America in the Middle East
Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while keeping blockade in place
President Trump said Tuesday he is extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran after what he described as a request from Pakistan’s top civilian and military leaders, buying more time for Tehran to produce what he called a “unified proposal.” The…
U.S. forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
The United States Department of War confirmed that American forces intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight, part of an expanding campaign to choke off illicit maritime activity tied to Tehran. The vessel, identified as…
U.S. Navy Fires on Iranian-Flagged Vessel After Six-Hour Standoff in Arabian Sea
A six-hour standoff in the Arabian Sea ended with U.S. naval gunfire and a seized vessel, marking a sharp escalation in enforcement of Washington’s blockade posture against Iran-linked shipping. United States Central Command confirmed Sunday…
US Military Expands Iran Blockade, Warns It Will Pursue Iranian-Linked Ships Worldwide
The pressure campaign on Iran is going global. The U.S. military is expanding its blockade beyond the Persian Gulf, warning it will track and intercept Iranian-linked vessels far from the region’s key oil chokepoint. Gen. Dan Caine said Thursday…
Trump says Iran war “very close to over,” warns US could destroy infrastructure within an hour
President Donald Trump said the war with Iran is “very close to over,” while warning the U.S. military could cripple the regime’s core infrastructure in a matter of hours if negotiations collapse. “I think it’s close to over. I view it as very…
US and Iran may resume talks in Islamabad as blockade tensions rise and oil markets steady
War drums — but a diplomatic opening. Negotiators from the United States and Iran may return to Islamabad as early as this week, reviving fragile talks aimed at ending the escalating conflict. Sources told Reuters that both sides are quietly…
Over 100 oil tankers head to U.S. as Iran war reshapes global energy flows
The oil map is being redrawn in real time. More than 100 empty oil tankers are now heading toward the United States, as the war in Iran and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz force a massive shift in global energy flows. Data from…
Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after Pakistan talks fail as Hormuz blockade begins
President Trump is weighing fresh military action against Iran after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed, with a U.S. naval blockade targeting traffic tied to Iranian ports set to begin Monday morning, according to reports and official statements.…
Trump warns Iran over reported tanker tolls as Strait of Hormuz traffic stalls during ceasefire
This wasn’t the deal — and Trump is calling B.S. President Donald Trump is drawing a hard line with Iran as reports surface that Tehran may be charging oil tankers to pass through the critical Strait of Hormuz. “There are reports that Iran is…
Trump Urges Netanyahu to Scale Back Lebanon Strikes Ahead of Iran Talks
According to a New York Post report, President Donald Trump is urging restraint from Israel as delicate diplomacy with Iran hangs in the balance. Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back strikes in Lebanon that…