’s briefing on Iran took an unusual turn on Tuesday when the defense secretary Peter Heggs I have to refute this assertion. Iran Marine mammals are trained to carry out suicide attacks on U.S. military and commercial ships in the Strait…
US says it shot down Iranian missiles and drones, destroyed six ships
The United States has shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at U.S. naval and commercial ships and destroyed six small boats in Tehran, a top U.S. admiral said on Monday. US says it shot down Iranian missiles and drones, destroyed six…