In Hormuz, Iran only needs to keep ships guessing
“The mere threat out there, just the threat of these, is enough to deter traffic, certainly commercial traffic,”…
Could Hormuz offer a way out of the US-Iran war?
On Monday, August 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Washington’s new campaign against Iran’s regime: Operation Economic Outcast.…
Debate grows over whether Iran is burning its strongest card in Hormuz
The format barely varies. A person holds up what they bought and names what it cost. Four eggs…
Live – US sees risk of major Iran escalation as Trump threatens Pickaxe Mountain
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran’s future depends not only on resisting US pressure but also on addressing…
US sanctions Turkish bank as Iran financial crackdown widens
Iran International also found that US investigations into some banks were years behind the activities of the network,…
Trump shrugs off Iran conflict and calls it ‘small potatoes’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he…
Iran faces UN Security Council referral over nuclear obligations, say diplomats
VIENNA (AP) — The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution for possible consideration by…
Widow of service member killed in Mideast voices frustration over pay issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The widow of an airman killed on a combat mission in the Middle East said…
Israel releases more prisoners to Lebanese authorities and other developments
Israel has released to Lebanese authorities four prisoners who had been detained by its forces in southern Lebanon.…
US sanctions Turkish bank that it calls ‘critical financial lifeline’ for Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury announced Friday it has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as…
US probes Iran wedding strike as experts suggest direct hit
“This time you fight. Help from the people is on its way,” one Iran International audience told the…
Xi snub reignites Iran’s doubts about China
The latest cycle began with a US strike on Revolutionary Guards targets on Larak Island in Hormozgan province…