
Iran Warns Gulf Ports ‘Not Safe’ as US Prepares Naval Blockade
Iran issues a strong warning ahead of a US naval blockade, saying no Gulf port will be safe as tensions escalate and global oil markets react sharply.
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Iran issues a strong warning ahead of a US naval blockade, saying no Gulf port will be safe as tensions escalate and global oil markets react sharply.

An expert warns the US failed to take Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat seriously, as tensions rise and fears grow over potential disruption to global oil shipping.

US Iran war LIVE updates: The IRGC has claimed that American naval forces “lack the courage to approach the Persian Gulf”, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz remains under complete Iranian control. This comes in response to Donald Trump saying that the US had “completely decimated” Iran's navy.

China has condemned the United States' planned expansion of sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, warning that Beijing will take necessary steps to protect its interests amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

US and Iranian delegations arrive in Islamabad for ceasefire talks, but fresh disputes over conditions threaten to derail negotiations before they begin.

High-stakes US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without a deal after 21 hours, as both sides blame each other over nuclear demands and Strait of Hormuz control.

Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it obstructs US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the 60-day US-Iran negotiation window ends without a peace deal.

US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait,” while continuing to make provocative claims over US control of the strategically important waterway.

Iranian state television has aired a threatening segment targeting Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of US President Donald Trump, reportedly offering a $10 million reward while highlighting claims about his movements and security. The broadcast comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Iran denies any peace negotiations with the US after Donald Trump claimed talks were underway, as military tensions and strikes continue across the region.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after around 18 months in the position, amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure adds to a series of senior military leadership changes under the Trump administration.

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating after talks collapsed, with new 50% US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods and retaliatory duties from Ottawa expected to put pressure on businesses and consumers.