Middle East

The U.S. military issued its highest force protection alert on Feb. 28, as U.S. forces entered combat with Iran.

The blockade of Iran’s ports was announced in mid-April.

The 60-day agreement awaits final approval by Trump, a U.S. source said.

Washington combined new sanctions with military defense operations near the Strait of Hormuz.

The attacks marked the latest flare-up threatening U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.

The deep-sea port could be used by the Chinese military as a hub to extend its influence in the Middle East and Central Asia, analysts say.

Censorship equipment has been imported from China, according to a member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace.

A U.S. official said the strikes were ‘measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.’

The military has what it needs for any future conflict, the Pentagon said.

The president said, ‘When they behave properly, and when they do what’s right, we’ll let them have their money.’

The White House offered a reaction to Iranian state-run media claiming that the United States would withdraw forces from Iran’s vicinity, among other items.

Trump had repeatedly pressured the international community to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

The group of experts told the government they now expect Europe’s largest economy to grow only by 0.5 percent this year, down from 0.9 percent in November.

Rising energy costs could increase market volatility and make it harder for governments, businesses and households to repay debt, the ECB said.

More than 15,000 troops and over 20 warships have been deployed to enforce the blockade against Iran.

Mohammad Odeh was among the last senior Hamas commanders tied to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to Israeli officials.

The denial came amid speculation that the U.S. military was reviving ‘Project Freedom’ to unblock shipping through the maritime choke point.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said U.S. officials do not want Iran’s World Cup soccer team to stay overnight in the United States.

The United States has confirmed it launched defensive strikes against Iran in the Persian Gulf.

Despite saying a deal is likely, Rubio insisted that Trump would only accept an agreement on terms that are good for the United States.