Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US ends war and lifts blockade

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US ends war and lifts blockade

The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of growing tensions in the Middle East, with Iran warning that the strategically important waterway will not fully reopen until the United States ends the war, lifts its blockade and meets commitments Tehran says were previously agreed. At the same time, Iran and Oman are working on […]

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Putin warns of retaliation as Europe moves against Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

Putin warns of retaliation as Europe moves against Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a fresh warning to European countries, saying Moscow could seize European-owned ships in retaliation for plans to sell cargo taken from vessels linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The warning comes as tensions continue to rise over international efforts to enforce sanctions against Russian oil exports, one of Moscow’s […]

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Qatar Issues Emergency Alerts as US Strikes on Iran Raise Tensions Across the Gulf

Qatar Issues Emergency Alerts as US Strikes on Iran Raise Tensions Across the Gulf

The Gulf region witnessed heightened security measures after fresh US military strikes on Iran prompted emergency alerts in Qatar and warning sirens across Bahrain and Kuwait. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior issued urgent notifications to both citizens and residents, advising everyone to remain indoors or move to safe locations as a precaution. Officials emphasized that the […]

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Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions

Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes, will no longer operate under the same conditions that existed before the recent conflict in the Middle East. Speaking after diplomatic talks in Switzerland, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the waterway would now be administered by […]

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