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Hegseth warns of ‘overwhelming’ response as Hormuz tensions rise despite ceasefire

This is Beirut, 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday a ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington has deployed forces to protect commercial shipping. Speaking at the Pentagon alongside Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, Hegseth said the United States is “not seeking a wider conflict” in ...

Iran Guards confirm they seized oil tanker in Gulf

This is Beirut, 2025-11-15 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed on Saturday that they had seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the country's coast, a day after security companies determined they were likely responsible. "Yesterday morning at 7:30, after a judicial authority ordered the seizure of the cargo of an oil tanker with the trade name Talara and the flag of the ...

Strait of Hormuz Faces Potential Closure Amid Rising Regional Tensions

This is Beirut, 2025-06-23 14:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Iran’s parliament gave the green light to a proposal to shut down the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a step that needs clearance from the security authorities. Such a move could significantly disrupt worldwide oil shipments and heighten tensions in an already unstable region. The Strait, which narrows to just 33 kilometers at its slimmest point, ...

Strait of Hormuz: Is Iran Ready to Gamble with Global Energy Stability?

Liliane Mokbel, 2025-06-15 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As the Middle East flares up amid mounting tensions between Iran and Israel, one urgent question dominates global attention: Is Tehran ready to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial lifeline for the world’s energy supply? On Friday night, Emmanuel Macron sounded a stark warning. In a statement, the French president cautioned, “We must brace ...

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