Iran will escalate if interim peace deal is not implemented, says official

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

Reward to be doubled if carried out by a woman

Iran yesterday fired back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”.

Trump has repeatedly said that the key energy waterway, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war, is under US control -- an assertion the Islamic republic denies.

No sign of peace talks on the horizon

The United States has said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran ‘’indefinitely’’ and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran

Keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over the country is goal number one, says JD Vance

Iran yesterday warned of environmental degradation in the Strait of Hormuz after an oil spill reached its southern Qeshm island, calling for compensation from those responsible.

Four crew members killed in suspected Houthi attack on cargo vessel, sources say

The US president covertly exited the presidential plane while it was on the ground in Turkey on July 8.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said yesterday the US had ‘’begged’’ Tehran for negotiations, as President Donald Trump claimed the Navy had cleared the Strait of Hormuz of mines and now hold ‘’100%’’ control of the waterway.

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that a defence pact signed last week between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan was "a sign of a change in the perception" of countries in the region towards the United States

Iran says Oman deal on strait is near but sets US conditions

Israeli military won't carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, he says

Iran yesterday said that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.

Revolutionary Guards say US must accept Iran's conditions

President Donald Trump said yesterday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over.

Pakistan hopes an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz will lead to the United States and Iran resuming talks