US-Iran war reaches 6-month mark as Strait of Hormuz tensions remain high
Six months in, a promised quick war with Iran drags on amid soaring Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Six months in, a promised quick war with Iran drags on amid soaring Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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The Gulf states face a choice between sanctions and military action as Trump's new Iran approach takes shape.
The Iran war's six-month mark reveals economic impacts on everyday consumers.
Russia is turning to Kazakhstan to process its crude oil and alleviate domestic fuel shortages.
The U.S. is using Iraq to demonstrate how it can pressure Iran's trade partners, with Turkey and Iraq's energy supply in the crosshairs.
Over 200 billion cubic metres of new gas could revitalize Iran’s war‑scarred energy sector and offset sanctions pressure.
Former diplomats from France and Britain call for sanctions against Israel over its actions in Palestine.
Israel's push to expand settlements in the West Bank is sparking international backlash and diplomatic tensions.
Iran's oil exports have ceased as the US intensifies economic pressure, leaving families struggling to afford necessities.
Ukraine has officially sanctioned the Russian children’s television show 'Masha and the Bear' as part of a broader crackdown on entities linked to Moscow.
Ukraine is pushing for EU sanctions against Rosatom, citing nuclear safety violations at a plant in Egypt.
Calls for daily fatalities in Gaza by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have triggered international condemnation and demands for European Union sanctions.
The EU is preparing its most extensive sanctions package yet against Russia, set to be announced this autumn.
Chinese teapot refineries are increasing purchases of Iranian crude oil as domestic stockpiles in Shandong face significant declines.
The UK is at odds with Israel over a controversial remark by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Switzerland's government has rejected a strict interpretation of neutrality, setting the stage for a pivotal referendum.
President Trump is actively seeking an exit strategy from the Iran conflict as regional instability intensifies across the Middle East.
Iranian demands for compensation and sanctions relief are complicating Trump's efforts to end the war.
The US has sanctioned a Dubai-based crypto exchange for allegedly aiding Iran's IRGC, following a Reuters report.
The EU has expanded its sanctions against Russia following recent airstrikes on Kyiv.
Iran faces severe financial instability as reports indicate citizens are resorting to selling personal assets amidst deepening economic pressure.
The European Union is reallocating €1.4 billion in interest generated from frozen Russian assets to provide direct support for Ukraine.
Ukraine faces record-breaking Russian missile strikes, with Kyiv hit by ballistic missiles.
Tensions heighten as public claims of imminent diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran face direct denial from Tehran.
An Italian-led EU naval force has boarded a sanctioned Russian tanker in the Mediterranean, marking a significant escalation in maritime enforcement.
Ukraine’s drone strike force is taking the fight to Russia, as the country seeks more military aid.
A Russian ship has defied international sanctions to deliver military vehicles to Mali, raising geopolitical tensions.
Satellite imagery confirms an oil spill is spreading from a grounded, sanctioned tanker off the coast of Oman.
The European Union has finalized its 21st sanctions package against Russia following a diplomatic shift from Greece.
The European Union is facing a critical internal stand-off over the implementation of new sanctions against Russia.
The Trump administration is weighing sanctions and increased scrutiny of Chinese AI models to combat intellectual property theft.
Ukraine is seeking European support for long-range sanctions targeting Russian oil and gas as non-EU nations expand their restrictive measures.
A sanctioned tanker from Russia's shadow fleet is leaking oil near the coast of Oman, according to satellite imagery and experts.
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As the conflict enters its fifth year, analysts and officials weigh the impact of Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' and new theories of victory.
The US has launched a significant wave of strikes hitting over 80 targets in Iran following attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. has launched military strikes against Iran and reimposed sanctions following attacks on commercial shipping.
A major Russian attack on Kyiv and Ukrainian strikes on Moscow's oil sector escalate tensions between the two nations
China is preparing new legal and financial tools to counter foreign sanctions.
France's interception of a Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily escalates maritime tensions.
International Criminal Court judges are taking legal action against the Trump administration over sanctions imposed on them.
The US has issued a 60-day license for Iranian oil sales as part of an emerging nuclear framework and peace talks.