US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. The US military believed the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a US official […]
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Pentagon signals readiness for renewed strikes on Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the United States remains prepared to restart military strikes on Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail to produce a deal. He stressed that Washington retains full operational capability and strong stockpiles, while negotiators continue working to resolve major disagreements with Tehran. Speaking at a defence forum in Singapore, […]
Oil Prices Surge Nearly 7% After Trump Signals Continued US Strikes on Iran
Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude rising 6.8% to $108 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gaining 6.4% to $106.52 per barrel, following remarks by President Donald Trump regarding ongoing U.S. attacks on Iran. Trump addressed the nation, stating that the U.S. military was “very close” to completing its objectives […]