Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
Middle East
Vance says next step in negotiations up to Iran, US has all the cards with blockade in effect
Trump says Iran wants to make deal 'very badly' as US blockade on Hormuz goes into effect
Dialogue between US, Iran still alive after Islamabad talks ended
IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon
The IDF might still engage in limited fighting with leftover Hezbollah forces in parts of southern Lebanon who have not withdrawn north of the Litani River with most of Hezbollah's other forces.
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer
After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, US President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis
Middle East expert Yoni Ben Menachem warns that behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements lies a structured plan to build a new Sunni axis that could replace Iran’s regional role.
One wounded following rocket barrage from Hezbollah, Trump's blockade on Hormuz goes into effect
European countries raise concerns over naval blockade • Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations • Erdogan threatens military action against Israel
Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations
Trump signaled indifference to renewed Iran talks, blaming nuclear ambitions for their collapse and announcing a US naval blockade.
Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ
According to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, the US President is considering a limited operation against Iran following the failed round of negotiations in Islamabad.
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Trump confirms
"The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Hamas position on disarmament to be determined this week, source tells 'Post'
During a recent Israeli security cabinet meeting, several ministers called for military action against central Gaza camps if Hamas refuses to disarm.
As Iran talks falter, Netanyahu and Vance offer contrasting outlooks - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emphasis was on capability, US Vice President JD Vance spoke of commitments, and US President Donald Trump turned the pressure up.
Is Iran's nuclear threat completely removed or imminently deadly? - analysis
Ignoring politics and the constantly changing and confusing public messaging by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this war was not really about the nuclear issue.
