Strait of Hormuz tensions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense bipartisan questioning in Congress as lawmakers pressed the Trump administration over the growing financial cost of the Iran war and the lack of …

The United Arab Emirates has reported intercepting a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks amid growing concerns that the fragile ceasefire linked to the Iran conflict is beginning to …

Iran has created a new government agency to oversee and regulate shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously reviewing a proposed peace agreement with the United States, …

Iran has proposed a plan to end its ongoing conflict with the United States within 30 days, signaling a renewed push for a comprehensive resolution rather than a temporary ceasefire. …

US President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire following White House talks involving officials from both countries, but said he is in no rush to …

Pope Leo XIV has voiced frustration over stalled diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that continued deadlock is costing innocent lives and destabilizing the global economy. …

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to delay his high-stakes visit to China by about a month, citing the need to remain in Washington as the Iran war intensifies …

Mark Carney met with Keir Starmer in London on Monday, as the leaders of Canada and the United Kingdom discussed growing global instability and strengthening cooperation between their nations. The …

The United States and its allies have signaled that military operations against Iran are far from over, with U.S. officials saying the campaign is “just getting started,” even as Iranian …