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The United States is preparing its largest-ever economic sanctions package against Iran, targeting countries and entities trading with Tehran, while Iran has threatened to halt all oil exports through the Gulf if the “economic war” continues.
Two men were injured in a knife attack at a gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada, early Friday, with police arresting a 27-year-old suspect. The victims, aged 75 and 51, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
A 35-year-old New York woman has been arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb a state Capitol building and kill lawmakers. Prosecutors say she had ties to the Islamic State and discussed the alleged attack with undercover FBI agents.
Oil prices rise and stock markets fall as the Iran-US conflict enters a stalemate, with tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program continuing to fuel uncertainty.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs U.S.-Iran talks, as Tehran says a maritime transit understanding has been reached over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump confirms reports of secret U.S. contacts with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while Tehran denies any backchannel talks with Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Mutual Defense Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, calling it a “big, bold and important first step” toward greater regional unity and security.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after defeating Iran, while Tehran rejects the move and insists the strategic waterway will remain under Iranian control.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says American strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and severely weakened its military capabilities, while Washington considers whether Tehran is willing to make long-term changes.
Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, with a focus on combating TTP, ISIS-K, al-Qaeda, and the BLA. During the fourth Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue in Washington, both sides agreed to enhance intelligence sharing, border security, and joint efforts to counter evolving security threats and promote regional peace and stability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed Iran, security in the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon during talks in Washington. The meeting also covered European security, continued support for Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and efforts toward lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has postponed a proposed military strike on Iran, claiming progress is being made toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program. Tehran rejected Trump's assertion that it sought to avoid new attacks, dismissed his comments as "another lie," and warned it would respond forcefully to any future military action.
