Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday that called for states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The draft resolution, prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States, received 11 votes in favor, two against and two abst»»»

Iran’s critical oil hub, Kharg Island, came under attack on Tuesday, according to Iranian outlet Mehr News, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between United States and Iran. Described as Tehran’s “crown jewel” of oil infrastructure, the small but strategically vital island was repo»»»