US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, sparking fear and predictions of conflict escalation. Both nations are trading threats over energy targets, with Iran also mocking the US plan to release blocked Iranian oil, while analysts compare Trump's tactics to Putin's. An expert suggests that opening the Strait of Hormuz would likely require US ground troops.
President Trump has escalated his ultimatum to Iran with threats to obliterate its power plants, while Iran has warned it will hit US and Israeli water desalination facilities in the region if its energy infrastructure is attacked.
President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been met with UK rejection, while Iran demonstrates its leverage in the strategic waterway. Trump urged shipowners to 'show courage' and sail through, as Iran continues to threaten regional infrastructure.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to US airports if Congressional Democrats do not agree to immediately fund the Department of Homeland Security, escalating a standoff over border security.
The US and Israeli war against Iran has entered its fourth week, reaching an uncertain phase marked by conflicting reports and ongoing discussions about strategic context and command decisions, with regular attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Iranian forces launched long-range missiles, striking near an Israeli nuclear site in Dimona in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz site, with the WHO raising alarm over the 'perilous stage' of the Middle East war and urging restraint. These 4,000-km missiles are reportedly capable of reaching European capitals, escalating the conflict.
The ongoing Iran war is intensifying a global food crisis, threatening world food supply not only through fertilizer shortages but also by driving up fuel costs for growers and disrupting supply chains via the Strait of Hormuz choke point.
Following US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threats to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, Iran has warned of "irreversible damage" to regional infrastructure and threatened to attack energy facilities abroad.
The Trump administration announced plans to review peacekeeping forces, including the MINURSO mission operating in Western Sahara, signaling a move to potentially wind down such UN operations.
Major US financial regulators have published new rules that narrow the definition of securities for cryptocurrencies, a shift that industry insiders believe could significantly benefit the Trump family's crypto ventures.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated the government is moving towards "targeted relief" to benefit deserving citizens, citing spiking global fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Iran to destroy critical Gulf infrastructure if Trump follows through with 48-hour threat; Israel orders destruction of frontline villages and bridges in Lebanon
About 20,000 buildings have been damaged by US-Israeli strikes in Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent reported. It released an estimated 2.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e).
Iran struck the Israeli town of Dimona, which hosts what is widely believed to be the Middle East's only nuclear arsenal, in retaliation for an earlier attack on its nuclear site at Natanz
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Following US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reiterated threats to target key infrastructure across the Middle East if its power plants are attacked, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Iran has the capacity to penetrate deep into Europe, while a UK minister reiterated there is no evidence Iran can strike Europe, despite Israeli claims and reports of Iran lifting its missile range limit.
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Following US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reaffirmed that the vital waterway remains open for maritime transport, with the exception of vessels associated with 'enemies of Iran' or 'hostile' ones. Tehran also threatened to target US regional infrastructure if its power plants are attacked.
President Donald Trump has reiterated a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its energy infrastructure. In response, Iran has warned that US and Israeli water desalination facilities in the region will be targeted if its energy infrastructure is attacked, while Netanyahu has called for more countries to join the fight against Iran.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran has the capacity to penetrate deep into Europe with its missiles and called on other states to participate in a global alliance, echoing earlier Israeli reports of Iran's 4,000-km missile capabilities, though a UK minister expressed skepticism.
The Middle East war has reached a 'perilous stage' with strikes around nuclear sites and escalating threats of expansion from the US and Iran, as Iran and Hezbollah increase pressure on Israel.
Gas prices have risen significantly, over 30% in some US states, since the Iran War began, severely impacting household budgets and daily lives, and now threaten to diminish the boost consumers might receive from tax refunds.
Former CIA chief Leon Panetta has criticized President Trump, calling him "naive" over the Strait of Hormuz closure and stating that Trump is to blame for the ongoing Iran crisis.
Egyptian President Sisi met with Saudi leaders to discuss regional challenges and condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf states, signaling support for Saudi Arabia amidst escalating tensions with Iran.
Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, stepped up pressure on Israel on Sunday, with intense attacks on the country's north and south after the US and Iran threatened to widen…
Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr publicly advocated for leucovorin as an autism treatment, leading to a significant increase in prescriptions. The FDA subsequently approved the drug only for folate deficiency, not autism.
US President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash after stating he was glad to hear of the death of Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor who investigated his links to Russia.
The ongoing conflict in Iran and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz are underscoring the critical vulnerability of global trade chokepoints, raising concerns about potential disruptions to established trade flows and their severe consequences.
Iran has threatened to destroy critical Gulf infrastructure if the US follows through with its 48-hour ultimatum. Simultaneously, Israel has ordered the destruction of frontline villages and bridges in Lebanon, indicating an escalation of regional tensions.
Missile interceptions and falling debris have struck cities across Jordan, including Amman, forcing the kingdom deeper into the Israel-Iran conflict it sought to avoid.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports, stating they would be deployed on Monday due to an ongoing budget standoff and the failure of a Homeland Security funding bill.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, has died at 81. His death has been followed by growing backlash against US president Donald Trump, who stated he was 'glad' to hear of it.
President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy its power plants and energy infrastructure, while Iran has reciprocated with threats to target energy facilities in the Gulf as the Mideast war rages.
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election and transformed the agency into a terrorism-fighting force, has died at the age of 81.
Americans continue to struggle with rising fuel prices and worsening living standards due to the Iran war, with gas prices surging over 30% in some states and now threatening to diminish the boost from tax refunds for U.S. consumers.
Following US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threats to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, Iran has threatened to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East and stated the waterway remains open only for non-enemy vessels. Both sides continue to exchange threats regarding energy targets as the Mideast war rages.
Iran launched approximately 30 missiles and drones, including four ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs, at the UAE on Sunday, which were successfully engaged by the Emirates' air defenses.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has voiced apprehension that the US-Iran conflict is drawing Washington's focus away from Russian aggression, potentially causing delays in crucial diplomatic meetings. He now states he has a 'very bad feeling' about the impact of the Middle East war on efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine and on defending his country.
The Trump administration announced plans to review and potentially wind down UN peacekeeping forces, specifically mentioning MINURSO, which operates in Western Sahara.
President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been met with UK rejection, while Iran demonstrates its leverage in the strategic waterway, claiming it remains open to navigation except for vessels linked to "Iran's enemies." Trump urged shipowners to 'show courage' and sail through, as Iran continues to threaten regional infrastructure.
Iran exchanged threats with Donald Trump Sunday as both threatened to escalate their conflict by targeting energy infrastructure in the Gulf, raising fears of a wider regional cris...
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, fueled by the war in Iran, underscores the significant vulnerability of global trade chokepoints and raises questions about the severity of potential disruptions.
Pakistan's T20 league, the PSL, will commence without crowds and be restricted to only two venues, a decision made due to the fuel crisis stemming from the US and Israel's war with Iran.
