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Houthis signal return, warn of broader regional escalation
The Houthis have declared that Yemen will not remain neutral in the Middle East conflict and are preparing to turn the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and even the Indian Ocean into active theaters of war.
Israelis ring in 78th Independence Day as Lebanon, Iran ceasefire talks loom
Iran will not negotiate under threat, bend to force, top officials say
Trump says new Iran deal will be better than before, Vance to travel to Islamabad for negotiations
Dialogue between US, Iran still alive after Islamabad talks ended
A source involved in the talks said the parties came "very close" to an agreement and were "80% there" before running into decisions that could not be settled on the spot.
Is Trump’s new naval blockade 3D chess or grasping at straws?
The blockade was set to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, which is in the afternoon in Iran. Whether this marks a bold new strategy or a sign the US is grasping at straws remains to be seen.
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Trump confirms
"The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Pakistan Defense Minister deletes anti-Israel post from X after diplomatic backlash
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif briefly posted a message on X accusing Israel of carrying out “genocide” and using language Israeli officials condemned as inflammatory and offensive.
US says Iran lost track of mine locations spread in Strait of Hormuz, complicating reopening - NYT
The mines, which were laid by small boats and without a clear record of where they were placed, make the Strait of Hormuz almost impossible to transit.
Mamdani condemns Iran war, claims conflict led to violence, prejudice within US
“The very things that I often speak about that are necessary for New Yorkers…would cost a fraction of this tens of billions that we are seeing [fund the war],” Mamdani said.
IRGC commander, Iranian FM Araghchi clash over negotiating team before US-Iran talks - report
The sources shared that IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi is attempting to curb the authority of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Trump blasts CNN, New York Times over circulating ‘fake’ Iran plan
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that both The New York Times and CNN had reported on a “totally fake” ten-point plan related to the Iran talks, which he said undermined the peace process.
Iran celebrates ceasefire amid critical war losses, says it 'forced America to accept its demands'
"Although we are in the most difficult circumstances of calamity and loss, it is surprising that we are at the peak of honor and greatness for the Islamic Revolution," said one Iranian official.
The Orphan Pearl: How a blockade of Kharg Island could bring Iran to its knees - opinion
Kharg Island controls virtually the entire flow of Iran’s crude oil exports. In many ways, it is the piece that keeps the regime alive.
