Tehran, Iran – Government supporters have taken to the streets in Iran to celebrate the anniversary of a referendum nearly half a century ago that solidified the Islamic Republic’s hold on power, even as the United States and Israel continued their attacks on the country. President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were among … Read more
The day prior, Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed at least eight people, one of them a paramedic, the health ministry said, with the total death toll in the country now over 1200, with over a million displaced. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel would occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon even after the conflict … Read more
“In Hormuz, geography complements military means, as narrow passages limit maneuvering, while relatively shallow waters are… The post Strait of Hormuz: Why Can’t the US Military Open It? appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran kept up its attacks on Israel and Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it. Trump struck a belligerent tone Wednesday in a Truth Social … Read more
Nazery, the maritime scholar, said Iran could be planning “various tiers” for countries seeking access to the Strait of Hormuz: friendly countries, countries indirectly supporting the US or Israel, and the enemies themselves. “There are those granted free passage and those on whom toll charges are imposed based on Tehran’s discretion,” he said. “It is … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed direct contact with United States President Donald Trump’s top envoy Steve Witkoff amid the ongoing war, but downplayed talks of negotiations in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera on Tuesday. Araghchi also spoke about the future of the Strait of Hormuz – the critical waterway through which 20 … Read more
Jakarta – The Qatari government said that a tanker chartered by the state-owned energy company had… The post Iranian Missile Attack: Qatar Tanker Hit, Interceptions Reported appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
Main Points Key Reads Albanese says months ahead ‘may not be easy’ as he urges Australians to save fuel Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has warned the months ahead “may not be easy” because of the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. “No government can promise to eliminate the pressures that this war … Read more
One killed in Fujairah after debris falls from intercepted drone Huge fire at Kuwait airport’s fuel depot after Iranian drone attack Trump to address the nation about Iran on Wednesday night Araghchi says direct messages from Witkoff are ‘not negotiations’ China and Pakistan announce ‘five-point initiative’ to restore peace Trump tells ‘unhelpful’ countries to ‘get … Read more
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to “provide an important update on Iran,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on X. Leavitt did not give any other details on the address, which is set for 9 p.m. ET. But it comes at an important time in the monthlong conflict … Read more