
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran’s actions could trigger broader economic instability as the increasing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and fears of prolonged disruption to one of the world’s busiest energy corridors are increasing pressure on global oil markets....

US President Donald Trump said “Project Freedom” — the American-led movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz — has been paused temporarily after what he described as progress in negotiations with Iran and requests from Pakistan and other countries....

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped up pressure on China and Russia over the Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning that countries helping Iran evade sanctions could face economic consequences from the United States....

The United States has launched a major naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz to escort stranded commercial vessels and restore shipping through one of the world’s most critical oil routes, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing Iran of illegally “holding the global economy hostage”....

The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising one of the world's most critical energy routes, the Strait of Hormuz....

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine have outlined “Project Freedom” as a...

Five civilians were killed in US attacks on cargo boats, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday....

The United States on Tuesday urged its allies to step up and share responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a push towards a broader international role in safeguarding one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes....

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine have outlined “Project Freedom” as a limited, defensive military mission aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran....

Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has accused Beijing of imposing Chinese-medium education and ideological indoctrination on kindergarten children as part of its efforts to forcibly assimilate Tibetans....