Oil prices surged Thursday as the U.S. destroyed 16 Iranian minelayers. Confusion over a deleted "tanker escort" tweet by Sec. Chris Wright has left markets on edge as the Strait remains blocked.
Qatar has halted its mediation for Iran. On March 11, Minister Al-Khulaifi told Al Jazeera that Doha won't negotiate for a regime that is actively launching missiles at Qatari civilian and energy hubs.
Russia’s Isfahan consulate was damaged Sunday during a strike on the nearby governor's office. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reported shattered windows and staff injuries from the massive shockwave.
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday’s strikes as the "most intense" yet. With Iran's missile output down 90%, the U.S. is now focused on "permanently denying" Tehran a nuclear weapon.
In a historic move, Syria’s President al-Sharaa condemned Iran’s threats to global energy and backed the disarmament of Hezbollah, signaling a total break from Tehran’s regional influence.
