South Korea is considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for its energy security, as Washington pushes for a stronger stance. While the presidential office denies any decision has been made, local reports suggest preparations are underway, and parliamentary approval would be required for any deployment.
Seoul is evaluating a potential role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic maritime passages. The move, not yet official, could have far-reaching geopolitical and economic implications, especially for global energy supplies, as tensions persist in the Persian Gulf.
Six months into the conflict, Tehran promises a shift in military, diplomatic, and economic fronts, while Washington intensifies its attrition strategy. A US bombing of a wedding in southern Iran killed at least four people, including a child, and wounded about 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.
In an unprecedented escalation, the United States military launched strikes on strategic targets of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, responding to threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude surged past $96, and European gas hit its highest level since 2023. Iran promises devastating retaliation.
One of the Middle East's largest logistics hubs, the port of Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates, is under severe threat as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is severely restricted. The disruption is raising alarms for global trade and energy supply chains, with experts warning of potential delays, higher costs, and broader economic fallout.
The United States has resumed military strikes against Iran after a month-long pause, targeting Revolutionary Guard positions. The conflict, centered on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil and European gas prices soaring, with gas reaching its highest level since 2023. Dozens have been killed, including civilians at a wedding.
In a move blending megalomania and geopolitical strategy, former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most vital maritime routes—to the 'Gulf of Trump.' The suggestion, reported by Le Monde, shakes the diplomatic board in the Middle East.
In an unprecedented escalation since the war began on February 28, the United States launched attacks on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while Tehran responded with missiles and drones against American bases in five countries. Oil surged past $90 a barrel and European gas prices spiked.
After a month-long truce, the war between the United States and Iran has escalated again with new bombings, intercepted missiles, and an attack on a wedding that left at least five dead. Oil prices have surged past $95, and the world is watching the Strait of Hormuz with growing concern.
In an unprecedented escalation, US forces launched a second round of attacks on strategic sites of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The operation, which included air defenses and communication centers, aims to respond to threats against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while global markets tremble and oil surpasses $90.
In an unprecedented escalation, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a second bombing campaign against Iranian positions in less than 48 hours, targeting radar systems, air defenses, and maritime assets across seven key locations. Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan, while the international community watches the conflict with growing concern.
Argentine President Javier Milei held a key bilateral meeting with Qatar's Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari to discuss the economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the regional conflict. The talks also explored energy cooperation and potential Qatari investments in Argentina.
In an escalation that keeps the international community on edge, US forces bombed targets of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday. The action, justified as a response to threats against commercial ships, comes after a weekend of exchanged fire and with the Strait of Hormuz virtually blocked.
In an unprecedented escalation, the United States attacked targets of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday, responding to attempted strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump called the operation 'big and powerful,' while Iran promises 'severe punishment.'
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated again on Monday, August 31, 2026, as the two nations engaged in a new exchange of fire after a month of relative calm. The attacks centered on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil transport. President Trump threatened a tough response while the White House prioritizes economic pressure.
In an escalation raising global alarm, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned this Monday that his country will respond decisively to any aggression, while making clear it is not seeking a full-blown conflict. The remarks come after the United States bombed Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, reigniting tensions across the Middle East and rattling financial markets worldwide.
The United States bombed the Iranian island of Larak, destroying Revolutionary Guard launchers preparing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missiles against bases in Jordan and drones, while oil prices surged above US$90. The conflict intensifies.
In an unprecedented escalation, US forces attacked Iranian Revolutionary Guard positions in the vital Strait of Hormuz on August 30, sparking a swift Iranian response with ballistic missiles and drones targeting US air bases in Jordan. As oil prices surge and world markets watch anxiously, the conflict risks spiraling into a broader regional war.
After more than a month of relative calm, the United States and Iran exchanged direct attacks this weekend. Washington bombed rocket launchers on Larak Island, while Tehran launched missiles at US bases in Jordan and a drone over the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz is once again the epicenter of tension.
In the early hours of Monday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles and drones at two US air bases in Jordan, retaliating for Sunday's bombing on Larak Island. Jordanian and US defenses intercepted the projectiles, preventing major damage. Tensions in the region continue to escalate.
In a significant escalation of the Middle East conflict, the United States bombed Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz—the first such strikes in a month. Iran's Revolutionary Guard retaliated by attacking US air bases in Jordan, while oil prices surged sharply.
Six months after the start of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the Islamic Republic resists militarily but faces a new offensive: economic strangulation. Tehran trusts that China and India, its main oil buyers, will defy Washington's sanctions to sustain its economy and avoid collapse.
The war between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, has now lasted six months and become a prolonged crisis that diverts attention from other critical hotspots like Ukraine, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. Washington's initial objectives, including the total surrender of Iran, seem distant, while the Iranian regime resists and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
As the Middle East conflict escalates, Gulf monarchies are accelerating plans to diversify their crude export routes and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway carrying about 20% of the world's oil. This strategic shift aims to shield their economies from potential blockades and ensure global energy stability.
On Monday, August 25, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions package against Iran, dubbed 'Economic D-Day'. Tehran responded with harsh threats, including blocking the Strait of Hormuz. However, oil prices fell more than 3%, driven by hopes of a diplomatic resolution.
