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Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz as oil reaches three-week high
Three ships were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices as diplomatic talks collapsed and tensions rose.
Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war
The US-Iran cease-fire has collapsed, sending Brent crude past $90 a barrel as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummets amid threats.
Andy Burnham not embarrassed after exchanging messages with fake Trump aide
Prime Minister Andy Burnham defends his response after exchanging messages with an individual impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles.
Iran threatens new offensive while Trump rules out extending ceasefire deal
US-Iran tensions escalate as President Trump and Iranian officials diverge over the status of the Strait of Hormuz following the expiration of a ceasefire.
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures
President Donald Trump confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his diplomatic overtures, following an order to reduce joint military exercises.
Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf state interferes with Washington's efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum arrives as a 60-day diplomatic window concerning Iran expires amid escalating regional tensions.
Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires
Iranian military authorities have signaled a potential shift toward offensive operations as a key bilateral memorandum with Washington expires, heightening regional tensions.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump has issued a blunt threat to bomb Oman following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Andy Burnham messaged impersonator posing as Trump aide Susie Wiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an imposter posing as a top Trump aide following a security breach.
WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Iranian hardliners plotted to violate a US-Iran memorandum of understanding from the outset to expand regional conflict.
Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact as bold step
US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, describing it as a major move toward regional self-reliance.
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military drills with South Korea
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and grievances over Seoul's stance on Iran.
Iran oil deal will fail to secure Strait of Hormuz long term
Foreign policy experts warn that any near-term diplomatic breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will fail to secure the vital waterway long-term due to structural hostilities.
Donald Trump Posts AI Images with George Washington Amid USS Lincoln Crisis
Donald Trump posted AI images featuring George Washington while military families spoke out against severe psychological distress and dangerous conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Trump envoys meet mediators in Cairo as Israel resumes Gaza airstrikes
Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov have held discussions with regional mediators and Hamas officials in Cairo as Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza.
Donald Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz as US war with Iran grinds on
Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a United States territory, escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran that has disrupted global shipping.
Trump was joking about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump sparked regional defiance and a subsequent White House retreat after stating he would declare the Strait of Hormuz American soil.
Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Iranian officials have strongly rejected U.S. statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid maritime attacks and stalled negotiations.
Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.
Kevin Rideout released after nine months of captivity in Niger
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months of captivity in Niger, according to his organization and U.S. officials.