A senior Iranian military commander has warned the United States against continuing what he described as illegal maritime blockade measures, saying such actions could lead to a disruption of trade across key regional waterways.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that Washington is cooperating with Gulf allies that are increasingly willing to share information on bank accounts linked to members of the Iranian regime.

Stellantis reported a 12% year-on-year increase in first-quarter shipments, reaching an estimated 1.4 million vehicles as demand strengthened in key markets.

Rachel Reeves will consider tax changes aimed at making the United Kingdom more attractive to high earners, particularly wealthy individuals from Gulf countries affected by geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict.

American wars in the Persian Gulf have consistently shaped the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) understanding of modern warfare and doctrinal reform.

A third Iran-linked tanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz today, according to shipping data.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will continue negotiations strictly within the framework of international law, while reaffirming what he described as Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, regional stability and the protection of its national rights amid what he called US-Israeli “war of aggression”.

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

The Iran-linked Handala hacker group has claimed it penetrated the computer systems of two major steel companies in the Arab world, causing what it described as a complete disruption of operations.