A fire broke out at a major petroleum facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, following a reported drone attack allegedly launched from Iran, according to local authorities. The incident has heightened concerns over regional security and the safety of critical energy infrastructure. The Fujairah Media Office said the blaze erupted at the Fujairah Oil Industry […]
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Iran releases new Hormuz control map
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has released a new map showing what it describes as areas under Iranian control in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the already volatile waterway. The move comes amid heightened military warnings and rising regional instability linked to maritime security. According to Iranian state-linked media, the map […]
Tehran rejects Trump’s Strait of “Trump” remark
Iran has strongly reacted to remarks suggesting the Strait of Hormuz be renamed after US President Donald Trump. The response has added to already rising tensions between Tehran and Washington over regional maritime control. Officials warned that such statements could further inflame diplomatic disputes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded on social media, criticising the […]
Trump consults Pakistan’s Munir on Hormuz tensions, source says
US President Donald Trump said he will consider advice from Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir on the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The issue matters because it complicates ongoing peace efforts with Iran and risks further regional instability. Pakistan, the United States, and Iran are directly affected by the evolving diplomatic situation. A Pakistani security source […]