
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.

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.

The 26th SCO Summit begins in Bishkek with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping among the leaders attending. Security, counter-terrorism, trade, connectivity and energy are key issues on the agenda.

Icelanders have voted against restarting negotiations to join the European Union, with more than 52% rejecting the proposal. The referendum exposed a sharp rural-urban divide and highlighted concerns over fishing rights and Iceland’s sovereignty.

The Indian Army has signed its first contract for the US-made FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile, nearly 17 years after it began pursuing the weapon, with the limited emergency purchase potentially paving the way for future production in India.

The Trump administration has launched an “economic D-Day” campaign aimed at isolating Iran from the global economy, putting pressure on major trading partners including China, the UAE, Turkey, Iraq and India.