Category: 3. Middle East

A military operation titled “Project Freedom” has been launched by the US Navy to secure a safe passage of commercial vessels through the blocked Strait of Hormuz, a spokesperson for the United States military’s Central Command (CENTCOM)…

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday urged Iran to return to negotiations with the United States, warning of economic collapse and “total defeat” if it refuses.

“Iran must accept the reality of the situation and come to…

Iran has attacked a UAE petroleum site in Fujairah, just days after the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC. As the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens and oil prices keep rising, could this accelerate the shift to renewables, or are…

Mauritania’s plan to shut most private primary schools and move students into free public schools is sparking backlash from private educators, even as authorities say it will reduce inequality and improve education rankings. Al…

CAIRO, May 5 (Reuters) – A cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile within the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Tuesday, adding that the environmental impact from the incident was unknown.

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WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that peace between Israel and Lebanon was achievable but that Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was a problem.

“By and large, I think a peace deal between Lebanon…

The United States is set to impose 25 percent tariffs on the European Union’s auto sector, a move that would reverse an agreement reached in August between Washington and the bloc.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC on Monday that…

Sultan Al-Khulaifi, a senior researcher at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, warns that neither the US nor Iran are willing to compromise on the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the chance of miscalculation and all-out war.

WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – Ten civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday.

Speaking at the White House, Rubio said the U.S. would continue to…