US President Donald Trump has described the confrontation with Iran as “not a war”, claiming Washington has made progress and prevented Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf if the US economic war continues.
Iran has warned vessels violating its Strait of Hormuz protocols of fines, detention or confiscation, while authorised vessels will be required to pay service fees to Tehran.
US President Donald Trump said Iran has a “last chance” to sign a deal as Washington continues diplomatic efforts while exploring new military pressure options. CENTCOM is reviewing unconventional strategies as tensions remain high in the Middle East.
Kuwait City: Kuwait suspended all aviation operations and activated emergency measures after Iranian missile strikes targeted areas across the Gulf nation on Saturday amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Air raid sirens were heard across Kuwait as authorities advised residents to remain indoors and move to safe locations after missiles entered Kuwaiti.
An Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group has reportedly announced a $10 million bounty for killing US President Donald Trump, accusing him of responsibility for the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran-backed groups in the Middle East.
One Indian national is missing and 10 others have been rescued after the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy container ship was attacked off Oman coast. The incident, linked to rising US-Iran tensions, has raised concerns over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States has targeted multiple Iranian bases for a second straight day, which has once again escalated the situation across the entire Middle East despite Washington and Tehran signing a peace deal just few days ago, said the US Central Command (CENTCOM) earlier Sunday.
Washington: The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an Iranian authority overseeing shipping control in the Strait of Hormuz, has been added to the Specially Designated Nationals List in a fresh sanction move under the US Economic Fury campaign, the US Treasury Department said. In a press release posted on its website on Wednesday (local time), the.
The US military said it carried out 'self-defence' strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats placing mines near the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump said that negotiations were "proceeding nicely".