Middle East
Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil in Gulf of Oman
Iran has seized a Chinese-owned tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was carrying Iranian oil, according to state media.

China Is Saying ‘Open the Strait, They’re Saying Make Peace’: Analyst
Foreign policy analyst Rod Martin, founder and CEO of Martin Capital, joins NTD to offer his insight.

US Sanctions Individuals, Companies for Aiding Iran’s Military
The latest round of sanctions, some of which are on individuals and entities based in China, come days ahead of Trump’s visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

US to Host New Israel–Lebanon Peace Talks
A U.S. State Department spokesman said a peace deal necessitates fully bolstering the Lebanese government’s authority and completely disarming Hezbollah.
Rubio Says He Expects Iran to Send a Proposal on Friday; Trump Says Ceasefire Still Intact
'We're expecting a response from them today at some point,' the secretary of state said.
Rubio Weighs In on US–NATO Relations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Italy on Friday, where he discussed a potential peace deal with Iran and shared his thoughts on U.S. relations with NATO.
US Jets Disable 2 Iranian Tankers in Blockade Enforcement Action: CENTCOM
The U.S. military said the fighter jet fired precision munitions into the smokestacks of the two tankers to prevent them from reaching an Iranian port.
Iran Not to Be Trusted After Multi-Layered Attack: Retired Naval Captain
With Iran unsuccessfully attacking three U.S. Navy destroyers as they were exiting the Strait of Hormuz, what will President Donald Trump do next?
Trump–Xi Meeting: Trade, Sanctions, and the Iran Conflict
Supporting Iran’s nuclear enrichment is China’s bottom line, says China expert David Zhang.
US Treasury Sanctions Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister
The United States is sanctioning Iraq’s deputy oil minister and a number of terrorist militias over their support for the Iranian regime.
US War in Iran Has Accomplished a Lot, Though at Tremendous Cost: Retired Marine Intel Officer
Retired Marine intelligence officer Col. Hal Kempfer joined NTD to discuss the United States’ dominance in the war with Iran.
US Oil and Gas Industry Acting as Swing Producer on Global Markets Kept Prices From Rising Higher: President of US Oil & Gas Association
Tim Stewart, president of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, joined NTD to discuss why oil prices did not increase as much as expected when the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, and why the United States is experiencing increased gas prices while the Strait is closed.
Chinese-Owned Tanker Struck Near Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese state media.
US ‘Ready and Willing to Re-engage Iran Forcefully’ If Diplomatic Efforts Fail: Former US Army Intelligence Coordinator
To dive into the latest updates on the Iran war, NTD spoke to Kervin Aucoin, Former Lead Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Coordinator for the U.S. Army.
Chinese Regime ‘Feeling the Squeeze’ Ahead of Trump’s Visit: Analyst
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Beijing on Wednesday for talks—just days ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit. NTD discussed the situation with retired Col. Rob Maness, who served as a wing and squadron commander in the U.S. Air Force.
3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds
The U.S. military described the incident as an unprovoked attack, while Iranian military officials claimed the U.S. side attacked first.
Rubio Discusses ‘Peace and Human Dignity' With Pope Amid Clash With Trump
Trump has criticized the pontiff over his opposition to the war with Iran and immigration issues.
Oil Prices Continue Their Downward Slide
Oil prices bounced off session lows in volatile trade but stayed down about 3 percent.
Pakistan Welcomes Pause in US 'Project Freedom'
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called President Donald Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz a “timely” step.
Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Start of Ceasefire
Israel said it targeted a commander of the Hezbollah terrorist group.
Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil in Gulf of Oman
Iran has seized a Chinese-owned tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was carrying Iranian oil, according to state media.
China Is Saying ‘Open the Strait, They’re Saying Make Peace’: Analyst
Foreign policy analyst Rod Martin, founder and CEO of Martin Capital, joins NTD to offer his insight.
US Sanctions Individuals, Companies for Aiding Iran’s Military
The latest round of sanctions, some of which are on individuals and entities based in China, come days ahead of Trump’s visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
US to Host New Israel–Lebanon Peace Talks
A U.S. State Department spokesman said a peace deal necessitates fully bolstering the Lebanese government’s authority and completely disarming Hezbollah.
Rubio Says He Expects Iran to Send a Proposal on Friday; Trump Says Ceasefire Still Intact
'We're expecting a response from them today at some point,' the secretary of state said.
Rubio Weighs In on US–NATO Relations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Italy on Friday, where he discussed a potential peace deal with Iran and shared his thoughts on U.S. relations with NATO.
US Jets Disable 2 Iranian Tankers in Blockade Enforcement Action: CENTCOM
The U.S. military said the fighter jet fired precision munitions into the smokestacks of the two tankers to prevent them from reaching an Iranian port.
Iran Not to Be Trusted After Multi-Layered Attack: Retired Naval Captain
With Iran unsuccessfully attacking three U.S. Navy destroyers as they were exiting the Strait of Hormuz, what will President Donald Trump do next?
Trump–Xi Meeting: Trade, Sanctions, and the Iran Conflict
Supporting Iran’s nuclear enrichment is China’s bottom line, says China expert David Zhang.
US Treasury Sanctions Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister
The United States is sanctioning Iraq’s deputy oil minister and a number of terrorist militias over their support for the Iranian regime.
US War in Iran Has Accomplished a Lot, Though at Tremendous Cost: Retired Marine Intel Officer
Retired Marine intelligence officer Col. Hal Kempfer joined NTD to discuss the United States’ dominance in the war with Iran.
US Oil and Gas Industry Acting as Swing Producer on Global Markets Kept Prices From Rising Higher: President of US Oil & Gas Association
Tim Stewart, president of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, joined NTD to discuss why oil prices did not increase as much as expected when the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, and why the United States is experiencing increased gas prices while the Strait is closed.
Chinese-Owned Tanker Struck Near Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese state media.
US ‘Ready and Willing to Re-engage Iran Forcefully’ If Diplomatic Efforts Fail: Former US Army Intelligence Coordinator
To dive into the latest updates on the Iran war, NTD spoke to Kervin Aucoin, Former Lead Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Coordinator for the U.S. Army.
Chinese Regime ‘Feeling the Squeeze’ Ahead of Trump’s Visit: Analyst
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Beijing on Wednesday for talks—just days ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit. NTD discussed the situation with retired Col. Rob Maness, who served as a wing and squadron commander in the U.S. Air Force.
3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds
The U.S. military described the incident as an unprovoked attack, while Iranian military officials claimed the U.S. side attacked first.
Rubio Discusses ‘Peace and Human Dignity' With Pope Amid Clash With Trump
Trump has criticized the pontiff over his opposition to the war with Iran and immigration issues.
Oil Prices Continue Their Downward Slide
Oil prices bounced off session lows in volatile trade but stayed down about 3 percent.
Pakistan Welcomes Pause in US 'Project Freedom'
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called President Donald Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz a “timely” step.
Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Start of Ceasefire
Israel said it targeted a commander of the Hezbollah terrorist group.
















