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Rubio calls Iran's claim over the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable as nuclear talks hang in the balance

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on Friday that Iran's attempt to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz was "unacceptable," warning from Rome that the international community must be prepared to respond with "more than just stern statements" to push back......

Satellite images reveal a large oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island export terminal

Satellite imagery captured on May 6 by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-2 program has revealed a dark slick west of Kharg Island, Iran's main crude oil export hub, covering an estimated area exceeding 120 square kilometers. The discovery comes as an American naval blockade, imposed......

Iran claims missile strength has grown despite months of US and Israeli strikes

Iran's foreign minister has pushed back firmly against American intelligence assessments suggesting the country's military capabilities have been significantly degraded by months of US and Israeli strikes, insisting that its missile arsenal and launch capacity have in fact expanded since the......

US and Iran trade fire in the Strait of Hormuz in most serious clash since ceasefire

American and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday in the most serious military confrontation since a ceasefire took effect on April 8, casting serious doubt over the ability of the month-old truce to hold as both sides traded accusations over who fired first. The incident......

Vatican’s careful language on Pope-Rubio meeting signals strained relations with Trump administration

The Vatican’s unusually cautious wording following a meeting between Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV has been interpreted by analysts as a sign of underlying diplomatic tensions between the Holy See and the United States. The encounter, held at the Vatican, marked one of the most closely watched......

Iran threatens UAE will "pay the price" after explosions rock Qeshm island

Explosions struck the Iranian island of Qeshm and the port city of Bandar Abbas overnight on Thursday, prompting state-aligned Iranian media to accuse the United Arab Emirates of conducting a hostile act and to warn that Abu Dhabi would face consequences if its involvement were confirmed. The incident......

US Navy fighter jet disables Iranian tanker defying American naval blockade in Gulf of Oman

A United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired 20mm cannon rounds at the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker Wednesday, disabling the vessel as it attempted to reach an Iranian port in defiance of the American naval blockade. The strike, confirmed by US Central Command, marks the second time American......

Iran war drives global inflation surge as central banks reverse course

Two months into the conflict in the Middle East, the economic fallout from the war in Iran has spread well beyond energy markets, rippling through petrochemicals, manufactured goods, food, and consumer products as companies pass rising costs onto buyers and central banks around the world prepare to tighten......

UAE air defenses intercept Iranian missiles and drones amid Gulf escalation

The United Arab Emirates issued an emergency alert on Sunday warning residents of potential missile threats before declaring the situation under control, as Iranian strikes against Gulf targets enter a new phase within a broader confrontation between Tehran and Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. The......