China imports a significant amount of oil from the Persian Gulf, but it is not as reliant on the region as the US's major allies in East Asia and has a major stockpile of Iranian oil

More than 170 civilians have been killed since the bombing campaign began in September 2025

IDF reports three Hezbollah fighters surrendered as fighting continues in Bint Jbeil

Riyadh fears that the US blockade could lead to the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

Israeli airstrikes continued apace amid brief direct talks

President Trump attacked Meloni on Tuesday, saying he was 'shocked' that she didn't support the US-Israeli war against Iran

At least nine Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday

The April 11 bombing was the first known US boat strike in Latin America since March 25

AFRICOM said the attack targeted al-Shabaab in southern Somalia and offered no other details

The Israeli prime minister said US Vice President JD Vance spoke with him after the Pakistan talks

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that any Iranian naval ships that come near the US vessels imposing the blockade will be 'eliminated'

The Israeli military has killed more than 750 people in Gaza since the truce agreement was signed

IDF says peacekeepers should avoid operating in ‘active combat zone’