Ministers are also set to discuss whether the mandate of the EU’s small naval mission 'Operation Aspides' could be expanded or refocused to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Beijing says it is in communication with Washington on President Trump's visit and indicates sanctions on Marco Rubio may no longer affect his travel, as both sides discuss potential trade and strategic issues

Cyprus Energy Minister says all informal EU councils postponed due to Iran crisis will return to normal scheduling between April and June

Japan and Australia say they have no plans to deploy naval vessels after the U.S. president called on major energy importers to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict

"I'm crazy about coffee. You know what? I’m crazy about my people," Netanyahu smiles and says after ordering a cup of coffee and answering a question about the Iran-originated rumor

FT: Expansion of EU Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz Under Consideration

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The Greek-flagged vessel, chartered by Chevron and crewed by 24 sailors — 10 of them Greek nationals — sustained damage to its starboard side.

The Pentagon is moving a Marine expeditionary unit and more warships to the Middle East, as Iran steps up its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved a request from Centcom for an element of an amphibious ready group and attached Marine expeditionary unit, typically consisting of several warships and […]

President Miguel Díaz-Canel says Havana has opened dialogue with Washington as a U.S. oil blockade leaves the island without fuel imports for three months and deepens blackouts and energy shortages

Financial Times reports that european governments are seeking guarantees for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as energy flows remain disrupted and Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the key waterway closed

Rising fuel prices, flight cancellations, and Middle East airspace closures are forcing travellers worldwide to reroute, pay more, or abandon long-planned trips, as the conflict continues to disrupt airlines and global tourism

Trump has authorized countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in a significant policy reversal that comes as oil prices surge.

India will pause signing a trade deal with the U.S. for several months as Washington launches a new probe into manufacturing excess capacity, while officials expect New Delhi to honour prior commitments.

Turkish Defence Ministry confirms NATO shot down a third Iranian missile, urges Tehran for clarification, and strengthens air defenses amid rising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean

A US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during ongoing operations against Iran, killing four of the six crew members aboard, US Central Command said. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, prompting a rescue mission as officials say the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.

Athens joined European partners in calling an emergency UN meeting on Lebanon as fears grow over a wider conflict, potential refugee flows, and regional instability

'There are, in fact, tankers coming through now, Iranian tankers, I believe some Chinese flag tankers have come through. So, we know that they have not mined the strait'