Houthis intensify strikes as Gulf talks with Iran falter
Houthis stepped up attacks and entrenched along Yemen’s Red Sea coast while Gulf states delayed talks with Iran, raising regional and shipping risks.
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U.S. Pressure to Send Korean Forces to Hormuz Strains Alliance
Washington’s demand that Seoul deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz is creating political friction and strategic dilemmas for the U.S.–South Korea partnership.
Missile and Maritime Strikes Escalate Tensions Between Iran and U.S.-Backed Forces
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it fired missiles at a Jordan base used by US forces and struck ships after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian tankers.
Low Vessel Traffic Persists in Strait of Hormuz, Kpler Data Shows
Kpler data shows around five vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, well below the 10-day average; no liquid tankers recorded.
Tehran Announces Ballistic Strikes on US Bases in Jordan as Tensions Resume
After a month-long lull, Iran says it launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, claiming heavy damage amid renewed US-Iran exchanges.
Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Inches Up as Tensions Persist
Visible commodity transits at the Strait of Hormuz rose to 10 from 8, remaining below the 10-day average amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Pakistan and Iran Report Progress in Tehran Talks Aimed at De-escalation
Pakistan and Iran said talks in Tehran advanced plans to prevent escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pursue an expedited end to the conflict.
Maritime crossings through Hormuz inch up but stay below average amid stalled US–Iran talks
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly to six vessels but stayed under the 10-day average as US–Iran negotiations remain stalled.
Iran: The Invisible Supreme Leader and the Republic of the Generals – Opinion by Isaac Hammouch
Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates his power at the heart of an Islamic Republic transforming into a military and security fortress Since ascending to the position of Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei has remained largely absent from the public eye. Yet behind this striking absence, the new Iranian leader is steadily leaving his…
Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Demands Compensation and Tolls
Iran has imposed preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages and charging tolls, after closing the waterway following late-February strikes by the United States and Israel.
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