US escalates economic pressure on Iran as sanctions threaten deeper global isolation

The United States is moving to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington intends to cut off the financial lifelines supporting Tehran and impose … Read More

Houthis claim drone strike on Saudi Aramco refinery in Jizan as Red Sea tensions rise

Tensions around the Red Sea are once again drawing attention after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they carried out a drone strike on an oil facility operated by Saudi Aramco … Read More

Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” … Read More

US Suspends Iran Sanctions for 60 Days as New Peace Roadmap Sparks Hope for Regional Stability

The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iran for 60 days beginning Monday, following the first round of discussions under a newly established peace agreement aimed at reducing tensions … Read More

France says US-led Hormuz shipping coalition will complement UK-France mission, not compete

France has made it clear that rising international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz are meant to work together—not against each other. Speaking from Abu Dhabi after a diplomatic … Read More

Tehran Under Renewed Fire as War Escalates — Lebanon Mourns Rising Death Toll While Global Tensions Deepen

Tehran woke to the sound of explosions once again on Friday as heavy strikes were reported across the Iranian capital. The attacks came shortly after Israel announced it was targeting … Read More