US downplays Iran's seizure of European vessels

Maritime Brinkmanship: A Strained Balance of Power in the Strait of Hormuz

The sudden surge of Iranian naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through a region …

US energy chief warns oil prices may peak in coming weeks

A Global Crisis Unfolds in the Middle East

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has become a focal point of global attention …

Trump is returning to a war with Iran that offers no easy victory for anyone

The Strait of Hormuz: A War Without a Clear Victor

The US President Donald Trump’s latest response to the collapse of talks in Islamabad has been to announce a blockade of …

Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to intensify war

Global Markets on Edge as Tensions Escalate

Panic is spreading through the financial markets like wildfire, fueled by the latest developments in the simmering conflict between the …

Iran vows retaliation if energy infrastructure is attacked

Tensions between Iran and the United States have reached a boiling point, with the Islamic Republic warning of severe retaliation if its energy infrastructure is attacked. The …

Fund-raising Email Features Trump at Ritual for Soldiers Killed in Iran War

Tensions between the United States and Iran have been escalating for years, but a recent email from the group Never Surrender has brought the conflict into sharp focus. The email, …

Trump Orders Strikes on Kharg Island, a Vital Hub for Iran’s Oil

Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a boiling point, with the latest escalation coming in the form of a targeted strike on Kharg Island, a strategic location …