US Apache helicopter ‘goes down’ near Strait of Hormuz with crew members rescued
The Strait of Hormuz has remained a persistent source of tension in the US–Iran conflict. A US helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, US President Trump has confirmed. Speaking to journalists after Monday night’s NBA Finals, where he received a frosty reception, the US President said: “The pilots are fine. Yeah. “Nobody […]
1 week ago
What is Project Freedom and why has Donald Trump paused it?
The decision has been described as ‘extraordinary’ Donald Trump has put Project Freedom on hold in the Strait of Hormuz, but what exactly is it? Well, that’s a good question, and you should probably be asking if Trump himself knows what it is too. Only three days ago (Sunday 3 May), US Central Command announced […]
1 month ago
Iran ‘fires two missiles at US warship’ near Strait of Hormuz
They didn’t take Trump’s warning seriously Iran has fired “two missiles” at a US warship, stopping it from entering the Strait of Hormuz, it has been reported. According to Iran’s Fars news agency, the missiles hit the warship near Jask Island, after it ignored Iranian warnings. Meanwhile, state TV has reported that Iran’s navy prevented […]
1 month ago
Major airline cuts 20,000 flights to preserve jet fuel amid Iran War
Here’s what will happen to long-haul flights In order to save on the soaring cost of jet fuel caused by the Iran war, a major airline has announced it is cutting thousands of flights. This summer, 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule, the airline revealed. According to Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, […]
2 months ago
Iran’s Supreme Leader issues fiery new threat after closing Strait of Hormuz
While he hasn’t been seen or heard in public In a fiery new statement following the Strait of Hormuz closing, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a new statement, taking aim at Donald Trump and US forces. Mojtaba, the second son of killed former leader Ali Khamenei, praised his forces for standing up […]
2 months ago
Strait of Hormuz closed after US fails to meet obligations, Iranian state media claims
We’re back to where it started The Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, Iranian media have said, blaming the US for not meeting its obligations. On Saturday, Iran’s military said that the Strait is closed again because the US refused to lift its sea blockade of Iranian Gulf ports. This means the […]
2 months ago