Iran advances a plan to charge a toll for ships to traverse the Strait of Hormuz.

By Ephrat Livni

Three scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz

Two military scenarios and one diplomatic one emerge, with Pakistan playing a crucial mediatory role.

Trump is considering U.S. ground troops in Iran. Here are his options

As U.S. President Donald Trump considers ordering U.S. ground troops into Iran, military experts say trying to capture any of the most likely targets would pose a significant challenge.

Trump ready to end war with Iran even without reopening Strait of Hormuz – WSJ

The Wall Street Journal, citing officials from the US president's administration, has reported that Donald Trump has told his aides he is prepared to end the US military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell dismissed the report in a post on X, calling it "entirely false and fabricated."

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.

Trump shares video of huge explosion after bunker buster bombs rip through Iranian ammunition depot

US forces hit a target in the city of Isfahan with ‘penetrator munitions’ designed to tear into targets underground

By James C. Reynolds

US strikes Isfahan: Why is it key to Iran's military, nuclear infrastructure

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By TOI World Desk

How would US capture of Iran's ‘crown jewel’ Kharg Island look like? Will it really end the war?

America's aim from the move would be to weaken Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz and push it to meet US demands.

Nine wounded, cars catch fire in central Israel following strike from Iranian cluster munition

Emergency services and police are en route to several locations of shrapnel falls.

EU countries warned to prepare for ‘prolonged’ energy upheaval; Iranian official denies Trump claim of negotiations

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Iran: Options

The Iranians know they have won, but President Trump doesn’t get it yet. He’s still at the stage of counting up the US and Israeli air-strikes and assuming that those numbers mean a US victory is possible. But five gets you ten that the Iranians are already thinking about nuclear weapons. Not their own, which […]

Pete Hegseth's Broker Tried To Buy Defence Fund Before Iran War? What US Said

The report came days after US President Donald Trump appeared to place responsibility for the decision to launch military strikes against Iran on Defence Secretary Hegseth.

Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz tighter than ever after first month of war

The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved an exceptionally effective asymmetric weapon in Iran's fight against two of the world's most powerful countries.

2 Korean trainee seafarers return home from Hormuz Strait; 175 remain onboard

Two South Korean maritime trainees have returned home Tuesday after disembarking from a vessel stranded for about a month in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping ruote disrupted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, local reports said. The trainees, both students at Mokpo National Maritime University, arrived at Incheon International Airport early Tuesday. They had been training aboard a commercial vessel in the Persian Gulf. They wanted to return earlier but were unable to secure transport from

By The Korea Herald

Iran says US peace proposals 'unrealistic' as Trump threatens to 'obliterate' oil island

Thousands of US troops have arrived in the Middle East after Trump threatened Iran with military action.

Oil could spike to $200 if Hormuz ‘near-closure’ persists, Fesharaki says

US defense secretary’s broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack – report

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the story is 'entirely false and fabricated' and demands a retraction

By Reuters

China expresses ‘gratitude’ after 3 ships transit Hormuz strait

Beijing expressed “gratitude” on Tuesday as it said three Chinese ships had transited the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has all but closed during the war in the Middle East. Two of the vessels passed through the strait, crucial for transporting oil and gas, on Monday as they exited the Gulf, tracking data showed. […]

By AFP

Marcos to pursue talks with Iran on Strait of Hormuz passage

President Marcos has ordered talks with Iran to secure passage for Philippine-bound vessels through Hormuz.

By Cristina Chi

Vietnam asks Iran to prioritize safe passage for its ships through the Strait of Hormuz

The Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration (VIMAWA) has urged the Ministry of Construction to request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to work with its Iranian counterpart to support and prioritize the safe passage of Vietnamese vessels and crews through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran parliament commission approves Hormuz toll plan: State TV - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran parliament commission approves Hormuz toll plan: State TV - Region - World  Ahram Online

Sybiha: Ukraine receives requests from partners on maritime security and strait unblocking

Ukraine is receiving practical inquiries from international partners regarding cooperation in maritime security and the potential unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz and is ready to share its own experience in ensuring freedom of navigation, developed during the operation of the Black Sea grain corridor.

Qatra maintains strong food security, says Minister of Municipality

This integrated approach allows the country to adapt effectively to potential challenges, including global market fluctuations and regional disruptions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.  Qatar’s Minister… (The post Qatra maintains strong food security, says Minister of Municipality is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa