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After seven days of secret negotiations in Doha, Washington and Tehran are closer to a ceasefire than at any point since October, but the deal remains tenuous as explosions rock the Strait of Hormuz. A senior U.S. official confirmed late Tuesday that both sides have agreed in principle to halt direct military confrontations within 72 hours, pending final signatures on a broader de-escalation pact.
US Central Command confirmed airstrikes on Iranian missile facilities and naval targets in southern Iran. The operation aimed to disrupt mine-laying attempts in regional waters. Escalation follows months of heightened tensions.
A British naval officer survived a suspected missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the moment the ship shook violently before realizing an explosion had occurred. Another crew member remains unaccounted for as authorities launch a search operation.
Tehran asserts jurisdiction over additional 25 nautical miles, threatening to disrupt vital Gulf oil routes. Shipping firms ordered to coordinate with Iranian authorities or face consequences.
The Treasury is pushing supermarkets to cap prices on staples like eggs, milk and bread in exchange for relaxed regulations as food inflation hits 3.7%. Retailers are pushing back, warning of a 1970s-style intervention as Labour unveils fresh cost-of-living measures.
Iranian forces intercepted a vessel described as a 'floating armoury' in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions in a critical shipping corridor. The ship, linked to a UK-based maritime security firm, was transporting weapons-grade hardware.
Donald Trump’s two-hour meeting with China’s Xi Jinping yielded no resolution on the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, as Beijing refused to endorse Washington’s enforcement campaign. The talks, held at the Temple of Heaven, were overshadowed by fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, where three tankers were struck hours before the summit began.
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as both nations navigate escalating tensions with Iran. The talks, first since 2017, could reshape trade and security dynamics between the world’s two largest economies.
A high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping looms as fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to escalate the Iran conflict. US intelligence links the escalation to Chinese fuel smuggling, exposing a widening proxy war.
The White House confirmed President Trump will meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing next week, but Iran’s refusal to accept ceasefire terms has overshadowed the agenda. Sources say trade, AI restrictions and naval security in the Strait of Hormuz will dominate closed-door discussions.
U.S. allies remain hesitant to commit naval forces to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz despite President Trump’s calls. Military experts warn of severe risks, including direct confrontation with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The proposal faces opposition even from key NATO partners.
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz enters its third week, halting all oil shipments through the critical chokepoint. Disruptions at the world’s busiest shipping lane threaten energy markets and could push fuel prices to record highs.
Europe faces a fresh energy squeeze as Middle East conflict disrupts critical oil supplies, pushing wholesale prices past €80 a barrel for the first time since 2023. Analysts warn of potential blackouts and fuel shortages this winter.
Donald Trump accused NATO allies of a 'foolish mistake' for declining to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran. The US president warned of dire consequences if the alliance continues to stand aside.
Joe Kent, the nation’s top counterterrorism official, resigned in protest over the Trump administration’s Iran policy, calling Tehran ‘no imminent threat.’ The move exposes fractures within Trump’s camp as UK health authorities declare a meningitis outbreak a national incident, with cases surging in Kent.
President Donald Trump declared the U.S. does not require allied naval support to patrol the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting his own earlier call for international assistance amid escalating Iranian threats. Allies including the UK, France, and Australia had pledged vessels just weeks ago.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed Britain is collaborating with international partners to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after recent threats to global shipping. The move follows urgent calls from the US for allied naval deployments to counter escalating tensions in the region.
Prime Minister Starmer has engaged in critical talks with former President Trump to address the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route disrupted by recent tensions. The conversation underscores the global impact on shipping and trade.