‘Force and geography’ Trump’s liberal plan meets Iran’s remaining firepower
TOI Washington correspondent: The United States and Iran are about to resume a shooting contest in the Gulf after Tehran attacked the United Arab Emirates with drones and missiles in response to U.S. efforts to militarily escort ships stranded in the…
Iran vows to respond aggressively to Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ naval mission in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian military claims “Iran’s security” Strait of Hormuz It is in the hands of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and any safe passage and navigation under any circumstances will be carried out in coordination with the…
Strait tensions rise: Cargo ship sailing near Strait of Hormuz attacked by Iran India News
Britain’s Maritime Monitoring Agency said a bulk carrier sailing near the Iranian coast in the Strait of Hormuz area was attacked by multiple small vessels. The UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) said in a brief statement on Sunday that the…
More Strait talks: Trump unveils ‘Freedom Plan’ to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has launched an initiative called “Project Freedom” to assist commercial ships currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the Gulf.Trump posted on “Truth Social” on Sunday (local…
U.S. to begin escorting stranded ships through Hormuz as active discussions continue
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Navy will guide stranded foreign ships to safety through the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday, President Donald Trump said, warning Iran that any interference with the process would be dealt with forcefully. U.S. to begin…
Iranian supertanker breaks US blockade carrying $220 million worth of oil
US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “huge success”. However, according to TankerTrackers.com, a very large crude carrier (VLCC)…
‘It will be done properly’: Trump rules out early exit from Iran war after ‘terminating’ claims
U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear that Washington will not give up prematurely on the ongoing conflict with Iran even as negotiations remain deadlocked and global tensions continue to simmer. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at The Villages…
Besides the Strait of Hormuz, what options do Gulf countries have?
LONDON, Two months into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed. A series of ceasefires, blockades and re-closures since February 28 have failed to restore confidence on any tanker bridge, with ship traffic at a fraction of pre-war…
US media says Iran has made new proposal to end war
WASHINGTON – Iran has submitted a new proposal to the United States to end its two-month war, local media reported on Friday, as oil trade in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s main sea route in the Persian Gulf, remains blocked. US media says…
Is the US-Iraq war “over”? New rhetoric from Trump administration bypassing Congress for nod
The Trump administration has argued that the war with Iran is effectively over. It noted that the ceasefire began in early April despite traffic jams Strait of Hormuz Still disturbed, the U.S. is enforcing a naval blockade Iranian port. U.S. President…