Iran ex£cutes man accused of spying for Israel
Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel, marking the first such execution since the escalation of hostilities involving the United States and Israel, according to official reports. State-affiliated outlet Mizan Online identified the individual as Kourosh Keyvani, who was arrested during a 12-day conflict last June. Authorities allege he transmitted images and […]
Trump to Announce Multinational Coalition to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the formation of a multinational coalition aimed at escorting commercial vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The initiative comes as Washington intensifies efforts to reopen the key shipping route after Iran restricted passage through the strait, triggering sharp disruptions to global energy […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire as Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates
Pope Leo XIV has appealed for an immediate ceasefire in the escalating Middle East conflict as Israel and Iran continue exchanging attacks, with the regional death toll rising. Speaking on Sunday, March 15, after the Angelus prayer in Vatican City, the pontiff urged those involved in the conflict to halt hostilities. “On behalf of the […]
Nigerians Injured as Iranian Missile, Drone Attacks Hit UAE, Six Dead
Several Nigerians were among more than 140 people injured after Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, leaving at least six people dead, authorities said. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles fired from Iran in […]
Military targets on Iran’s key oil export island ‘totally obliterated -President Trump
President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. forces carried out a major airstrike targeting military sites on Kharg Island, a strategic hub for Iran’s oil exports in the Persian Gulf. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the operation—conducted under the direction of United States Central Command—“totally obliterated” all designated military targets on […]
U.S. to Release 172 Million Barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Rising Energy Prices
The Trump administration will release 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) beginning next week in an effort to ease rising gasoline prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Department of Energy said the release will occur over approximately 120 days based on planned discharge rates. “Unlike the previous […]
IEA Members Approve Record 400 Million-Barrel Oil Release to Ease Global Energy Prices
Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on March 11 agreed to release 400 million barrels of crude oil from their strategic reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets. The coordinated move represents the largest withdrawal from emergency reserves in history, as governments respond to a sharp rise in global energy prices […]
Romania Signals Approval for U.S. Use of Black Sea Bases in Iran Missions
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on March 11 that Romania will permit the United States to use its military bases along the Black Sea to support Washington’s missions related to Iran. According to Dan, the facilities would primarily support surveillance operations, satellite communications, and aircraft refueling tied to missions involving Tehran. He emphasized that the […]
Cargo Vessel Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Evacuates – UK Maritime Authority
A cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a fire on board and forcing the crew to abandon ship while emergency assistance was requested, maritime authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The incident was reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British military-run monitoring centre that tracks […]
Hegseth Says ‘Most Intense Day’ of Iran Strikes to Be Launched
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the United States military will carry out what he described as its “most intense day” of strikes against Iran, even as President Donald Trump signaled that the more than week-long conflict could be nearing its end. Speaking at a Pentagon news conference, […]