Miliband Warns Iran UK Will Not Tolerate Hostile Activity on British Soil British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has warned Iran that the UK will not tolerate intimidation, threats or other hostile activity on British soil. During talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York, Miliband raised concerns about Iran-linked groups operating in Britain … Read more
Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran as US and Iranian Officials Hold Talks US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war. He made the threat during his address to the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump said … Read more
US Strikes three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Attack on its Warships The United States has struck three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships, marking another sharp escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. U.S. Central Command said on Saturday that … Read more
Houthis Declare Saudi Naval Blockade Amid US-Iran Tensions Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis announced an immediate naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The group said it had imposed a maritime embargo on Saudi-linked shipping and described the move as retaliation for what it called years of Saudi restrictions on … Read more
Iran Warns No Oil Will Cross Hormuz As US Strikes Continue US President Donald Trump said Iran had been hit “very hard” during the ninth consecutive night of US airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Early Monday, local media also reported explosions in several parts of Iran, underlining the growing intensity of the conflict. According to … Read more
UAE Condemns Iran Tanker Attack as US Strikes Continue The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran’s reported missile attack on two of its national oil tankers after the United States carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, two Iranian cruise missiles struck the … Read more
US Launches Second Night of Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Tensions Deepen The United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes on Iran as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation followed an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the strategic waterway. According to the … Read more
Sanctions are Back, as US Hits Iran Again The United States has intensified pressure on Iran by combining military action with renewed economic sanctions, marking a decisive shift away from the fragile ceasefire that had eased tensions only weeks ago. After launching airstrikes on more than 80 Iranian military sites, including air defense systems, drone … Read more
Crude Oil Prices Fall to Pre US-Iran War Level Crude oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, reaching their lowest level since before the US–Iran war began. The drop reflects a clear shift in market sentiment, as traders responded to easing tensions in the Middle East. Confidence has improved, and earlier supply fears have largely faded. … Read more
UAE to Buy India’s BrahMos and Air Defense Systems India and the United Arab Emirates are moving ahead with a possible defense deal that will include the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defense system. BrahMos, which India and Russia jointly developed, is among the world’s fastest cruise missiles and can launch from … Read more