As Iranian missiles streak across the Strait of Hormuz and US bombers hit targets across Tehran, a parallel battle driven by wit and humour is raging from Iran’s diplomatic missions around the world. Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime chokepoints, serving as the only sea link between the Persian…
Amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has signalled expanding focus to another key global shipping route, the Bab el-Mandeb or Bab al-Mandab strait, heightening concerns over supply chains and energy flows. A satellite image shows Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026. (via REUTERS) The remarks by Iranian…
A container ship declaring itself to have a French owner passed through the choked Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a development that came after France President Emmanuel Macron took a dig at Donald Trump for “talking too much”. French President Emmanuel Macron attends the inauguration of the Centre Pompidou Hanwha in Seoul on April 3…
On April 1, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an address to his nation about the ongoing war in West Asia. His message could not have been clearer. “This is not our war. We will not be drawn into the conflict. That is not in our national interest”, he said. Many other European head of…
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official program. Vote on military protection for Hormuz shipping pushed, no new date yet (File photo/AP) The 15-member body was set to vote…
The protocol would apply after the ongoing war with the US and Israel Iran said on Thursday it was drafting a peacetime protocol that would supervise maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, state media reported, with Tehran’s closure of the vital oil corridor roiling the global economy. Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi…
WASHINGTON—President Trump sought to reassure skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is in the national interest, arguing that the operation was necessary to decimate a regime threatening the U.S. and insisting that economic pain would be short-lived. President Trump delivering an address from the White House about the Iran war late Wednesday. In a…
US President Donald Trump (Photo: Bloomberg) 2 min read Last Updated : Apr 02 2026 | 7:38 AM IST US President Donald Trump Wednesday said China, Japan and South Korea should be involved in opening Strait of Hormuz. The president has previously directed much of his anger at Nato allies for their reluctance…
Since the start of the Middle East war, China has been reselling record volumes of LNG to other Asian buyers as its own demand has been tepid and stocks and gas supplies sufficient. In March alone, China resold up to 10 cargoes of LNG—a record-high for any month ever, according to data from energy analytics…
Hong Kong’s security minister has revealed that authorities are reviewing fire safety laws to expand enforcement powers and toughen penalties as part of a broader crackdown on illegal fuel sales in the city amid surging global oil prices. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Wednesday the government’s review included possible penalty increases, expanding…