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Iran has turned control over the Strait of Hormuz into a powerful economic weapon against the US and Israel, with shipping traffic down about 96% from normal levels, but the tool has clear limits. Prolonged use could hurt Iran's own economy, push Asian partners away, and accelerate investments that reduce global dependence on the strait.
A senior Iranian diplomat has declared that wartime diplomacy must demonstrate firmness and avoid revealing any weaknesses. The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Western powers, reflecting Tehran's strategy to maintain a strong negotiating position.
US President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday he believes the war with Iran is nearing its end, promising fuel prices will drop once the conflict concludes. Meanwhile, reports indicate Iran is considering a bill to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for shipping lanes through the strait.
Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Yemen's Hadramout and Marib provinces, killing at least 30 government soldiers. Saudi Arabia warns of potential new attacks on its energy facilities, ports, and airports.
The US has spent months seeking to build an international naval coalition in the Strait of Hormuz, but European allies like the UK and France remain hesitant. Analysts say this reflects deep European caution about being drawn into a conflict they neither started nor support.
As Colombia's new president promises a military crackdown, the ELN guerrilla group says it is ready to escalate attacks in cities and rural areas. A commander in the jungles of Chocó explains the group's strategy and ideology amid a shifting political landscape.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused U.S. President Donald Trump of 'repeated theater diplomacy' over his flip-flopping on strikes against Iran. Ghalibaf dismissed Washington's mix of threats and negotiation offers as a failed strategy, while Trump expressed confidence the conflict would end soon.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on August 28 new sanctions against five companies and eight individuals linked to Cuba's military procurement from Russia and China. The moves are part of a broader 'maximum pressure' campaign by the Trump administration against the Caribbean nation.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hints at a possible unilateral strike on Iran as U.S.-Iran negotiations progress, raising questions about his strategy amid an election year. Analysts are divided on whether such action is feasible or merely rhetoric, with U.S.-Israel relations showing unusual strain.
