Hormuz
Iran's nuclear ambitions best stopped through Hormuz blockade, ex-Mossad director Barnea
"The chances of obtaining an agreement which the regime would respect, and which would ensure zero nuclear capabilities, is low in my view," Barnea said.
Iran can still produce 50 ballistic missiles a month, despite US-Israeli strikes - report
Oil prices rise 1.1% amid concerns of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Leaders urge rapid climate action at COP31 as record heat, global crises threaten progress
Trump says US carried out 'minor strikes' on Iran’s Qeshm Island after explosions, aircraft heard
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said earlier that initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding that there was no official information on possible damage.
Windward acquires Azimut.ai, adding visual intelligence layer to maritime AI platform
New visual intelligence capabilities help Windward track and identify vessels operating beyond the reach of conventional systems.
What is the importance of Qeshm Island to Iran, why does the US keep targeting it? - explainer
The island is both a threat and a vulnerability for the Iranian regime; the same geography that allows Iran to threaten shipping in Hormuz also exposes its military infrastructure to US strikes.
Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact
Last week, China's Foreign Ministry said the country will soon be dispatching its special envoys to the Middle East to promote engagement and de-escalation.
Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says
"One of the vessels is a supertanker; it is currently engulfed in flames following a powerful explosion," the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy spokesperson said.
IRGC says two tankers stopped south of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings from Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that two oil tankers were involved in an incident and stopped in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by explosives attached to small boat, crew reported safe
According to UKTMO, the vessel was approached by a smaller ship that attached the explosives to the hull above the waterline. The subsequent blasts resulted in a fire in the vessel's engine room.
CENTCOM chief flies over Strait of Hormuz during Middle East visit, affirms waterway clear of mines
"We remain intensely focused on keeping commercial traffic flowing as we work with our teammates in the US interagency, Gulf Cooperation Council, and shipping industry," he said.
What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate? - analysis
The visit comes as the US appears to be considering new strikes on Iran. Israel is also on edge as elections approach. There are many factors at play.
Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis
According to assessments, the Iranian street is simmering, and the next boiling point, driven by American leverage, could arrive within months, though public reaction remains unpredictable.
