Trump's Iran dilemma: Keep up the blockade or risk a new war
The naval blockade has failed to break Iran’s leadership, and President Donald Trump now faces a decision: escalate and attack, ...
Tag: Strait of Hormuz
Report: Iran floats 3-phase regional deal, starting with full ceasefire
Pro-Iranian channel Al-Mayadeen reports Tehran has sent mediators a phased framework contingent on US approval, with the nuclear file reserved ...
Iran's hourglass is running out as US hand grows stronger
Trump stopped the negotiations after Iran’s proposal failed to include a commitment from all elements of its leadership. Meanwhile, Tehran ...
All eyes on Pakistan as Iranian delegation leaves
According to Iranian media reports, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left the talks and headed for meetings in Oman and Russia. ...
Trump ramps up pressure as US-Iran tensions near boiling point
The US is continuing to expand its military presence in the region, with a new aircraft carrier arriving in the ...
Iran's shadow fleet survives US strikes, still threatens Hormuz
Despite statements by President Donald Trump and the US defense establishment that Iran’s navy was destroyed and now lies at ...
US seizes tanker accused of violating sanctions
US Navy forces boarded the oil tanker Tifani on suspicion it was involved in illicit Iranian trade, in an operation that ...
US deploys sea drones, sonar and trained dolphins to clear mines in Hormuz
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the US Navy is using a mix of manned and unmanned systems in ...
US seizes sanctioned Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
US President Donald Trump said a cargo ship called the TOUSKA tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and ...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, says US violated ceasefire
Tehran claims the US violated the ceasefire and is demanding “security fees” for passage. At the same time, reports say ...