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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of funding Iran by purchasing 90% of its energy, calling Tehran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. Despite the criticism, he urged Beijing to join Washington in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bessent also noted that a upcoming summit could allow President Trump and President Xi to exchange views directly.
The United States returned 22 crew members of the Iranian container ship Touska to Pakistan, a move Islamabad calls a 'confidence-building measure' amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. The handover follows the vessel's seizure by U.S. forces in April and comes as both sides trade accusations and threats in the strategic waterway.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed its air defense systems are engaging missiles and drones launched from Iran. The defense ministry reported intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across the country. No casualties have been reported, and Iran has not yet commented.
President Donald Trump has announced the US Navy will rescue ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz under 'Operation Freedom', but the plan's execution remains unclear amid rising tensions with Iran. The initiative aims to guide trapped vessels to safety, but Iran has warned against interference, and a US warship was reportedly struck by an Iranian missile on the first day.
Iranian media reported that a US warship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington denied the claim. Tehran is pushing a mass "Jan Fadaa" mobilization campaign amid stalled talks and internet blackouts. The government claims over 31 million members, though critics say the true number is far lower.
Tổng thư ký NATO Mark Rutte tuyên bố các nhà lãnh đạo châu Âu đã 'thấm' thông điệp từ Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump sau khi Washington rút 5.000 binh sĩ khỏi Đức, giữa lúc căng thẳng gia tăng về cuộc chiến với Iran. Quyết định này làm dấy lên lo ngại về sự đoàn kết trong liên minh và thúc đẩy châu Âu tăng chi tiêu quốc phòng.
Iran's military has warned that US forces will be attacked if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, after President Trump announced a mission to guide stranded vessels out of the strategic waterway. General Ali Abdollahi issued the warning on Monday, demanding that commercial vessels coordinate with Iran. The announcement follows Trump's launch of "Project Freedom" on Sunday, with CENTCOM pledging 15,000 troops and extensive air and naval support.
Iran's military has warned it will attack US Navy ships that approach or try to transit the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions along the key oil shipping route. The threat follows weeks of escalating friction between Tehran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, with analysts viewing it as a deterrence move. No official response has come from the Pentagon, but experts warn of potential wider conflict.
Oil prices barely changed on May 26 as President Trump’s plan to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz failed to calm markets. Traders doubt the operation can resolve the worst energy crisis in history, while Iran signals non-cooperation.
