Iran, Defense, Markets & Diplomacy Coverage
715 articles · page 4 of 24
Zelenskyy Decries Civilian Weapons Cache After Russian Strike Kills 10
Zelenskyy condemned weapons storage in civilian areas after a Russian strike killed 10 people in Ukraine, as Moscow struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
Dozens of Boko Haram Terrorists Killed in Nigerian Airstrike
Nigerian forces struck a Boko Haram position Saturday, killing dozens of militants in the Lake Chad Basin, Turkish state outlet Anadolu Ajansı reported.
CENTCOM Confirms Third Round of US Strikes on Iran After Hormuz Attack
US Central Command says American forces launched a third round of strikes on Iran on Saturday after the IRGC hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran IRGC Navy Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy announced via state media that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice, Reuters reports.
Russia Kills Six in Overnight Missile and Drone Strikes Across Ukraine
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing six and wounding dozens, as Zelensky announced a command for long-range strikes inside Russian territory.
UAE Oil Production Hits Record High After OPEC Exit
Abu Dhabi posted an all-time crude output record last month, defying Iranian Strait of Hormuz threats and signaling a new era of Gulf energy independence from OPEC discipline.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike hit a civilian vehicle near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday, killing one Palestinian and wounding two others amid an active ceasefire.
Russia Missile and Drone Strike Kills Two in Ukraine, Wounds 19
Russia struck Ukraine overnight with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, killing two people and wounding 19, including 11 in Kyiv, per multiple reports Saturday.
Kim Jong Un Orders Anti-Corruption Drive as North Korea Condemns NATO
North Korea's supreme leader directed the Korean People's Army to root out corruption while Pyongyang condemned US and NATO allies and vowed to defend its sovereignty.
U.S. Demands Iran Affirm Strait of Hormuz Is Open Amid Strike Exchange
Washington is pressing Tehran to formally confirm the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping as both sides continue trading strikes with no ceasefire in place.
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv Overnight, Injuring 10
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with a combined missile and drone barrage overnight, injuring at least 10 people as both sides continue trading deep strikes on each other's territory.
Trump Says Iran Talks Continue as He Warns of Missile Strike on Tehran
Trump confirmed U.S.-Iran talks will continue while threatening missile strikes if Tehran targets the U.S. president, even as he declared the ceasefire finished.
Xi Jinping Doubles Down on Kim Jong Un as Beijing Vows Unshakable Ties
Beijing reaffirms an ironclad partnership with Pyongyang as North Korea condemns the NATO summit, deepening the China-DPRK axis against U.S. and allied pressure.
US Sanctions Iran, IRGC-Linked Entities Over Hormuz Attacks
The U.S. Treasury has imposed a fresh sanctions package targeting Iran and IRGC-linked entities in response to recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine Creates Long-Range Strike Command to Intensify Campaign Against Russia
Kyiv formally established a dedicated long-range strike command, institutionalizing drone, missile, and deep-strike operations against Russian territory and supply lines.
Graham Calls on China to Press Russia; Trump Said to Back Oil Tariffs
Senator Graham urges Beijing to leverage economic ties with Moscow as sources say the Trump administration is moving toward heavy tariffs on Russian oil exports.
Iran Oil Backs Up at Sea as Chinese Refiners Shift to Gulf Rivals
Iran's sanctioned crude is piling up at sea as China's independent refiners pivot to rival Gulf suppliers, traders say, squeezing Tehran's oil revenues.
Graham Urges China to Pressure Russia as Senate Strikes Sanctions Deal
Senator Graham called on China to press Russia toward peace in Ukraine as senators announced a deal with Trump on new sanctions and his administration backed Russian oil tariffs.
South Korea, Taiwan Lead $46 Billion Emerging Market Equity Rout
South Korea and Taiwan drove a $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June, as nuclear threats, Taiwan Strait risk, and dollar strength battered investor confidence.
American Technology Guiding Ukraine's Deep Strikes Into Russia
CBS News reports U.S.-made systems are directing Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory as the IEA cuts its Russian oil production forecast through 2027.
Mysterious Airstrikes Target Iran After U.S. Attacks, AP Reports
The Associated Press reports fresh airstrikes have hit Iran with no country claiming responsibility, days after U.S. strikes on roughly 90 Iranian military sites.
Russian Gasoline Output Falls to 65% of Demand, Sources Tell Reuters
Ukraine's sustained strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure has cut domestic gasoline production to roughly 65% of demand, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Kyiv Hits Russian Ships Near Crimea as IEA Cuts Oil Output Forecast
Ukraine struck Russian ships near Crimea and the IEA slashed its Russian oil output forecast, as Kyiv's deep-strike campaign targets fuel infrastructure across Siberia.
Xi Hosts North Korea's Premier in Beijing Amid Pyongyang Nuclear Vow
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korea's premier in Beijing on Thursday, state media confirmed, as Pyongyang separately pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal in 'quality and quantity.'
Ukraine and U.S. Reach Political Agreement on Patriot Missile Production Licenses
President Zelensky confirms a political agreement on Patriot production licensing and announces progress on billion-dollar U.S. defense technology deals as Russian strikes continue.
China Expands Anti-Sanctions Toolkit, Raising Risks for Foreign Firms
Beijing is rolling out new countermeasures against U.S. and EU export controls and sanctions, increasing legal and operational risk for multinationals operating in China.
Russia Hits Ammunition Depot in Ukraine's Kyiv Region, Zelenskiy Says
A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in Ukraine's Kyiv region drew attention as NATO allies met and Germany finalized a deal to buy U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Iran's Konarak Naval Base Struck; U.S. Denies Role in Latest Wave
Jets struck the naval military zone at Iran's Konarak after two explosions, a local governor said, as CNN reported the U.S. military was not behind the latest strikes.
North Korea Is Studying Russia's Drone War, Defense Analysis Warns
Pyongyang is extracting battlefield lessons from Russia's drone campaign in Ukraine, raising concerns about technology transfer and Korean Peninsula military risks.
Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls Sharply After U.S.-Iran Strike Exchange
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen steeply following this week's U.S.-Iran strike exchange, BBC data shows, with fewer vessels — many carrying oil and gas — transiting the waterway.