‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?
UPDATE — Jul 14, 19:35 UTC: The new article reports that President Trump has revoked the previously announced 20 percent transit fee on vessels in the Strait of
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Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies
The United States has launched another series of bombings on key Iranian cities amid escalating tensions in the region. The attacks come as part of a continuing military standoff i…
Iran Launches Strikes Against Gulf Allies Amid US Tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have executed military strikes against US-aligned Gulf states, including Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, in a provocative escalation following recent…
US-Iran Hostilities Erupt Amid Ceasefire Strain
The United States has launched a new series of military strikes targeting several critical sites in Iran, triggering retaliatory actions by Iranian forces throughout the Gulf regio…
How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis
A sudden military escalation in Yemen has shattered a fragile, informal four-year truce, threatening to expand an ongoing geopolitical conflict into the Red Sea and sever one of th…
Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes
In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air strikes on Iranian facilities. Gulf states…
Lebanese President Aoun Seeks U.S. Support to Resolve Israeli-Hezbollah Conflict
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is engaged in pivotal diplomatic efforts in Washington, where he has initiated high-level talks aimed at securing U.S. backing to resolve the ongoin…
US-Iran Escalation Threatens Gulf Shipping and Infrastructure
Ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran have intensified, heightening concerns regarding the security of vital shipping lanes and essential infrastructure within the…
Escalation Intensifies: US-Iran Conflict Enters Tenth Night
The United States has launched its tenth consecutive night of operations against Iran, targeting military sites in Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Isfahan. This sustained ca…
US-Iran Escalation Traps Persian Gulf in Dangerous Standoff
The United States has conducted airstrikes on Iranian facilities for the tenth consecutive night, following deadly attacks on American personnel in Jordan and Iraq. This sustained …
Lebanese Return to Disputed 'Pilot Zone' Amid Israel's Partial Withdrawal
In an unfolding development of the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, residents of southern Lebanon have commenced their return to villages within the so-called 'pilot zone', a…
Joseph Aoun in Washington: Bilal Saab firmly believes 'this meeting couldn't have gone any better'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Bilal Saab, Senior Managing Director of the Trends Research Group and a close friend of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Mr. Saab offers a caut…
US Intensifies Strikes on Iranian Military Targets for 11th Night
For the 11th consecutive night, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed air strikes against Iranian military installations. The mission aims to degrade Iran's capability to pose …
‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU
UPDATE — Jul 16, 12:30 UTC: The new article details a specific incident where the US launched missiles at an oil tanker allegedly trying to reach Iran's Kh
US Targets Iranian Defense Systems in Strategic Strikes
The United States military has disseminated video evidence of targeted strikes across Iran, executed Wednesday. The focus of these operations was the dismantling of coastal defense…
US Naval Blockade of Iran Resumes Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
UPDATE — Jul 15, 13:30 UTC: The new article reports that Iran has threatened to block trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, as a response to US strikes,
US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in Gulf
UPDATE — Jul 15, 12:00 UTC: The new article expands on the prior report of US attacks on Iran by revealing potential tactical ground operations targeting the Ir
UK Labels Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Entity
The United Kingdom has formally designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This decision, announced under new legislation that permits the clas…
Erosion of Iran-US Ceasefire Due to Strategic Misalignment
Despite a formal ceasefire agreement, hostilities have resumed between the United States and Iran, reflecting mutual doubts about each side's credibility as a negotiating partner. …
Zelenskyy Initiates Sweeping Ukrainian Cabinet Overhaul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant cabinet reshuffle, proposing the replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko alongside changes in key law enforce…
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