International
Trump sharply escalated his warning to Iran by saying that “a whole civilisation” could die if his ultimatum expired without a deal. The remarks came as tensions remained high over the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington continuing to pressure Tehran to meet its demands before the latest deadline. Trump Iran Ultimatum Escalates President Donald Trump […]
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Two Qatar LNG tankers that had earlier received clearance to cross the Strait of Hormuz were later halted by Iran, highlighting the continued fragility of energy transit through one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global gas supplies at a time when Gulf shipping remains under intense […]
International
Iran has called on young people to form symbolic human chains around key power plants as a fresh US deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz approached, adding a dramatic public mobilisation element to an already tense standoff. The move came after President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats, warning of strikes on Iranian infrastructure […]
International
Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran by warning that the United States could “take out” the entire country in a single night if Tehran failed to agree to a deal before his latest deadline. The remarks came as ceasefire talks remained uncertain and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel fears of a […]
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An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker, Green Sanvi, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, offering a measure of relief amid continued tensions in West Asia and concerns over energy shipments through the critical maritime route. The vessel is the latest Indian ship to pass through the strait as authorities closely monitor fuel supplies and […]
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Fresh intelligence assessments have raised fears that Iran may not ease pressure on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, keeping one of the world’s most important energy routes under prolonged threat. The warning comes as the Gulf waterway remains only partially accessible, with some non-US and non-Israeli linked vessels managing to pass while broader shipping […]
International
A fresh military incident near the Strait of Hormuz has sharply raised tensions in the US-Iran conflict after reports said another American aircraft was brought down on Friday. Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the strike, while President Donald Trump said the escalation would not affect ongoing diplomatic talks, calling the situation part of a broader […]
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Philippines Reaches Iran Understanding On Seafarers The Philippines says it has reached a “positive understanding” with Iran on the safety of Filipino seafarers and the security of the country’s energy supplies, as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten commercial shipping. The development comes as Manila tries to protect both its […]
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Australia Warns Of Long Iran War Economic Pain Australia has warned that the economic effects of the Iran war could last for months, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged people not to panic-buy fuel and to reduce consumption where possible. The government is trying to calm public anxiety as the conflict continues to disrupt global […]