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US Treasury Warns Ships Not to Pay Strait of Hormuz Tolls to Iran

The Treasury Department on Friday warned it will impose sanctions on ships that pay a toll to Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says He’s Not Satisfied With Iran’s Latest Peace Proposal

President Donald Trump said he’s still not satisfied with Iran’s peace offerings, hours after Iranian negotiators relayed a new proposal.
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Senators Warn of China’s Expanding Role in Undersea Sabotage, Citing Risks from Baltic to Indo‑Pacific

‘The Chinese military has conducted research into cable‑cutting technologies,’ said Sen. Jim Risch.

China-Based Entities Could Face Sweeping Restrictions Over AI Theft: Analysts

The theft of U.S. AI systems by China-based entities could trigger sweeping restrictions from Washington, widening the U.S.–China tech gap for years.

Top US General Signals Russia Is Helping Iran in War

The highest-ranking U.S. general on Thursday signaled that the Russian government is assisting the Iranian regime in its war with the United States.

Iranian Leader Says Hormuz Strait ‘Will Be Managed by New Rules’

Iran’s leader said Tehran will set new rules for the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire with the U.S. continues.

Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer to Open Strait—Says Blockade Stays Until Nuclear Deal Reached

President Trump said he will continue the U.S. Naval blockade of Iran until the regime accepts his administration’s demands over its nuclear program.

Iran War Pushes Gulf Allies to Request Dollar Help—What to Know

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent confirmed that several U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf region and Asia have requested currency swap lines with the US.