TEHRAN, Sept 18 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today they struck an oil tanker sailing under the Togolese flag in the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA reported. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in late February. The Islamic republic wants to charge tolls for passage, attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route. “The Togo-flagged oil tanker ‘Trend’ had been targeted and detained after a fire broke out on board,” the statement said, referring to an attempted “illegal passage” through the vital waterway. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced Thursday a “security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 16 nautical miles (29.6km) northeast of Khasab, Oman”. UKMTO did not provide details about the vessel involved, and it is unclear whether it is the same mentioned by the Revolutionary Guards. — AFP
TEHRAN, Sept 18 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today they struck an oil tanker sailing under the Togolese flag in the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA reported. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in la…
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Ukraine and Russia have indicated a willingness to resume U.S.-brokered peace talks and support a humanitarian mission in Kherson, though significant disputes over territory and security guarantees persist. These diplomatic developments occurred concurrently with reported missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and claims by Moscow of intercepting Ukrainian drones, highlighting the continued intensity of the conflict.
Ukraine and Russia have indicated a willingness to resume U.S.-brokered peace negotiations and support a humanitarian mission led by First Lady Melania Trump, which includes a proposed local ceasefire in Kherson. However, significant obstacles remain, as deep disagreements persist regarding territorial control and security guarantees.
Despite these diplomatic signals, Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv shortly after President Putin stated he agreed "in principle" to restart talks.
Reuters reported that US President Donald Trump stated on October 23 that further military strikes against Iran remain an active policy option, referencing prior operations. These remarks were made during a campaign rally in Florida amid ongoing regional hostilities and concerns over disruptions to Persian Gulf shipping lanes.
Ukraine and Russia announced a ceasefire agreement for the occupied town of Oleshky, effective October 27, which reportedly facilitates humanitarian aid and evacuations under the coordination of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Concurrently, President Zelensky stated that technical-level negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are scheduled for early November in Abu Dhabi, though a U.
S. official indicated the location could alternatively be Switzerland. These developments follow earlier U.S.-mediated talks that concluded in February without achieving a broader resolution to the conflict.