US and Iran Strike Back and Forth Amid Israeli Assault in Lebanon The United States and Iran traded fresh strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, deepening an already fragile crisis in the Gulf. US forces shot down four Iranian attack drones that officials said threatened shipping in the waterway. In addition, they struck a ground … Read more
Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Talks President Donald Trump intensified tensions in the Gulf during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday after reports emerged that Iran and Oman had discussed possible transit fees for ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump reacted sharply to the reports and said the strategic waterway must remain … Read more
BRICS Delhi Meet: Iran War and Oil Prices Test Unity Foreign ministers from BRICS met in New Delhi on May 14, 2026, as the Iran war, rising oil prices, and shipping risks shaped the agenda. India chaired the talks and pressed for safe, unimpeded maritime routes, stable trade, and stronger cooperation. The summit showed both … Read more
Alleged covert UAE strikes on Iran raise Gulf war fears According to reports, the UAE carried out covert strikes on Iranian targets during the recent regional conflict, including an attack on the Lavan Island refinery. This action is said to have been in response to missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran on UAE … Read more
Oil Prices Ease After US Pauses Project Freedom in Hormuz Operation Oil prices dropped in early Asian trade on Wednesday. The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to pause “Project Freedom.” The operation was aimed at guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the pause signaled a possible shift in approach toward the … Read more
US Destroys Iranian Fast Boats Following Attack on UAE Fujairah Port Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after the United States attacked fast Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. This action came as Iran launched attacks on targets in the United Arab Emirates, including a key oil port of Fujairah. The incidents … Read more
Iran Warns US Over Hormuz as Trump Plans Ship Rescue Iran warned United States forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a key oil route. The warning followed remarks by Donald Trump, who said the US would help stranded commercial ships move safely. However, Iranian officials stressed that their armed forces … Read more
UAE to Quit OPEC as Middle East Conflict Pressures Oil Markets The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance from May 1, 2026, marking a major break after nearly six decades in the cartel. The move comes on day 60 of the Iran led war in the Middle … Read more
Russian Superyacht crosses Hormuz amid tight US Naval control A Russian superyacht linked to Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, drawing attention amid tight naval monitoring. The 142-meter Nord, valued at more than $500 million, departed from Dubai on Friday afternoon, according to MarineTraffic data. It reached Muscat early on … Read more
Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia: Trump Says Iran Can Call for Talks Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Russia for high-level talks, as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled.His visit comes at a time of rising tension with the United States, where President Donald Trump has signalled that Iran can … Read more