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U.S. presses Iran with incentives and threats as ceasefire talks resume
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United States and Iran have entered a critical phase of negotiations, combining economic incentives with military pressure as both sides attempt to resolve disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security tensions. Talks are being brokered by…
UN warns Hormuz disruption could trigger global food crisis
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Nations has warned that ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis, as constrained flows of fuel and fertilizers threaten agricultural production and raise the risk of higher food prices worldwide….
Trump threatens further military action if Iran challenges Hormuz control
Frank Okon President Donald Trump on Monday warned of additional military action against Iran, hours after U.S. naval forces began enforcing a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In…
U.S. Naval Forces seize Strait of Hormuz as Europe scrambles support
Ziggy Ojiegbe U.S. naval forces have effectively assumed control of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of nuclear negotiations with Iran, in a move that is rapidly reshaping security dynamics across one of the world’s most critical energy corridors….
Oil chiefs demand Trump to reject Iran’s toll on Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe Senior oil industry executives have reportedly urged the administration of Donald Trump to oppose Iran’s proposal to impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor. According to U.S. media reports, executives…
Oil prices rise after attacks hit Saudi energy infrastructure
Ziggy Ojiegbe Global oil prices climbed after attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure disrupted production and transport capacity, raising fresh concerns about supply in already tight markets. International benchmark Brent crude settled at $95.92 per barrel on Thursday, before jumping…
IEA demands lasting Iran war deal to stabilize oil market
Head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, has warned that a lasting agreement between the United States and Iran is essential to stabilize global energy supplies, as uncertainty lingers despite a temporary ceasefire. He said the recently announced…
Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, threatens vessels amid ceasefire
Tensions in the Gulf have escalated sharply as Iran moves to tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about global energy supplies despite a fragile ceasefire with the United States. Reports from semi-official Iranian outlets, including Islamic…
How “Ghost Murmur” technology aided US rescue mission in Iran
The United States used a previously undisclosed technology known as “Ghost Murmur” to help locate and rescue a downed airman during a high-risk operation inside Iran. According to reports, the Central Intelligence Agency deployed the system for the first time…
How a Mossad intelligence decided signaled Iran attack
Just before 11 a.m. on February 11, a black SUV carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House. He entered a conference room adjacent to the Oval Office, avoiding journalists’ eyes. U.S. and Israeli officials were gathered…
