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Oil prices fell sharply below USD 100 while global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions despite continued sporadic attacks across the region
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The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after Russia and China vetoed the proposal. Bahrain, backed by Gulf allies, had introduced a toned-down draft calling for defensive coordination, but Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised US President Donald Trump’s remarks that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran fails to meet his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gandhi asserted that nuclear weapons can never be justified under any circumstances.
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At a United Nations Security Council session, Iranian envoy Amir-Saeid Iravani warned that Tehran would take immediate and proportionate action if US President Donald Trump carried out threats to attack Iran’s “entire civilisation.”
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis has intensified as Donald Trump pressures Iran to reopen shipping. Experts outline ceasefire, military intervention, or UN-led action scenarios, warning global oil trade and economic stability remain at risk
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Saudi Arabia closed the King Fahd Causeway after Iranian missile strikes targeted its Eastern Province amid escalating conflict. Donald Trump renewed threats over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider regional war
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US President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran, warning of strikes on key infrastructure amid escalating conflict. Airstrikes and missile attacks caused casualties across Iran and Israel, while rising tensions disrupted oil markets
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening consequences amid rising tensions. Political and religious leaders expressed concern about a prolonged conflict, citing risks to lives, economic impact, and lack of clarity on US military objectives
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The White House has strongly denied online rumours that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, after a routine press “lid” triggered speculation on social media. Posts claiming Trump was taken to Walter Reed were debunked, with fact-checks showing the circulated motorcade footage was from 2024.
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The second US crew member shot down over Iran was rescued in a high-risk mission, President Donald Trump said, highlighting air dominance as tensions escalate following strikes, threats over Hormuz and continued military confrontation
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A missing US service member downed in Iran after a fighter jet crash has been rescued, President Donald Trump said, noting the injured aviator survived in mountains as conflict escalates with continued strikes and civilian risks and global tensions rising
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving a 48-hour ultimatum before “all Hell will rain down on them.” His remarks, delivered via social media, have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers in Congress, who accuse him of lacking clarity, escalating conflict without authorisation, and seeking excessive war funding.
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An American aircraft was shot down in Iran on Friday, with one crew member rescued in a joint US-Israeli operation. The Pentagon confirmed receiving notification of the incident but withheld further details. President Donald Trump has been briefed, though no additional information was shared.
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Indian-American judge Amit Mehta ruled Donald Trump’s January 6 speech was not protected by presidential immunity, allowing lawsuits to proceed. Mehta, known for key antitrust and political rulings, has gained prominence amid ongoing legal challenges involving Trump’s actions
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Global crude oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump warned of potential strikes on Iran, heightening supply concerns. Ongoing West Asia conflict disrupted Strait of Hormuz flows, pressured markets, impacted currencies, and kept investors cautious despite slight declines in gold prices
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Tensions escalated in West Asia as Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, while US strikes hit Iranian infrastructure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slashed oil traffic, raised global prices, and prompted international talks on restoring maritime security
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Iran’s army chief warned US forces would face total annihilation if they land in Iran. Irish PM criticized Trump’s threats to civilians. Tehran insists on secret arms stockpiles. Former foreign minister Kamal Kharazi wounded in airstrike amid ongoing US-Israel strikes
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Oil surged over 6% and Asian stocks fell after Donald Trump threatened stronger strikes on Iran. Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and lack of ceasefire details rattled global markets; gold and silver declined
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Gold and silver prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump’s remarks on the Middle East conflict disappointed ceasefire hopes. Weak sentiment, rising oil prices, and limited safe-haven demand pressured bullion markets despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty
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Trump’s prime-time address on the Iran war emphasised that US forces are close to completing their strategic objectives, including crippling Iran’s missile production, Navy, and preventing nuclear weapon development. He insisted the war is not about oil, highlighting America’s energy independence and domestic reserves.
