US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has urged senior Trump advisers to seek an off-ramp from the Iran war, as Washington and Tehran explore ways to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Top US general warns Iran war could backfire, seeks off ramp: Report

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a major trilateral defence pact aimed at strengthening mutual security amid growing threats and instability across West Asia.

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement brings together three strategically important countries and is being presented as a defensive arrangement rooted in the UN Charter. Officials have stressed that the pact is not intended to create a new military bloc or automatically commit the three countries to offensive operations.

The agreement comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, Yemen and the wider Gulf region. Iranian officials have reacted sharply to the pact, with some warning Saudi Arabia that a security agreement with Turkey and Pakistan would not guarantee protection.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Trilateral Defence Pact Amid Iran Tensions

The US has sanctioned six entities and one individual over an alleged Iranian crypto network used to move billions of dollars. Washington also offered up to $15 million for information on the IRGC's financial networks.

US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the most resilient oil exporter in the Gulf. Since the start of June, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, or ADNOC, has sold more than 130 million barrels of crude through seven spot tenders, according to Bloomberg.

UAE becomes Gulf's top oil exporter through Hormuz during war

Trump said the Iran war could end soon and admitted some US munitions supplies were “a little bit tighter.” His remarks followed reports that stocks of key long-range missiles had been heavily depleted.

‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of engaging in "theatre diplomacy", rejecting President Donald Trump's claims that talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz are progressing. Tehran insists no negotiations are taking place.

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

Trump denied claims that the Iran conflict depleted US military stockpiles, saying the country has more than enough munitions and threatening legal action against leakers.

Trump denies US missile stockpile shortage, warns leakers of prosecution and jail

The United States lifted counterterrorism sanctions on three IRGC-linked entities, including Fly Baghdad, while insisting the move does not signal any change in its broader policy toward Iran.

US-Iran truce on cards? Washington lifts sanctions on three IRGC linked entities

Oil prices have dropped as US-Iran tensions show signs of easing with progress reported in talks over the Strait of Hormuz. The developments have raised hopes of avoiding a major disruption to one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes, impacting global energy markets.

US-Iran war: US official signals Hormuz deal could be struck within hours

US-Iran war: Oil prices tumble as Hormuz talks progress

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the southern route through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains free, open, and operational for commercial shipping. Despite rising geopolitical tensions and what Washington describes as unwarranted Iranian aggression, U.S. military forces have successfully assisted and escorted more than 1,000 commercial vessels through the critical waterway over the past three months.


US says Hormuz shipping lane open, 1000 vessels assisted

The US says the southern shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite tensions with Iran, with CENTCOM claiming American forces have helped more than 1,000 commercial vessels safely transit the strategic waterway over the past three months.

US says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ‘unwarranted Iranian aggression,’ as report suggest deal to reopen vital waterway close

The US Army has reportedly used up most of its long-range missile stockpiles during the five-month war with Iran, raising concerns over military preparedness.

US Army exhausts 'virtually all' long-range missile stockpiles during Iran war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran seeks to defend its borders rather than expand war with the US, calling conflict a "disease," while dismissing rumours that he plans to resign.

Pezeshkian says Iran is ‘not seeking to expand or continue’ war with US, calls it a ‘disease’

Exxon and Chevron on Friday reported windfall profits for the second quarter. Chevron’s earnings soared nearly 400% to $12 billion compared to $2.5 billion in the same period last year. Exxon’s profits more than doubled to $14.5 billion compared to $7.1 billion in the year-ago period.

Trump says US oil firms made ‘too much money’ off high prices during Iran conflict

The US military is reportedly seeking "creative and unconventional" ways to pressure Iran as Donald Trump weighs fresh military action, CNN reported.

Out of depth? US is crowdsourcing 'creative and unconventional' ways to punish Iran

The US-Iran war has been alarming the whole world but US President Donald Trump has finally announced to pause the planned attacks on Iran. The decision eased fears of a wider military escalation, leading to a sharp decline in oil prices that had been rising rapidly amid tensions in the region.

US-Iran war: What caused Trump to pause attacks on Iran?

US President Donald Trump has once again paused planned military strikes on Iran, and mentioned new set of talks are about to start. However, Iran has firmly rejected Trump's claims that it requested Washington to halt military action, calling the allegations false.

In this report, we examine the latest developments in the escalating US-Iran crisis, the role of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries in preventing a wider regional war, and whether diplomacy can still succeed after months of conflict.

US-Iran war: Trump says Iran asked to pause strikes, Tehran denies claim

Iran denied reopening the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump claimed a deal was reached, warning the US that any aggression would trigger a decisive response.

Iran rejects reopening Strait of Hormuz, warns US of 'decisive' response

On Saturday Trump made the claim and took to Truth Social to write he had been asked by Iran and other countries in the Middle East to hold off on any attack.

Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran urged US to halt attacks

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi reportedly agreed to a Strait of Hormuz compromise with US and Qatar, prompting Trump to call off planned Iran attacks as a deal to ensure shipping movement was negotiated.

Did Araghchi agree to open Hormuz to stop Trump’s planned US strikes on Iran? What we know

Trump said the US and Israel have paused a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sought time for talks. He warned that strikes could resume unless a deal is reached quickly and Iran’s nuclear threat ends.

‘US is locked and loaded’: Trump calls off Iran attack but sets THESE conditions

An oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman, damaging its engine room. The incident has raised fresh security concerns near the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ off Oman as US-Iran tensions escalate

The conflict between Iran and the United States continues to intensify as Iran's military claims it has launched drone strikes against U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, targeting the Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base as part of the latest phase of its military operation.

According to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the attacks targeted fighter jet shelters, satellite communication systems, and logistics facilities. The IRGC has also released images claiming damage to the Al Azraq Air Base in Jordan, alleging that several American F-35 fighter jets were destroyed or damaged. However, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has disputed these claims, saying all incoming missiles were intercepted and no aircraft or military equipment was damaged.

Iran's Launches Fire on U.S. Bases in Jordan & Kuwait | U.S. CENTCOM Denies Attack & Damage

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