
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz hours after reopening, blames Israeli Lebanon strikes
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday after allowing just two oil tankers through, accusing Israel of violating the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal.
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday after allowing just two oil tankers through, accusing Israel of violating the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal.

Courtney Williams, 40, faces federal charges for transmitting top-secret military information to investigative reporter Seth Harp over three years.

Beijing's Foreign Ministry says it played a 'constructive role' in Trump-Iran ceasefire despite its five-point peace plan receiving no acknowledgment from either side.

Iran's new negotiation proposal maintains nuclear enrichment rights and Strait of Hormuz control, contradicting President Trump's previous claims about workable basis.

Holly Dagres of Washington Institute says Iran breaches ceasefire while using Strait of Hormuz as negotiating leverage in ongoing Middle East tensions.

2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group completed weeklong Exercise Deep Strike in Germany, testing infiltration skills against modern surveillance threats.

Lebanese civilians face mounting fear and uncertainty as Israeli military operations intensify across the country while ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked.

Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto to protest Terra Drone's investment agreement with Ukrainian UAV developer.

Iran threatens to abandon Tuesday's ceasefire deal, saying the U.S. must choose between including Tehran-backed Hezbollah in the truce or continued conflict.