Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has indicated that Ankara may be willing to support mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz — but only if a peace agreement is reached between Iran and the United States. Speaking to reporters in London, Fidan explained that any such effort would depend on the formation of an international […]
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Iran has announced that it has started earning revenue from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development amid rising tensions in the region. According to Hamidreza Hajibabaei, the first batch of toll payments has already been received and deposited into the country’s central bank. The statement, shared […]
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In a significant move amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has officially established a new coast guard command centre on Pagasa Island, marking its first dedicated operational hub within the contested Spratly Islands. Previously managed from Palawan, the newly formed district will now directly oversee a vast maritime area spanning approximately […]
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Recent US intelligence reports indicate that Iran is unlikely to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. According to three sources familiar with the assessments, Tehran’s control over this critical oil passage remains its primary leverage against the United States. The intelligence suggests that Iran may continue to disrupt the strait, keeping […]
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Global oil markets jolted sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled that the United States would continue its military operations against Iran, without offering a clear timeline for when the conflict might end. The uncertainty has intensified fears across financial markets, particularly around prolonged disruptions to global oil supply. Benchmark crude prices reacted immediately. Brent […]
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