Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, March 19 – Tensions across the Middle East intensified sharply on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called on Israel to refrain from further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, warning that continued escalation could deepen an already volatile global energy crisis. His remarks came at a time when retaliatory strikes between Iran and Israel … Read more

Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after major strike on key gas field

BEIRUT/DUBAI, March 18 – A intense escalation in the Middle East conflict unfolded on Wednesday as Iran’s critical South Pars gas field came under attack, raising fears of a broader regional energy crisis and pushing global oil markets into turmoil. The strike, widely reported across regional and international media, has intensified tensions between Iran, Israel, … Read more

Iran rejects de-escalation efforts, Israel says it kills of top Iranian security chief

DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 17 – A sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel has further dimmed hopes for a near-term ceasefire, as both sides intensify military and political rhetoric. On Tuesday, Israeli officials claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Iranian security figure, while authorities in Tehran signaled they are not prepared to … Read more

Trump frustrated as US allies decline call to protect Hormuz shipping amid escalating Iran war

WASHINGTON, March 16 – The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its third week, intensifying geopolitical tensions across the Middle East and raising serious concerns for global energy markets. With military strikes continuing and the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, oil prices have surged while diplomatic divisions between Washington and … Read more

US officials predict quick end to Iran war, while Tehran says it can outlast foes

JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, March 15 – The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a critical phase, with officials in Washington suggesting the war may conclude within weeks. However, leaders in Tehran insist their country is fully capable of sustaining a prolonged confrontation. As the military standoff continues, the disruption of global … Read more

Iran warns of regional retaliation after US strike on key Kharg Island oil hub

ABU DHABI/TEHRAN, March 14 – Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply on Saturday as Iran warned it could retaliate against targets across the region following a major U.S. strike on its primary oil export hub at Kharg Island. The warning came amid an already intensifying conflict that has drawn international attention and raised fears … Read more

Strong chemical smell forces temporary flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

WASHINGTON, March 13 – Air travel across the Washington, D.C., region experienced significant disruption Friday evening after a strong chemical smell forced authorities to halt flights at 4 major airports for more than an hour. Officials said the smell affected a key air traffic control facility, creating safety concerns that prevented controllers from effectively managing … Read more

Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep Strait of Hormuz shut in first remarks

TEHRAN, March 12 – The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated further on Thursday as Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that Tehran would continue its confrontation with both Israel and the United States. In a defiant statement broadcast on Iranian state television, the new leader vowed that Iran would keep the strategically … Read more

Iran fires on merchant ships, warns global oil could surge to $200 a barrel

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, March 11 – Tensions across the Middle East intensified dramatically on Wednesday as Iran warned that global oil prices could soar to $200 per barrel amid escalating military conflict and growing disruption to shipping routes in the Gulf. The warning came as several commercial vessels were struck in regional waters and fears spread that … Read more

Russia emerges as sole beneficiary of US-Israel war on Iran, says EU Council president

BRUSSELS, March 10 – Senior European leadership is warning that the widening conflict could reshape global political and economic dynamics. According to remarks delivered by Antonio Costa, the current war involving the U.S and Israel against Iran may have an unexpected geopolitical outcome. Costa argued that the country gaining the most from the crisis is … Read more