Trump says another strike on Iran is highly unlikely if talks advance
Trump said a renewed US attack on Iran is "highly unlikely" if negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz move forward. He made the remarks in an interview with CNN International on Sunday, while stressing that he could still act if he judged it necessary. The comments come after weeks of threats and counter-threats between Washington and Tehran.The US president said any decision would depend on whether Iran signs what he described as a very strong agreement. He also repeated that the United States had already hit Iran hard and suggested the country was... [Continue Reading]
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Trump signals a full blockade posture against Iran, sharply raising escalation risk
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Task Force Iron Gate is in full force and effect in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Coupled with history's greatest Naval Blockade, very little gets into, or out of, Iran!" - "I will be interviewed tonight on "60 Minutes." Hopefully, they will show all the good things we've done over the past 2 years, not even including the First Term, which was incredible. If we get help from the Republican Senate, we can still do things that are unbelievable!" - "America took a giant step back... [Continue Reading]
Breakfast News Recap: Strait of Hormuz fires, Ukraine strikes and US election shock dominate a tense morning
Explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, while tankers in the strategic waterway caught fire after hitting mines, sharpening fears over one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. 🔗The United States also widened pressure on Iran, with Central Command announcing a new task force to disrupt land based supply routes, extending a campaign that has already focused on maritime and regional networks. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian strikes damaged energy facilities, a major bridge in the Kyiv region and a kindergarten in the capital area, as emergency crews worked through the aftermath and winter pressure on... [Continue Reading]
US carries out new targeted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island amid ongoing talks
US military carried out what it described as limited new airstrikes in southern Iran on Friday night, with the latest action focused on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said the strike targeted Iranian air defence systems and described it as a minor operation that was completed quickly. He also said the United States was still making progress in negotiations with Tehran through Qatar, even as military activity continued.Trump said the strike hit a small anti-aircraft installation and claimed it was knocked out in minutes. Iranian state-run media reported that two missiles struck the Suza... [Continue Reading]
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South Korea seeks to expand Cheonghae naval mission closer to Hormuz Strait amid piracy rise
South Korea is moving ahead with a plan to extend its Cheonghae anti-piracy patrols from the Gulf of Aden toward waters near Oman, after officials said piracy off Somalia has increased this year. The defence ministry said the patrol area would reach waters near the port of Duqm, about 650 kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz, while remaining outside the strait itself. The proposal is part of a wider effort to protect shipping routes linked to South Korea's energy imports and merchant fleet.The ministry said 36 piracy incidents had been reported off Somalia so far this year, compared with 11... [Continue Reading]