Iran warns vessels of fines, detention for violating Strait of Hormuz rules
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on Sunday warned that it will fine and detain commercial vessels accused of violating its protocols for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The PGSA stated on social media that 45 named vessels have been blacklisted and could have their cargoes confiscated. "Effective immediately, any vessel cooperating with listed...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Monday that the United States is not ruling out using military force against Iran, despite the administration announcing an "economic D-Day" targeting Tehran's economy. Hegseth stated that military strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran remain a possibility, asserting that Iran cannot withstand the mounting economic pressure.
President Donald Trump remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, according to US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott, who emphasized that Trump "will see that objective be completed one way or another." While previous administrations have merely identified the nuclear threat posed by Iran, Trump is actively working to eliminate the threat altogether, aiming to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining nuclear capabilities.
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