Iran-US tensions are intensifying as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian calls for an end to the month-long war while insisting that Tehran is negotiating from a position of strength. US President Donald Trump, however, says Iran is interested in a deal but is not yet ready to make what he considers the “right deal.”

Trump has also claimed that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. The comments come as Washington increases economic and maritime pressure on Tehran.

Iran has rejected the latest US pressure campaign and warned that further threats could trigger a strong military response. Iranian officials say Tehran remains prepared to defend its strategic waterways and interests across the region.

Meanwhile, the United States is expected to announce new sanctions targeting Iran, while discussions involving Iran and Oman continue over possible conditions for resuming talks, including security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

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West Asia tensions continue to intensify as Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and halts multiple oil tankers while a Saudi-linked tanker catches fire after an attack in the Red Sea. US President Donald Trump says Iran is not yet ready for a deal but believes Tehran will eventually agree to negotiations. Meanwhile, the United States and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with safeguards against proliferation.

In Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discusses renewed peace efforts with US officials. In Africa, at least 21 people are killed in fresh attacks in Nigeria's Zamfara State. In business, Alphabet surpasses market expectations as Google Cloud and AI drive strong revenue growth, prompting a significant increase in capital spending for 2026.

Stay tuned for the latest international news, geopolitics, business updates, and breaking developments from around the world.

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The question over whether the US–Iran war has truly been “terminated” is now at the center of political and legal debate in Washington. The White House has claimed that hostilities have ended following a ceasefire and no exchange of fire, but critics argue that ongoing military presence and operations in the region suggest the conflict is not fully over. With interpretations of the War Powers Resolution also in dispute, uncertainty remains over the real status of the war.


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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released fresh video footage showing American naval forces intercepting and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The video is said to depict U.S. warships issuing repeated warnings to the crew before boarding the vessel and taking operational control, after it was allegedly attempting to breach a maritime blockade.

US-Iran War: US Military Releases Video of Iranian Vessel Intercepted in Hormuz

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that American forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel en route to Bandar Abbas as part of ongoing maritime blockade enforcement in the region. According to reports, the ship was detected in the Arabian Sea and was stopped after allegedly violating U.S. blockade restrictions near the Strait of Hormuz.


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Iranian Navy chief Admiral Shahram Irani said the group’s movements were 'constantly being monitored' and warned that 'as soon as this hostile fleet comes within range of our missile systems, it will be subjected to powerful strikes'. The United States has not confirmed the claim.

Iranian Navy chief Admiral Shahram Irani said the group’s movements were 'constantly being monitored' and warned that 'as soon as this hostile fleet comes within range of our missile systems, it will be subjected to powerful strikes'. The United States has not confirmed the claim.

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The US-Iran war continues to escalate as the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) releases dramatic footage showing precision strikes on Iranian naval assets. The video captures attacks on key vessels, including Iran’s drone carrier and multiple warships, as part of ongoing operations to weaken Tehran’s maritime capabilities.


US-Iran War: CENTCOM Shares Video of Strikes On Iranian Navy 

Sri Lankan authorities have successfully rescued 32 sailors from the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena after the warship sank under unclear circumstances. The rescued personnel were reportedly safe and receiving medical attention. This incident marks a rare maritime emergency in the region, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by naval forces in international waters.


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Iran has introduced a new dimension to its naval power, the Zagros, the country’s first-ever signals intelligence ship. A strong signal about Iran’s strategic ambitions.

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Tehran has informed Islamabad that the Pakistani crew on board the MSC Aries are free to leave and head back home whenever they want. However it remains the prerogative of the captain of the ship as to whenever he allows his crew to disembark and leave the ship, sources say. The Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged commercial vessel MSC Aries was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Watch in for more details!

MSC Aries Incident: Pakistan crew free to leave, says Tehran

The commander of the Iranian Navy has announced the intention to establish a base in the South Pole, aligning with the current global trend of nations expanding their influence in this strategic region.

Iranian Navy plans to establish base at South Pole

In another incident that raises tensions in the maritime regions of West Asian. Iranian Navy has confirmed that it has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.

Heightened tensions in West Asian waters: Iran Navy seizes oil tanker in retaliatory move

A US Navy warship responded to a distress call from a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden that had been seized by armed individuals and is now safe, US officials said on Sunday. The tanker, which had been carrying a cargo of phosphoric acid, was identified as the Central Park by the vessel's company. The officials did not identify the attackers.

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Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television.&nbsp;

"The defence ministry has achieved a major task today in supplying two ships to the Islamic Republic of Iran -- the destroyer Dena and a minesweeper," Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech.

On Thrusday, Iran announced that it had "for the first time" sent a small squadron of ships into the Atlantic Ocean with the goal of "reinforcing its maritime capabilities". The reception of the two new ships has come just days after this announcement.

According to a statement by the army chief of staff, the Dena "is an entirely Iranian destroyer" equipped with a "helicopter landing zone" and a "range of defence and attack systems".

It added that it had the capacity to "cover long distances" and is equipped to "destroy all aerial threats", along with underwater threats.

The minesweeper, named "Shahin", is over 33 metres in length and is capable of "detecting and neutralising diverse types of naval mines", the statement said.

The Iranian navy on June 2 lost one of its biggest ships, the Kharg, which sank in the Gulf of Oman, after it was struck by a fire that raged for hours.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television. "The defence ministry has achieved a major task today in supplying two ships to the Islamic Republic of Iran -- the destroyer Dena and a minesweeper," Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech.

Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television. "The defence ministry has achieved a major task today in supplying two ships to the Islamic Republic of Iran -- the destroyer Dena and a minesweeper," Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech. On Thrusday, Iran announced that it had "for the first time" sent a small squadron of ships into the Atlantic Ocean with the goal of "reinforcing its maritime capabilities". The reception of the two new ships has come just days after this announcement. According to a statement by the army chief of staff, the Dena "is an entirely Iranian destroyer" equipped with a "helicopter landing zone" and a "range of defence and attack systems". It added that it had the capacity to "cover long distances" and is equipped to "destroy all aerial threats", along with underwater threats. The minesweeper, named "Shahin", is over 33 metres in length and is capable of "detecting and neutralising diverse types of naval mines", the statement said. The Iranian navy on June 2 lost one of its biggest ships, the Kharg, which sank in the Gulf of Oman, after it was struck by a fire that raged for hours. (With inputs from agencies)

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