A defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is not aimed against Iran or any other country, Turkey’s foreign minister said Saturday, describing the pact as an important step toward …
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
US sanctions Iran crypto and shadow banking networks
The United States announced fresh sanctions Friday on Iran-linked crypto exchanges, exchange houses and shell-company networks, keeping financial pressure on Tehran even as officials say talks over …
Iran sets conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz after UAE says one of its ships was targeted by airstrike
Iran’s military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran’s conditions.
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
The United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, Yemen’s military attacked the country’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, and Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approval in …
Why is there fighting in Yemen and what does it mean for the Iran war?
The Middle East war is widening as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch a spate of attacks on United States’ allies and close yet another key shipping waterway.
Can Iran keep weaponising Hormuz?
According to our “Hormuz dependency dashboard”, Iran could indeed monetise the strait. It would be exceedingly difficult to reroute shipments of refined petroleum products or liquefied natural gas.
Trump Vows to Jail ‘Leakers’ Over Reports of Munitions Shortage Amid Iran Talks
Trump disputed reports that the U.S. military arsenal has been depleted as Iran appears intent on setting the terms on Hormuz.
100% US tariff on India? What the Russia sanctions bill means
The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote.
Oil prices jump after Iran publishes restrictive draft plan for Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose Thursday after Iranian state news published a draft plan with restrictive conditions for ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.