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Report Claims India-Flagged Tankers Pass Through Hormuz, Iran Reacts
In a big relief for New Delhi amid a worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
'Saw Epic Fury & Liked It': Trump On Choosing Op Name For Strikes On Iran
Donald Trump claimed operation 'Epic Fury' was successful and quickly achieved its objectives.
Trump Links Iran Strikes To Lower Oil Prices
Trump has said that US military action against Iran would help bring down global oil prices, telling supporters in Kentucky that a coordinated release of emergency crude reserves and continued pressure on Tehran would stabilise energy markets.
S Jaishankar's Intervention Behind Iran's Hormuz Clearance To India: Sources
In a big relief for New Delhi amid a worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Israel US War: Iran Outlines 3 Conditions To End War With US, Israel
Tehran has laid out its three terms for ending Iran's ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Iranian Underwater Drone Hits US-Owned Oil Tanker In The Gulf, 1 Dead
At least three commercial vessels have been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping route, as the American-Israeli war with Iran continues to squeeze the oil-rich Gulf region amid global energy concerns.
Iranian Drone Hits Building Near Dubai Creek Harbour, No Injuries Reported
An Iranian drone struck a building in Dubai, Iranian state media reported on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Targeting Shaybah Oil Field Amid Iran War
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it had intercepted a wave of seven drones heading towards a strategic oil field, as Iran renewed fire on its Gulf neighbours and their energy infrastructure.
India, China Among 16 US Trading Partners Hit By Trump's '301' Tariff Probes
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has launched new "unfair trade practice" investigations into 16 key trading partners in a move to restore tariff pressure after they were struck down by the US Supreme Court as illegal last month.
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On US Medical Giant Stryker
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.
UK Watchdogs Press Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube To Block Children
Britain's media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules.
Hezbollah Says Targeted Israel With "Dozens Of Rockets" In New Operation
Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had launched rockets and advanced missiles at northern Israel as part of a new operation against its foe, as Israel carried out fresh strikes on south Beirut.
US To Release 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Oil Reserve To Cut Prices
The United States Department of Energy said Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," as the Middle East war disrupted oil prices.
Iran War Cost US Over $11 Billion In 6 Days: Report
Officials from President Donald Trump's administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on Iran had cost the US at least $11.3 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
"Don't Want To Leave Early": Trump Vows To "Finish The Job" In Iran
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States must "finish the job" in Iran -- hours after suggesting the war could be over soon because Washington had run out of targets.
"Serious Threat To Peace": UN Demands Iran Stop Attacks On Gulf Nations
The UN Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, saying they breach international law and pose a "serious threat to international peace and security."
Iran Adviser To Khamenei Calls Trump "Satan Himself", Vows To Destroy Israel
A senior military adviser to Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei insulted US President Donald Trump and vowed to destroy Israel in remarks to state television on Wednesday, as their countries wage a war that has engulfed the Middle East.
Epstein's Longtime Accountant Testifies On His Wealth, Business Ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
Iran Military Says Will Hit US, Israeli Economic Targets In Region
Iran's military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic targets in the region, including banks, after overnight attacks hit an Iranian bank.
