The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.

Iran’s oil storage has filled up and Tehran will need to shut down oil production, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Following the U.S. blockade on Iranian shipments, the conflict has hinged on a key question: how long before Iran runs out of room to store the oil it can no longer export.

Docked ship reportedly seized outside UAE port by “unauthorised personnel”

The seizure comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a much-anticipated visit to Beijing.

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill.

Iran claims it has deployed small submarines as an "invisible guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, but analyst says the vessels pose limited strategic threat.

The suspected oil spill covering many square miles of sea near Iran’s main oil hub of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery.

Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.

Iranian FA president Medhi Taj says players have not been issued with visas for the World Cup, which starts in less than a month.