Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.
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Lessons from the Strait: How Iranian Shahed Drones are Rewriting the Rules of Defence
In the season premiere of Defence Uncut (S02E01), Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan examine the operational lessons emerging from the US-Iran war – from the proven value of Shahed-class loitering munitions to the naval dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz crisis and what they mean for Pakistan’s submarine and surface fleet strategy.
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A Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits Roadblocks at U.N. Security Council
Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.
Trump Hails Strike on Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
Iran state media said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded. A local official said the bridge, in the mountains, was not yet in operation and that the people had been nearby when the attack happened.
Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge
Two people reported killed in attack on newly completed suspension bridge after strike splits structure in halfMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump claimed responsibility for destroying Iran’s largest bridge, a day after he threatened to bomb …
‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran
Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesEmmanuel Macron has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s inconsistent and often contradictory pronouncements o…
‘A litany of lies’: Trump’s rambling primetime Iran address sparks backlash
US president’s 19-minute Wednesday address at the White House was met with bewilderment from commentatorsDonald Trump’s primetime nationwide address on the war with Iran caused widespread bewilderment, with commentators voicing shock at his vow to cont…
Our Indian Friends In Safe Hands, No Worries: Tehran Offers Assurance To New Delhi Amid Hormuz Naval Blockade
The Iranian government has issued a direct assurance to India regarding the
safety and transit of its maritime assets through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following a period of significant regional volatility, the Embassy of Iran in
India took to social media to state that their "Indian friends" remain in safe
hands and need not harbour concerns over the ongoing naval restrictions.
Shadow of The Gulf: Sanctioned Iranian Tanker Tests Indian Waters Amid Global Energy Shift
In a significant pivot for global energy logistics, a US-sanctioned tanker laden with Iranian crude oil has set its sights on the Indian coastline. The vessel, known as the Ping Shun, represents a potential watershed moment for South Asian energy policy, signalling a destination at the port of Vadinar on India’s west coast, according to a report by NDTV.Should the tanker successfully offload its
Beijing Rebukes Washington’s ‘Stone Age’ Rhetoric As Trump Signals Imminent Escalation Against Tehran
The Chinese government has issued a formal response to recent provocative statements by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to "bring Iran back to the stone ages."Beijing has categorised the rhetoric as counterproductive, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning asserting that military force is fundamentally incapable of resolving deep-seated international issues.The spokesperson