Trump Wants to Secure Hormuz. Here’s What It Would Take. - WSJ

Trump Wants to Secure Hormuz. Here’s What It Would Take.  WSJ

Ukraine peace talks fizzle out as Trump’s focus shifts to Iran

US president no longer focused on pressuring Vladimir Putin, European officials say

Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

By Samy Magdy and Sam Mednick

Morning Digest: Govt bars PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections; Trump says other countries ‘must take care’ of Hormuz, and more

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‘CIA read my texts’: Tucker Carlson says he may face foreign agent charge over Iran contacts

After assassination rumours, Iran Guards vow to ‘pursue and kill’ Netanyahu

After assassination rumours, Iran Guards vow to ‘pursue and kill’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

Iran Guards Vow To "Pursue And Kill" Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran's remarks came amid social media posts raising questions about the whereabouts of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Between hedging & clarity

THE clouds of ambiguity still hang over Pakistan’s diplomatic position amid the escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered by the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. Although Islamabad has signalled what its position might be if forced to choose between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the unfolding crisis continues to test Pakistan’s delicate diplomatic balancing act with both countries. As Tehran responded to the strikes with retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbours, the confrontation has quickly moved...

By none@none.com (Muhammad Amir Rana)

Trump call for Japan to send warships to Strait of Hormuz puts Takaichi in bind

The U.S. president’s push for a “team effort” to reopen key waterway comes less than a week before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is due in Washington for a summit with Trump.

Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say

Oman and Egypt try to mediate, but lack of interest from the US and Iran suggests both sides digging in for conflict

By Reuters

Trump calls for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to step up retaliation

Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East ⁠to ⁠retaliate for American airstrikes on its energy hub and U.S. President ⁠Donald Trump urged friendly nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, with no sign on Sunday of an end to the ​war.

By David Apinga