U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation in a social media post, saying American forces had “full custody” of the vessel and were inspecting its cargo.
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of sweeping military consequences if tensions escalate...
The official added that certain routes through Hormuz would remain open, but added that those would need to be determined as secure by Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping following the ceasefire in Lebanon....
Some observers say China's energetic Middle East diplomacy is more theatre than statecraft.
Article 38 provides vessels a right of unimpeded "transit passage" through more than 100 straits worldwide, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with a Pakistani delegation led by army chief Asim Munir in Tehran on Wednesday, as regional efforts continue to facilitate...
For now, cautious optimism over renewed talks is tempered by the reality that one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes remains under unprecedented strain.
Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice before the blockade starts, CENTCOM added.
JD Vance, who led the U.S. delegation, said no agreement had been reached and placed responsibility on Tehran.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning...
A senior U.S. official has rejected claims made by Iranian source regarding the release of Tehran’s frozen assets.
For the whole of 2026, Russia has budgeted for 7.9 trillion roubles from the mineral extraction tax.
While Israel has reportedly halted direct strikes on Iran, it continues operations against Iran-aligned groups in neighbouring areas.
The call, described as “warm and cordial” and lasting more than 45 minutes, highlighted Pakistan’s role in helping secure a temporary ceasefire between the United States...
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the ceasefire would take effect immediately, raising hopes for a broader diplomatic breakthrough.
A senior Iranian source said on Tuesday afternoon that Tehran would not show flexibility as long as Washington continues to demand its "surrender under pressure."
The killings come against the backdrop of a rapidly intensifying conflict that began with large-scale strikes in late February and has since expanded across multiple fronts.
State-run Press TV shared images on Telegram purportedly showing wreckage from the downed plane.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) claimed on Friday that it shot down a US F-35 fighter jet in central parts of the country, Iranian media...
