Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force? Military options examined
Military analysts assess whether the US can forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran tensions, with debate over feasibility and diplomatic alternatives.
security
War & Conflict
Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
HIGH confidence
Coverage (14630 articles)
Poco F9 Ultra, F9 Pro, and Vivo X500 Clear Global Certifications for October Launch
Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra cleared international certifications with October global launch expected, while Vivo X500 name confirmed globally. India excluded from Poco rollout.
EU Approves 21st Sanctions Package on Russia; Greece Wins LNG Exemption
The EU agreed on its 21st sanctions package targeting Russian energy, financial services, and cryptocurrency sectors, while Greece secured an exemption for LNG imports as part of broader Ukraine war response measures.
U.S. escalates Iran strikes as shipping grinds to halt, oil prices surge
The U.S. conducted its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran while President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure for each ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite military claims the waterway remains open, shipping has effectively halted and oil prices surged.
Iraq Navigates Geopolitical Tightrope as Regional Powers Compete for Influence
Iraq is leveraging its geopolitical position between Iran and the US, with the PM deepening ties to Tehran while managing American interests, positioning itself as a potential beneficiary amid regional tensions.
Escalada en Oriente Próximo: 12 noches consecutivas de ataques entre EEUU e Irán
Estados Unidos e Irán mantienen una escalada de ataques mutuos durante 12 noches consecutivas, ampliando objetivos a infraestructuras civiles como desalinizadoras y centros de datos.
Iran-US conflict threatens to derail ASEAN's regional agenda in Manila
Renewed US-Iran fighting has overshadowed an ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila, potentially diverting attention from pressing regional issues like Myanmar's civil war and South China Sea disputes while disrupting energy and food supplies across Asia.
US and Saudi Arabia finalize civilian nuclear deal after years of negotiations
The US and Saudi Arabia have concluded a landmark civilian nuclear deal enabling Riyadh to construct reactors using American technology, after years of negotiations that previously hinged on Israel normalization demands.
Hutíes reivindican ataques contra petroleros saudíes en el Mar Rojo
Los hutíes de Yemen reivindican ataques contra dos petroleros saudíes en el Mar Rojo, intensificando la escalada bélica regional y amenazando con un nuevo shock energético global.
U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes as Tensions Escalate Over Civilian Targets
The U.S. military conducted its 12th consecutive day of strikes on Iran while Iranian forces launched counterattacks on American positions in Kuwait, amid escalating tensions.
Israel builds 23km barrier deep into Gaza, defying ceasefire terms
Israel is constructing a 23km earthen barrier across Gaza that extends beyond agreed ceasefire lines, fueling Palestinian fears of permanent territorial loss and Israeli annexation of the enclave.
Iran escalates tensions with new strikes as Trump administration weighs response
Escalating military tensions between Iran and allied forces threaten critical shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with potential global economic consequences.
Mykhailo Drapatyi assume comando das Forças Armadas da Ucrânia
Mykhailo Drapatyi assume comando das Forças Armadas da Ucrânia após Zelensky demitir o ministro da Defesa e comandante do Exército em reformulação governamental durante conflito com a Rússia.
Inside Iran's Minab school strike: 120 children killed in deadliest civilian incident
A BBC investigation documents the February 28 strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, Iran, which killed 156 people including 120 children. Evidence suggests US forces carried out the strike unintentionally, hitting a school adjacent to an IRGC compound.
Oil surges to six-week high as US-Iran tensions threaten Middle East shipping
Oil prices hit six-week highs as US military strikes on Iran and Houthi threats to Middle East shipping lanes raise supply disruption fears, with Brent crude rising 2% to $96/barrel.
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea amid widening regional conflict
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating maritime tensions and raising concerns about global energy supply disruptions amid broader regional conflict.
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker attacks, escalating threats to global shipping
Houthi forces claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, escalating maritime tensions and threatening a critical global shipping chokepoint amid broader Iran-related regional conflict.
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes, threatening global shipping routes
Yemen's Houthi group claimed missile and drone strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating maritime tensions and threatening critical global shipping routes through Bab el-Mandeb strait.
U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Draws Iranian Fire Despite Risks
Jordan faces escalating Iranian airstrikes targeting U.S. military installations, but economic dependence on American aid makes restricting the U.S. presence politically untenable for Amman.
Exposição traz fotos inéditas de Brasília do fotógrafo Geraldo Vieira
Fotos históricas do fotógrafo Geraldo Vieira sobre a construção de Brasília chegam a exposição gratuita no Espaço Israel Pinheiro, com 130 imagens selecionadas de um acervo de quase 500 registros.
Five Thai soldiers killed in Narathiwat checkpoint attack
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians wounded in an armed attack on a checkpoint in Narathiwat province, escalating violence in Thailand's restive southern border region.
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker attacks as US escalates strikes on Iran
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea while the US launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions and threatening global shipping routes.
Alcalde de Nueva York reconoce que no puede arrestar a Netanyahu, pero lo declara "no bienvenido"
El alcalde de Nueva York Zohran Mamdani declara que Netanyahu no es bienvenido en la ciudad, pero reconoce que carece de autoridad legal para ejecutar la orden de arresto de la CPI, pidiendo al gobierno federal que actúe.
China launches two-day live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait
China has initiated two days of live-fire military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, escalating tensions in one of the world's most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints.