Ukraine's Zelensky calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission
"In Hormuz, there are security challenges that cannot be addressed by political decisions alone," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Multiple US intelligence agencies cautioned that the Iranian government "poses a persistent threat" to US military and government personnel, Jewish and Israeli institutions, and Iranian dissidents.
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
According to the advisory, the hacking operations targeted unnamed critical infrastructure organizations in the government services and facilities, water and wastewater systems, and energy sectors.
Tucker Carlson urges US officials to oppose Trump’s plan to target Iranian civil infrastructure
Carlson called Trump’s recent remarks about opening the Strait of Hormuz “evil,” with Trump dismissing Carlson as “a low-IQ person."
French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says
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Brent Council under fire for twinning with Nablus in what some call 'deeply ill judged' decision
Brent Council’s decision to twin with Nablus, a city linked to Hamas, has sparked backlash, with some criticizing the move as a waste of taxpayers' money and a threat to community cohesion.
South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies
South Korea is also working with international partners to ensure the safe passage of 26 South Korean-flagged vessels currently waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, the envoy said.
