Iran seizes tanker, detains 16 crew in Persian Gulf
Iran seizes oil tanker, accuses it of smuggling 4 million litres of fuel. 16 non-Iranian crew detained. Escalating tensions in Gulf amid US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full report.
Iran seizes oil tanker, accuses it of smuggling 4 million litres of fuel. 16 non-Iranian crew detained. Escalating tensions in Gulf amid US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full report.
The U.S. Coast Guard escalates a high-stakes chase for the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1, linked to Iran and Venezuela, assembling elite forces for a potential seizure. Read the full story.
China accuses the US of abusing sanctions after Washington seized Venezuela-linked oil tankers. Analysts see a proxy energy battle with global implications. Read the full details.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard storms a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, a tit-for-tat move after U.S. seized an Iranian tanker. Global energy trade on edge. Read full analysis.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals he met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran just hours before his assassination. Details of the shocking security breach inside Iran.
The White House orders US forces to enforce a Venezuelan oil 'quarantine' for two months, prioritising economic pressure over immediate military strikes against Maduro. Details inside.
The US is expanding its military presence in the Caribbean with special forces and aircraft as tensions with Venezuela over oil escalate. Details inside.
Venezuelans stage pirate protests as US seizes oil tankers. Maduro's govt warns Trinidad & Tobago, escalating Caribbean tensions. Read the full story.
A US Navy pursuit of the Venezuelan oil tanker BELLA-1 ends in failure, raising questions about sanctions enforcement. Read the full story on the escalating maritime showdown.
Iran's military holds missile tests across Tehran, sparking Israeli fears of a surprise attack. Netanyahu warns Trump administration. Full details inside.
Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, accusing him of sending criminals to the US. Putin and Xi pledge support, escalating the global oil war. Read the full analysis.
US President Trump enforces a total blockade of Venezuela with 11 Navy ships, seizing oil tankers. Analysis draws parallels to the Iraq war playbook. Read the full story.
Iran extends diplomatic support to Venezuela after US blocks its vessel. FM Araghchi condemns Washington's 'illegal piracy' as tensions escalate. Details inside.
Western intel flags unusual Iranian military activity. Israel briefs Trump on potential strikes amid rising nuclear tensions. Read the full report.
US forces pursue a third 'shadow fleet' oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating sanctions enforcement. Details on the chase, seizures, and rising US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
Venezuela condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker as 'international piracy,' escalating tensions over sanctions and global energy markets. Read the full details.
New intelligence on Iran's missile expansion spurs Israel to prepare for a critical briefing with President Trump. Rising tensions threaten regional stability. Read the full report.
The US Treasury Department intensifies pressure on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, sanctioning 3 family members & associates for corruption. Read the full details and implications here.
Israeli PM Netanyahu to brief US President Trump on Iran's expanding ballistic missile program. The meeting at Mar-a-Lago will focus on urgent threats and potential US response. Read the full report.
Iran executes Aghil Keshavarz for Mossad espionage. The move follows a 12-day war with Israel and a broader crackdown on alleged collaborators. Read the full details.
A new report reveals Iran's Quds Force uses passenger jets to secretly arm Hezbollah & regional militias, turning aviation into an arms highway. Read the shocking details.
Israel arrests a Russian national for spying for Iran, accusing him of scouting military bases and ports. Paid in crypto, the case highlights Tehran's major espionage push. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, refusing to rule out military conflict. He confirms a blockade on oil tankers, targeting Maduro's regime. Read the full details.
The Barbados-flagged tanker Hyperion, sanctioned for shipping Russian oil, has entered Venezuelan waters, directly challenging President Trump's announced naval blockade. Read the latest on this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of war with Venezuela following his order for a naval blockade on sanctioned oil tankers. Read the full details and Venezuela's strong reaction.
Russia urges US and Venezuela to maintain dialogue to avoid conflict. Moscow criticises US military moves in Caribbean and reaffirms support for Maduro. Read the latest developments.
US President Trump's blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers is expected to have little effect on global crude prices due to a two-tiered market and ample supply, says Kpler. Read the full analysis.
Heavy rain transforms Iran's Hormuz Island coastline into a stunning red spectacle. Experts reveal the simple, natural cause behind the viral phenomenon. Discover the geology of the Rainbow Island.
US President Donald Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela with a naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, demanding the return of assets he claims were stolen from America. Analysis inside.
Oil prices rebounded sharply after US President Trump ordered a total blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, threatening 0.5 million barrels per day supply. Brent crude rose to $59.50.