Why Trump’s Hormuz Problem Is Going Global

President Trump is getting little to no support so far for his call that other countries do their part to try to ease an energy crisis prompted by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Ian Mount

US 'locked and loaded' to destroy Iran’s 'crown jewel' 'if we want,' Trump warns

President Donald Trump says the United States is prepared to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub but so far has chosen not to do so.

Pete Hegseth: the Iran war’s chief promoter

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is one of the figures central to the ongoing war in Iran. Critics say that the former Fox News host is both dangerous and completely out of his depth. He has made headlines recently for promising “death and destruction," picking fights with the media, and using Christian rhetoric to justify war. The Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith joins us to talk about the man who heads the world’s most powerful military. What is Hegeth’s worldview? How does ...

Why Trump's push for China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz may hurt trade talks

US President Donald Trump’s reported threat that he may postpone a long-awaited visit to China – unless Beijing helps unblock the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz – may put the current trade talks in Paris at risk by sidelining earlier priorities and potential deals, analysts say. As the US-Israeli war in Iran enters its third week and disrupts global energy markets, Trump has reportedly urged Beijing to send warships to help reopen the strait and ease oil shipments. About 20 per cent of the...

By Ralph Jennings

U.S. allies wary of joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz mission

Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel was more blunt: 'Blackmail is not what I wish for'

By Bloomberg News

'Misleading claims': UAE official rebukes Iranian top minister, rejects aggression accusation amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Iran accused the UAE of aggression, a claim the UAE strongly denies. Emirati officials state their actions are purely defensive. The region faces heightened instability due to ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The UAE emphasises restraint and diplomacy while protecting its territory and citizens.

By TOI World Desk

Why is Trump arm-twisting Nato nations into clearing his Iran mess? - The Straits Times

Why is Trump arm-twisting Nato nations into clearing his Iran mess?  The Straits Times

Dubai airport resumes operations after drone attack

Dubai International Airport has started to gradually resume operations after a drone attack forced a flight to return to Dublin Airport overnight.

"Iran To Take The War As Far As Necessary": Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war "as far as necessary" as it launched strikes across the region Monday, while Trump urged nations to escort tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, warns refusal could hurt NATO's future.

Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz

US allies rebuff Trump’s call for warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US allies have signalled they have no immediate plans to send warships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s appeal for military support to keep the vital waterway open after Iran effectively closed it in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. The pushback came despite the fact that most NATO countries are typically wary […]

By Newsroom

Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai

An Emirates flight from Dublin to Dubai carrying 172 passengers had to turn back in the early hours of this morning.

Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway - The Jakarta Post

Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway  The Jakarta Post

Israel mulls at least another 3 weeks of war as strikes batter Iran

Israel said Monday it has plans for at least three more weeks of war as its military pounded targets across Iran overnight, while Iranian drone attacks temporarily shut Dubai Inter...

‘We will not submit to lawless aggression’ – Iran tells UN

Iran vowed at the United Nations on Monday that it would not submit to "lawless aggression", and said its citizens were in "grave danger" from US and Israeli strikes. The post ‘We will not submit to lawless aggression’ – Iran tells UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Iran threatens Romania with “legal consequences” after US planes station in Bucharest

By radu.dumitrescu

Trump demands others help secure Strait of Hormuz, Japan and Australia say no plans to send ships - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump demands others help secure Strait of Hormuz, Japan and Australia say no plans to send ships  thecitizen.co.tz