Hungarian defense minister promises to 'slam the door on Russia'

 The newly formed Hungarian government has announced its intention to "slam the door on Russia," aiming to restore trust among its NATO and EU allies, according to Hungarian Defense Minister Romulus Ruszin-Szendi.

Iran claims attacks on two oil supertankers, US says latest round of attacks on Iran now over

The Tasnim news agency says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has hit two “offending” oil supertankers.

Trump notifies US Congress about resuming warfare in Iran — NYT

Donald Trump has formally notified the Congress about the resumption of a military operation against Iran, The New York Times (NYT) reported.

US Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iran, US will become a "guardian" of the Strait - Trump

The United States is reinstating the blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Trump says the US will control Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it

Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway. 

Sirens sound again in Bahrain as Iran strikes targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry has said sirens have been sounded again, warning people to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

Vance may face blame over violation of US-Iran memorandum — Politico

 US Vice President J.D. Vance may take the blame for the breakdown of the US-Iranian dialogue and non-compliance with the Islamabad Memorandum, as he was the central participant in negotiations with Tehran, the American publication Politico reported, citing sources.

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71 following a "brief and sudden illness" just returned from Kiev

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died yesterday aged 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," his office said.