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G7 foreign ministers concerned Chinese military actions near Taiwan threaten regional stability
China's increasingly assertive activities in the waters east of Taiwan "threaten regional stability, freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping," the statement said.
Iran tells COP31 it wants compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes
Tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation
Trump: Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed
Iran rejects possibility of US enforcing economic blockade, closing trade routes
Hossein Mohebbi was reacting to the US military's Task Force Iron Gate, launched to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material.
Iran threatens 'legal action' against South Korean shipping company in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has sought to tighten its grip on the strategic waterway by attacking shipping there since US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28.
Marco Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump promises to 'take care of Cuba'
Rubio urged those disappointed by Cuba's government to "seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discreet partnership with the CIA," without elaborating further.
Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion
A massive shipment containing hundreds of brand-new iPhones, luxury French perfumes, and other consumer goods spilled into the sea following the sinking of the container ship "GFS Pride."
Oil prices over $100 could affect war with Iran, leading to escalation before elections - analysis
The US and Israel know that the main hurdle to keeping the lid on the war with Iran is the price of oil, and it will keep rising if no solution can be found for Hormuz and the Houthis.
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
Analysis by US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), shows at least eight gas tankers carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas have left the Gulf of Oman since mid-July.
Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade
Washington reinstated its blockade of Iranian ports in July and launched "Operation Economic Outcast" on August 24, a campaign aimed at severing Iran’s remaining links with the global economy.
Iran offers Saudi-Houthi mediation, Pakistan pledges military backing under defense pact
Report: Gaza BoP expects rebuilding progress after elections • Pakistan pledges to honor Mecca pact against Houthis • Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn attacks on Riyadh
One killed in Sunday attack on Riyadh airport, UKMTO confirms tanker struck by drone near Oman
Israel Police thwart 'imminent' terror attack near Jerusalem • Trump weighs joining Saudis against Houthis • Tanker damaged after being hit in Strait of Hormuz
Why Iran's new push for a deal to end the war appears to be stalling - analysis
Iran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a seven-day ceasefire, but the US seems uninterested as it wants something more to show from six months of conflict.
