Strait of Hormuz
France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
France deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait…
US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far
The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first…
EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine…
Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch
The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the…
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war and urged the Tehran-aligned…
Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row
United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying their relationship has deteriorated over Rome’s stance on…
Hormuz tensions and fragile US-Iran truce dominate EU and Italy agenda
Efforts to stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes have intensified, with Giorgia Meloni and EU officials warning of mounting…
EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US…
Fragile Iran-Israel Truce Emerges as Ceasefire Talks Move to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran, describing it as part of an interim truce…
UPDATED: Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands
onald Trump has warned that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran did not comply with his demands, as the world…
Jet Fuel Squeeze Spreads Across Italy as Airlines Brace for Disruption
Italy is facing growing pressure on aviation fuel supplies, with several regional airports introducing restrictions that are raising concerns ahead of the…
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew
Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes…