Beijing [China], March 16 (ANI): China on Monday reiterated the importance of maintaining stability and security in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as a critical route for global trade and energy supplies, reported The Global Times.
President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that the released oil reserves will begin entering the global market immediately. Ea ...
Iran is not seeking a ceasefire but war with the United States and Israel must end, the country’s foreign minister said on Monday, adding that the Islamic Republic will continue fighting until future attacks are prevented.
Non-Iran tanker transits Hormuz with transponder on A non-Iranian oil tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz with its automatic transponder system activated, despite major disruption to shipping in the crucial waterway from the Middle East war, monitor Marine Traffic said Monday. "The Aframax tanker Karachi, carrying Abu Dhabi's Das crude, has become the first non-Iranian cargo to transit the chokepoint while broadcasting its AIS signal, suggesting that select shipments may be receiving negotiated safe passage," Marine Traffic said in a statement.
UK working with allies on 'viable' plan to reopen Hormuz Prime minister Keir Starmer said Monday Britain was working with allies to come up with a "viable" plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil transport conduit effectively shut by Iran in the Middle East war. "We're working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring together a viable collective plan that can restore freedom of navigation in the region as quickly as possible and ease the economic impacts," Starmer told reporters, adding he had discussed the situation with US President Donald Trump. The UK leader added that while Britain was "taking the necessary action to defend ourselves and our allies, we will not be drawn into the wider war".
Advocates say 24/7 coverage of US attacks will not last for ever – and spotlight will return to Epstein and his crimes As the US woke to news that Donald Trump had bombed Iran , domestic discord was fast simmering. There was unrelenting outrage over ICE raids. There was frustration with the rising cost of living.
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
EU announces 458 million euros in humanitarian aid for Middle East The European Union on Monday announced 458 million euros ($525 million) in humanitarian aid for the Middle East, in response to the conflicts in the region such as the US-Israeli war with Iran and Israel's war in Lebanon. "In a war-torn Middle East, the European Union is stepping up while others step back," said Hadja Lahbib, the EU's commissioner in charge of humanitarian crises.
Reports from France suggest it too is having problems with dwindling costly stockpiles Senior French officials reportedly met last week to discuss an escalating shortage of air-to-air missiles being rapidly expended to intercept Iranian kamikaze drones over the United Arab Emirates.
Reports from France suggest it too is having problems with dwindling costly stockpiles Senior French officials reportedly met last week to discuss an escalating shortage of air-to-air missiles being rapidly expended to intercept Iranian kamikaze drones over the United Arab Emirates.
Greece will not engage in military operations at Hormuz Strait, says government official Greece will not engage in any military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said on Monday.
Iran’s authorities carried out a sweeping crackdown during recent nationwide protests, UN human rights rapporteur on Iran warned, citing widespread arrests, violence against demonstrators and severe restrictions on freedoms of expression, assembly and information.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy blew up the ammunition storage depot of the US army’s Al Dhafra airbase on Monday.
Ahmadreza Radan, the Chief Commander of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic, said that 500 “spies who were sending infor ...
Trump says Gulf countries should protect Strait of Hormuz US president Donald Trump said countries around the Strait of Hormuz should protect the waterway themselves. “Really, I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory, because it is their territory,” he said. “They should help us.
We’re answering some of your questions about the war.
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked 'the people of Armenia' for facilitating the successful evacuation of 550 Indian nationals from Iran. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Thank the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. Appreciate their support in these challenging times.
The Islamic Republic is trying to stop the celebration of Chaharshanbe Suri, the Persian Festival of Fire, more aggressively this year t ...
Tokyo [Japan], March 16 (ANI): Japan has commenced the release of oil from its private-sector reserves to bolster supply stability as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to impede maritime traffic in the Middle East, NHK reported. According to the broadcaster, the volume of fuel currently being released corresponds to '15 days of consumption.
