Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is expanding its blockade on Iran into a global operation, warning that no vessel can move from the Strait of Hormuz without approval from the US Navy. He said the move reflects tightening maritime pressure on Tehran amid rising geopolitical tensions. Speaking to reporters, Hegseth claimed that the […]
Strait Hormuz tension
UAE’s Fujairah halts oil loading following drone attack amid Iran tensions
Some oil-loading operations in the Fujairah emirate have been temporarily suspended after a drone attack sparked a fire, industry sources said, highlighting escalating regional tensions following US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. The suspension follows hours after the US targeted military sites on Iran’s oil export terminal, prompting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to declare […]