Iran warned on Tuesday that it would “open new fronts” against the United States if Washington resumes military attacks, escalating tensions despite renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending weeks of conflict. The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned assault on Iran to allow negotiations another chance. “If the […]
US Transfers Seized Iranian Ship Crew to Pakistan
The United States Central Command transferred crew members of a seized Iranian-linked vessel to Pakistan for repatriation, according to US media reports, with Islamabad later confirming the development. The vessel, M/V Touska, came under US control on April 19 in the Gulf of Oman. Officials said it failed to follow blockade directions linked to Iranian […]
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open For Commercial Ships During Ceasefire Period
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for commercial shipping, in a development that signals easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. In a statement on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that, in line with the Lebanon ceasefire, all commercial shipping through the Strait […]