[ad_1] The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war, as supply concerns eased with more stranded oil tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures closed $3.34, or 4.3%, lower at $73.74 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled…
Richard Boyd Barrett, a member of Ireland’s parliament (TD), delivers a sharply critical and highly charged condemnation of the United States, Israel, and the European Union, framing their actions within the context of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Israel & USA He argues that the United States has “rained down death and destruction” in…
Strait of Hormuz Still Closed A senior delegation from America—JD Vance, flanked by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, has been at the center of fast-moving diplomatic developments. Iran has stalled its decision, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) blockade on the Strait of Hormuz continues. Tehran says the blockade will only be lifted once…
As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, questions are now turning to the legality and the real-world impact of a U.S.-led naval blockade targeting Iran. Under international law, experts say a blockade can be a legitimate tool of warfare, but only under strict conditions. In an international armed conflict, naval blockades fall under international…
Donald Trump Addressing The Republicans U.S. President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers that the ongoing conflict with Iran could end sooner than expected, describing the military campaign as a “short-term excursion” during a speech at the Republican annual policy retreat in Florida. Trump’s remarks came as he addressed members of the Republican Party, where he…
Israel Warns Iran’s Nuclear and Ballistic Missile Threat Is ‘Imminent,’ Vows Joint Action With US Israel Warns of Growing Iranian Threat Israel has reiterated its determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning that Tehran’s ballistic missile arsenal poses a significant global threat. Speaking in an interview, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny…
Keir Starmer’s speech Keir Starmer Iran Conflict Statement: UK PM Rules Out Offensive Action, Pledges Protection for British Nationals LONDON – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged growing concern among British families and communities as tensions escalate in the Middle East, assuring Parliament that the government is taking urgent steps to protect UK citizens…
[ad_1] Pakistan has launched retaliatory missile strikes into neighbouring Iran, less than two days after a similar Iranian attack inflamed relations between the states. Pakistan said its strikes had hit “terrorist hideouts” in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan, which borders Pakistan. Iranian media reported that three women and four children had been killed. Pakistan’s hit comes after it…
[ad_1] American officials are investigating whether some of the Hamas militants who carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel received advanced training from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to current and former U.S. officials. They are also examining whether Hamas used recent Palestinian protests along the Gaza border fence as cover to place explosives…
