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Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran has received messages from neighbouring nations about shaping new security and economic cooperation in the region, while a top security official warns countries against joining a US-led 'economic war'. The statements come amid ongoing conflict and threats of new sanctions.
Iran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has vowed to 'neutralize the economic war' with the United States and threatened to halt oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz if neighboring countries join US sanctions. Meanwhile, a cultural faultline has re-emerged over hijab enforcement, with reports of cafe closures and defiant women.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said American oil and gas workers have driven production to an all-time high, making the U.S. the world's largest producer. He credited President Trump's energy policies for the achievement, while also highlighting U.S. military efforts to maintain oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
A British power plant was taken offline for four days after a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, according to reports. The facility, described as relatively small, did not affect the UK's wider power supply, and the government has sought to reassure the public about the resilience of the energy system.
A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US corrects its behavior and fulfills its commitments. Tehran also announced service fees for authorized ships and warned of penalties for non-compliant vessels, as the US prepares new economic measures.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best path out of a stalled war, while the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behaviour. Rezaei also threatens neighbouring countries against joining US economic pressure, and the US announces an 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran.
Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, accused President Trump of fostering global nuclear instability, while Washington announced a new 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Tehran. Iranian officials rejected the US move, and the confrontation deepened over nuclear and economic tensions.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
Two US KC-135 tanker aircraft have left Bulgaria's Bezmer air base, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced on Saturday. The departure comes nearly a month after their deployment angered Iran, which had warned of potential attacks on US assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus.
US special envoy Tom Barrack withdrew his earlier comment that Israel 'still occupies' the Golan Heights, saying he was referring to historical status and not changing US policy, which recognizes Israeli sovereignty since 2019. He also addressed criticism over his remarks on Lebanon negotiations and Israeli strikes in Syria.
The US Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing parts of an executive order restricting mail-in voting, though legal challenges and practical hurdles remain. The US Postal Service published a final rule requiring states to share voter lists and use barcoded envelopes, but it remains blocked by a separate nationwide injunction.
Recent Pentagon casualty figures reveal up to 774 US service members killed or wounded in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which approaches its seventh month. The data includes 18 deaths and 756 wounded, with some figures temporarily disappearing from the database. Meanwhile, the ceasefire has expired without extension, and negotiations remain paused.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
A new report details a covert US military operation that has established a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, moving approximately 10 million barrels of oil daily. The operation, reportedly coordinated from Fort Bragg, was enabled by a campaign that degraded Iran's radar and surveillance capabilities.
Gold prices in Delhi declined by ₹800 to ₹1,58,000 per 10 grams on Wednesday, while silver fell ₹5,730 to ₹2,35,000 per kg. Analysts attribute the weakness to higher crude oil rates and geopolitical uncertainty following the end of the US-Iran ceasefire window without fresh talks. Meanwhile, international spot gold gained nearly 1% to $4,361.76 per ounce.
Ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff, Sen. Darline Graham faces criticism after admitting she is "not that informed on national security" during a debate, while President Trump and Sen. Tim Scott rally to her defense.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was halting all trade and financial dealings with Iran following an alleged missile attack. The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory on Tuesday, a claim Tehran denied. The escalation comes amid a broader U.S.-Iran conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $90 per barrel.