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US forces totally obliterate military targets in Iran’s crown jewel 'Kharg Island': Trump claims in new Truth Social post

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will soon begin naval escorts for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a major move to break the maritime blockade as Operation Epic Fury enters its 14th day. Here's what he said.

Speaking from Joint Base Andrews on the 14th day of Operation Epic Fury, President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s military has been "largely neutralized," claiming the regime now "has no radar" and "no navy." Here's what he said.

US President Donald Trump has turned down a proposal from Vladimir Putin to transfer Iran’s 450kg stockpile of 60% enriched uranium to Russia to end the ongoing conflict, suggest reports. All we know.

A historic oil supply disruption is shaking global markets. Here’s why experts say this crisis could be worse than the 1973 oil embargo.

The US government has claimed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is "likely disfigured" and currently in hiding. US Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted that Khamenei’s recent address was a text-only statement with no audio or video proof of life.

The United States is preparing to deploy additional Marines to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the region continue to escalate.

A growing number of supertankers are reportedly building up in the Red Sea as Saudi Arabia races to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. The shift in shipping routes comes as energy exporters look for alternatives to the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints. Increased tanker movement through the Red Sea highlights the impact of the ongoing conflict on global energy logistics and maritime trade. Energy markets are closely watching developments as changes in tanker routes could affect oil supply flows and shipping costs worldwide.

France and Italy have reportedly opened diplomatic channels with Iran to discuss the safety of commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports. The talks aim to secure guarantees for European vessels navigating the strategic waterway, a critical global oil chokepoint disrupted by the ongoing Iran war. Shipping traffic through the strait has slowed sharply since US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory threats and attacks, pushing oil prices higher and raising fears of a global energy crisis. However, Italian officials have denied negotiating a special deal with Tehran, saying diplomatic contacts are focused on broader de-escalation rather than arrangements for specific ships.

India is repatriating 183 Iranian sailors who had been sheltered in Kochi. Indian authorities had been hosting the crew of the vessel IRIS Lavan in Kochi. Arrangements are now underway for their return to Iran.

Six countries have requested drone combat assistance from Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky said Ukraine has already sent experts to three countries to help share battlefield experience and expertise in drone warfare.

White House U-Turn: Now ‘begging’ countries, including India, to buy Russian crude, claims Iran

The United States and Israel have struck more than 15,000 targets inside Iran since the war began, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Officials say the joint campaign has averaged over 1,000 strikes per day, targeting military infrastructure across the country. The strikes are part of a coordinated US-Israeli military campaign against Iranian military facilities, missile launchers and defence systems as the conflict intensifies across the region. The announcement underscores the scale of the ongoing air campaign as Iran continues retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US interests in the region.

The United States and Israel have struck more than 15,000 targets inside Iran since the war began, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Officials say the joint campaign has averaged over 1,000 strikes per day, targeting military infrastructure across the country. The strikes are part of a coordinated US-Israeli military campaign against Iranian military facilities, missile launchers and defence systems as the conflict intensifies across the region. The announcement underscores the scale of the ongoing air campaign as Iran continues retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US interests in the region.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” as the war between Iran and the US-Israel alliance enters its 14th day. The remark was reportedly made during a call with G7 leaders, according to officials familiar with the discussion. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said American and Israeli forces have struck more than 15,000 targets across Iran since the conflict began, averaging over 1,000 strikes a day. Airstrikes have targeted multiple Iranian cities including Tehran, with missile launchers, air defence systems and weapons facilities among the reported targets. Iran has continued retaliatory drone and missile attacks as the conflict intensifies across the region.

Countries around the world are grappling with a fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing war and rising tensions across key energy routes. The conflict has disrupted supply chains and raised concerns over global oil and gas flows.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised the United States and Europe amid the ongoing war, accusing Washington of asking countries, including India, to buy Russian crude to stabilise energy markets. In remarks posted online, Araghchi claimed the White House was “begging the world, including India, to buy Russian oil” after the war triggered disruptions in global energy supplies. He also accused European governments of backing what he called an “illegal war on Iran”, sharply criticising their political and military support for the US-Israel campaign. The comments come as the US issued a temporary waiver allowing countries to purchase Russian oil already loaded at sea in an effort to stabilise global energy markets during the conflict.

‘A big hurdle for Iranians without weapons to challenge regime': Trump

US Vice President JD Vance has said that Kristi Noem has a “great opportunity to serve” in the newly created “Shields of America” position.