
US Underestimated Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Threat, Expert Warns Amid Escalation
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.
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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.

Iran and Oman have reached initial understandings on how to manage parts of the Strait of Hormuz and share potential revenues, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, although a senior Iranian source later said the deal has not yet been fully finalized.

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The diplomatic signal comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces push deeper into Yemen's highlands and tensions rise around the Red Sea and Gulf.

An Indian-owned pharmaceutical facility in Ukraine’s Sumy region has suffered a second major Russian drone attack, killing one employee and injuring several others. Kusum Healthcare said the latest strike caused extensive damage to its manufacturing operations and could result in losses exceeding $50 million.

Zomato is reportedly piloting food vending machines at corporate offices in Gurugram under a new initiative called Zomato Now, giving employees quick access to ready-to-eat food from selected restaurants and food brands.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that appointment letters will be issued to one lakh young people over the next six months, highlighting the state government's recruitment drive and employment initiatives.

Security agencies have intensified operations across Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Musa, with intelligence inputs warning that Pakistan-based terror networks could attempt retaliatory attacks or target vulnerable locations.

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is facing growing opposition from workers and unions as he pushes a sweeping restructuring plan that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and reduce costs across the German automaker.

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.

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.

Apple has confirmed job cuts across teams working on Siri, Vision Pro and related software, with more than 200 positions reportedly affected. The changes come as Apple rebuilds Siri around a new AI architecture while shifting its focus toward future smart glasses.