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Hormuz Shockwave: US Orders Naval Blockade After Talks With Iran Collapse In a move that has instantly heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow but crucial artery through which a significant portion of the world’s oil flows every day. The decision follows … Read more

In a development that has sent shockwaves through global markets and diplomatic circles, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed an unprecedented “joint venture” with Iran. The plan? To charge a mandatory toll on every ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints. Coming on the heels of a … Read more

By Times Mitra | Updated: April 7, 2026 The world is holding its breath today, April 7, 2026, as the clock ticks down on U.S. President Donald Trump’s explosive ultimatum to Tehran. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively paralyzed and global oil prices spiraling, the West Asia conflict has reached its most perilous intersection. Trump’s … Read more

Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks against several Gulf states, marking another major escalation in a conflict that began in late February 2026. The strikes hit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, turning the Persian Gulf into a front line for a war that many regional … Read more

U.S. F‑15E Crew Fully Rescued After Iran Shootdown in High‑Stakes Operation The downing of an American F‑15E Strike Eagle over Iran on April 3, 2026, and the subsequent recovery of both crew members has become one of the most dramatic chapters of the early‑phase U.S.–Iran war, known inside the Pentagon as Operation Epic Fury. The … Read more

Tehran has launched fresh waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait just hours after rejecting a 48‑hour ultimatum from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or strike a peace deal. The coordinated attacks mark a sharp escalation on the 37th day of the wider Middle East conflict, which began … Read more

US Army Chief Forced to Step Down Amid Iran War In a major and unexpected development within the United States military, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top officer, Randy George, to step down with immediate effect. The move has come at a highly sensitive time, as the US continues to remain engaged … Read more

On the first anniversary of his “Liberation Day” trade offensive, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two sweeping executive orders that sharply raise tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and overhaul existing duties on steel, aluminium and copper. The moves, announced on “Liberation Day 2.0,” mark a further escalation of the president’s aggressive tariff‑driven strategy to force … Read more

By Times Mitra | March 31, 2026 The ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States has entered a more volatile and unpredictable phase, with fresh incidents across the Gulf region raising fears of a wider conflict. Explosions reported in Dubai, a major oil tanker attack near the UAE coast, and sharp movements in global … Read more

By Times Mitra | March 31, 2026 In a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the United States has reportedly carried out a powerful airstrike on a major ammunition depot in Isfahan, Iran. The strike, involving heavy bunker-buster bombs, marks one of the most significant attacks in the ongoing conflict and signals a … Read more