Iran claims capture of US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
The seizure of an Anduril Dive-LD submersible coincides with a surge in oil prices and the U.S. destruction of five Iranian crude oil carriers.
The seizure of an Anduril Dive-LD submersible coincides with a surge in oil prices and the U.S. destruction of five Iranian crude oil carriers.
Four U.S. missiles reportedly struck an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, forcing the crew to evacuate amid an intensifying regional maritime conflict.
Tehran retaliates against US assets across the Middle East as the US investigates reports of civilian casualties in Sirik County.
Escalating clashes have triggered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices and causing internal friction within the US government.
The retaliation follows a U.S. campaign targeting military equipment along the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a shift in Iranian defense doctrine.
High-level delegations discussed a US-supervised 'special operations room' to prevent Syria from becoming a proxy battlefield for Israeli and Turkish rivalries.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a financial assault targeting sectors including gold, digital assets, and shipping to sever Iran from the global economy.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has characterized new financial sanctions as an economic D-Day, while Iran warns that supporting the measures is an act of war.
Tehran has labeled Washington's latest financial offensive an act of war, coinciding with a sharp decline in vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties following the collapse of trade negotiations and the implementation of an unprecedented US import tax.
Major General Ali Abdollahi dismissed Gulf neutrality claims, arguing that hosting US military logistics infrastructure makes regional governments active participants in the ongoing conflict.
Army chief Amir Hatami announced a tiered reward system for citizens who target American military personnel, despite no known US ground forces being deployed inside Iran.
Brent and WTI crude climbed as traders realized a technical agreement on shipping lanes with Oman does not guarantee commercial access without US concessions.
Despite nearing an Omani-brokered technical deal for shipping lanes, Tehran insists the vital energy corridor will remain shut until Washington accepts a sweeping list of economic and military preconditions.
The proposed strategy involves sealing all land borders to isolate Tehran, though success depends on persuading neighbor nations to risk Iranian retaliation.
Joint US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq have triggered a sweeping regional escalation, with Iran launching retaliatory ballistic missiles at Jordan.
The US military intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile barrage and struck sites in Iraq used by Tehran-backed militias, shattering a brief pause in fighting.
Airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure have intensified following the deaths of U.S. service members, fueling regional volatility and rising oil prices.
US airstrikes continue for the ninth consecutive night as the conflict escalates following the deaths of American personnel and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. military operations against Iran have intensified following the death of 17 American service members and the collapse of a preliminary ceasefire agreement.