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The United States seized an Iranian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation and further escalating tensions in the critical waterway. This incident occurred ahead of planned peace talks, which Iran is reportedly considering boycotting due to US demands.
The conflict-driven blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting key shipping routes, leading to a sharp increase in Gulf food bills, particularly in Bahrain, despite shelves remaining stocked.
Exclusive: U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say Reuters
Israeli airstrikes on two police checkpoints in the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas, resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians, including one child, according to local health officials.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that US efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions will send "plenty of signals," as he addressed a question related to North Korea's criticism of the ongoing US military operation against the Islamic Republic. Hegseth made the remarks during a press briefing on the military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," which kicked off in coordination with Israel on Saturday. "As it pertains to other countries ... they don't really bear on the c
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in support of US-Israel operations, has docked in Split, Croatia, for necessary repairs and maintenance, with nearly 200 sailors receiving medical treatment.
At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured as nationwide pro‑Iran protests in Pakistan turned violent, with the deadliest clashes erupting in Karachi where security guards at the U.S. consulate opened fire after demonstrators breached the outer wall. Unrest also spread to Gilgit‑Baltistan, where thousands attacked U.N. offices, leaving 12 dead. Authorities urged calm as tensions escalated following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.