Ship tracking data indicates that two vessels allegedly captured by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday are currently stationary near the Iranian coast. The Iranian semi-official outlet Tasnim identified the two ships as MSC…

President Donald Trump intends to provide the Iranians with a specific deadline to present a cohesive proposal aimed at resuming diplomatic negotiations, according to two sources knowledgeable about the internal talks relayed to Xenix News. It wasn’t obvious right away…

The Israeli military claimed it shot down a Hezbollah drone as the delicate ceasefire with Lebanon faced additional strain one day prior to the second round of direct discussions between the nations. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…

Germany’s Lufthansa Group is axing 20,000 short-haul flights until October as it grapples with rising jet fuel prices and potential shortages in Europe stemming from the conflict with Iran. The company announced yesterday that the initial 120 daily flights were…

The internet shutdown in Iran has now reached its 54th day, as reported by the internet monitoring organization NetBlocks. NetBlocks stated in a post on X earlier today that “the current measure is fundamentally unequal and persistently hides human rights…

President Donald Trump prolonged the truce between the US and Iran just hours before its expiration. He mentioned that the ceasefire will last until Iran presents a “comprehensive proposal” to resolve the conflict forever. A possible second round of discussions…

An aerial perspective of the Strait of Hormuz. Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2025/Getty Images/Archive On Wednesday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the capture of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which were then moved to Iranian waters.…

At least two cargo vessels were struck by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as reported by United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO stated that it initially obtained a report of an event 15 nautical miles northeast…

Iran has put to death four individuals this week, asserting that the men had connections to Israeli intelligence agencies, as reported by the Iranian state-supported media source, Mizan News Agency. Iran executed Mehdi Farid on Tuesday, following claims by authorities…

Stock values are shown at the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney on Wednesday. Hollie Adams/Reuters Today, oil prices are climbing after reports emerged of Iranian assaults on container vessels close to the Strait of Hormuz, occurring just hours after US…