Iran warned on Monday that its armed forces were prepared to “teach a lesson” to any aggressor after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal aimed at preserving the fragile Middle East ceasefire.The sharp exchange further raised tensions in the region and rattled global energy markets already strained by disruptions in the Strait of […]
Donald Trump (File photo) US president Donald Trump on Tuesday gave a stark warning to Iran as his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, saying “whole civilisation will die tonight”.“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that […]
Iran said on Monday it has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed through intermediaries, while rejecting a temporary truce in the war with the United States and Israel.The remarks came amid reports of renewed diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting. Reuters reported Monday that Iran and the US had […]
Iran struck a fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai’s port on Monday, setting it on fire and damaging its hull, Kuwait’s state news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp. The company also warned of a possible oil spill. The incident appears to be the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping […]
The United States has destroyed roughly a third of Iran’s missile arsenal, according to a previously unreported intelligence assessment cited by Reuters, offering the clearest picture yet of the impact of nearly a month of sustained US-Israeli strikes. The assessment contrasts with public remarks by President Donald Trump, who said Iran had “very few rockets […]
Oil prices remained volatile on Monday as traders assessed escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $98, as markets reacted to a 48-hour final warning issued by Donald Trump.The WTI crude stood at $98.67 per barrel around 7:55 am IST. […]
WASHINGTON: The US military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to West Asia, three US officials said on Friday. No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, but they will build up the capacity for future operations in the region, the officials said on condition of anonymity. One official confirmed […]
