Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

UAE Restricts Airspace for Jets After Iran Launched Missiles - Bloomberg.com

UAE Restricts Airspace for Jets After Iran Launched Missiles  Bloomberg.com

Markets on Edge, With U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire at Risk of Collapse - WSJ

Markets on Edge, With U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire at Risk of Collapse  WSJ

'OPEC, founded on a desire for sovereignty, is now fracturing in the name of that same sovereignty'

The United Arab Emirates' exit from the cartel of oil exporters exposes the exhaustion of collective logic as states grow increasingly determined to leverage their economic potential for their own geopolitical influence, writes Stéphane Lauer, editorial writer for Le Monde.

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.

By The Associated Press

Iran warns it could block shipping in Hormuz

Iran's lead negotiator warned his country has "not even begun" to test the status of the Strait of Hormuz. His statement follows a day after Trump announced a new initiative to help neutral ships stranded in the Gulf.

Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital as international airport targeted

Sudan’s armed forces blamed a drone attack ⁠on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that has shattered months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital, three years into its civil war. Reuters could not independently verify the claims. Neither country immediately commented on the allegations made late on Monday. Sudan has often accused the UAE of supporting Rapid Support ‌Forces (RSF) paramilitaries, a cha...

By Reuters

German minesweeper sets sail for possible Hormuz mission

A German minesweeper has set sail for the Mediterranean this Monday in preparation for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. Berlin has said it is prepared to contribute to ensure the freedom of navigation in the waterway in the Middle East, where Tehran has blocked traffic in retaliation after the United States launched airstrikes against Tehran at the end of February. But Germany said it will act only if certain conditions are met.

By FRANCE24

America is using less oil, and the Iran conflict could further reduce its thirst for hydrocarbons

The U.S.’s lessened dependency on crude also shows a decline in consumption of crude derivatives such as gasoline and diesel, even as prices at the pump are a major source of frustration for Americans right now.

By Claudia Assis

US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships

By Adam Schreck and Elena Becatoros

'Targeting civilians, infra unacceptable': PM Modi after Iran strikes on UAE injured 3 Indians

By TOI NEWS DESK

India stands firm in solidarity with UAE: PM Modi after 3 Indians injured in Fujairah attack

The statement came a day after the Indians were injured in fire that a drone attack caused at a major oil industry zone in UAE's Fujairah.

3 Indians injured in Fujairah as Iranian missile, drone strikes trigger fire at UAE oil facility

South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump blames Iranian attack - The Straits Times

South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump blames Iranian attack  The Straits Times

Trump torn on Iran war plan after attacks on US ships in Strait of Hormuz - WSJ

According to US officials, Trump prefers to negotiate with Iran in order to end its nuclear ambitions, rather than begin a new round of bombing.

Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

TEHRAN (AFP) -- Iran's powerful chief negotiator warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the Middle East war. The US military said its Apache and Seahawk helicopters hit six Iranian boats threatening commercial shipping and its forces repelled missile and drones on Monday, while the UAE reported fresh Iranian attacks on its territory. Iran's latest warning followed US President Donald Trump announcing a plan to g

By The Korea Herald

France condemns Iran's 'unacceptable' strikes on UAE, calls for diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron joined other world leaders in condemning Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which throws the fragile month-old US-Iran truce into jeopardy. They are calling for both sides to return to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war.

By RFI

PM Shehbaz condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure in UAE

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the missiles and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), expressing complete solidarity with the country’s President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the government of the UAE at this difficult time,” PM Shehbaz said in a social media post on X. “It is absolutely essential that the ceasefire...

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President condemns attacks on UAE, expresses solidarity

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, expressing Cyprus’ full support for the country and its leadership. In a post on X, the President said he “strongly condemns” the attacks and conveyed his solidarity with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and […]

"Unacceptable": India As Iran Attack On UAE's Largest Oil Port Injures 3 Indians

"Unacceptable": India As Iran's Attack On UAE's Fujairah Injures 3 Indians Amid Iran War

US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.

Ceasefire between Iran and US teetering as UAE reports missile and drone attack

Oil prices climbed further after the UAE attack, with the benchmark international contract Brent crude for July delivery jumping more than 5%.

UAE air defences intercept 12 missiles and 4 drones - Gulf News

UAE air defences intercept 12 missiles and 4 drones  Gulf News

UAE gold prices steady despite renewed Iran attacks - Khaleej Times

UAE gold prices steady despite renewed Iran attacks  Khaleej Times

Fire at UAE’s Fujairah port not a planned Iranian attack, says Iranian military official

Official instead blames fire on 'US adventurism' aimed at creating passage for 'illegal transit of ships'

By Reuters

UAE announces all schools returning to remote learning - Arab News

UAE announces all schools returning to remote learning  Arab News

Iran War: Iran Targets US Warships, US Reports Small Successful Gulf Transit, Iran Hits UAE; Putin Call for Middle East to Be a WMD-Free Zone, Challenging Israel Nuclear Program; US Renewed Strikes Still Look Imminent

Today's Iran war updates: skirmishes flare as Iran contests Trump's lame Operation Freedom; a bigger attack seems likely.

By Yves Smith

Jordan condemns Iranian attacks on UAE as ‘blatant violation’ of sovereignty - Jordan Times

Jordan condemns Iranian attacks on UAE as ‘blatant violation’ of sovereignty  Jordan Times

Iran warns US ‘we are just getting started’ after attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's powerful chief negotiator warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the Middle East war. The post Iran warns US ‘we are just getting started’ after attacks in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Pakistan ‘strongly condemns’ Iran’s attack on UAE - rudaw.net

Pakistan ‘strongly condemns’ Iran’s attack on UAE  rudaw.net

‘Oil supply shock with Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz, depletion of US reserves’ - Tehran Times

‘Oil supply shock with Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz, depletion of US reserves’  Tehran Times

Ceasefire on the brink of collapse: The US strikes Iranian speedboats in Hormuz, Iran hits oil facilities in the UAE

Escort operation for ships amid attacks and rising tensions – Fears of an energy shock and escalation in the Gulf The post Ceasefire on the brink of collapse: The US strikes Iranian speedboats in Hormuz, Iran hits oil facilities in the UAE appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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UAE reports fresh Iranian attacks - Qatar Tribune

UAE reports fresh Iranian attacks  Qatar Tribune

Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz - thecitizen.co.tz

Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz  thecitizen.co.tz