Egypt Agrees to Back Saudi Defense as Houthi War Threatens Wider Escalation
Egypt’s top security body has approved support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify—but troop deployment still requires authorization and no mission has been announced.
Drone Hits Tanker Off Oman, Leaving Two Indian Sailors Missing as Shipping Attacks Spread
A reported drone strike hit the MT Petro Dolphin at Sohar Anchorage, leaving two Indian seafarers missing. A second tanker was struck the same day near the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment to End the War—But Washington Isn’t Sure Who Can Agree
JD Vance says Iran must make meaningful cuts to its nuclear-enrichment capacity before the war can end. Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. concessions must come first.
U.S. Promises ‘Economic D-Day’—Iran Threatens to Halt All Gulf Oil Exports
Washington is preparing sweeping new sanctions aimed at Iran’s trading partners. Tehran says continued economic warfare could stop every Gulf oil export.
Syria Says Talks With Israel Could Restart—Days After Israel Struck Its Airbase
Syria’s foreign minister says security negotiations with Israel could resume soon despite deep mistrust, renewed strikes and disagreement over territory seized after 2024.
UAE Just Cut Off All Trade With Iran—After Blaming Tehran for a Missile Scare
The United Arab Emirates halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran after alleging that two Iranian missiles targeted maritime traffic and fell into the Gulf.
Iran Says Hormuz Is Shut. Trump Says It’s Open—Now Peace Talks Are Off
Trump says no U.S.–Iran talks are underway and Hormuz is open. Tehran says the vital oil route remains shut as prices and global tensions climb.