July 23, 2026 Trump threatens 'major military punishment' for Iran over future Houthi attacks Iran reportedly instructed Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Trump approved Saudi Arabia's renewed military strikes on Yemen.
July 22, 2026 Rubio accuses Iran of flying IRGC personnel into Yemen as Houthi threat escalates Marco Rubio accuses Iran of flying IRGC members into Yemen, saying the flights helped ignite a renewed confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
July 13, 2026 Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike The Houthis threatened to strike King Khalid Airport in Riyadh after what they called "blatant aggression" targeting the Sanaa airport runway.
July 7, 2026 US claws back key concession to Iran after fresh attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz Iran struck commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz days after President Donald Trump said he gave Tehran "a week off" during Khamenei's funeral ceremonies.
June 16, 2026 Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha adds millions of Instagram followers overnight following World Cup performance Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven crucial saves in a shocking 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
June 14, 2026 Trump announces peace deal with Iran, declares Strait of Hormuz will reopen: 'Let the oil flow!' President Trump announces U.S.-Iran peace deal, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the naval blockade with a signing set for Friday.
May 10, 2026 Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.
May 5, 2026 US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats The Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing Gulf states and the U.S. to develop alternative energy routes, reducing dependence on one vulnerable choke point.
May 4, 2026 Trump’s Middle East energy victories are a huge reminder of America's dominance President Trump's Middle East trip helped position the U.S. at the center of a massive global energy reset with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
May 3, 2026 Somali pirate and Houthi alliance targets $1T oil trade route with revived hijack tactic Analysts warn of a Red Sea security vacuum as Somali pirates and Houthi-linked groups allegedly collaborate using new tech to hijack oil tankers.