Middle East

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil in Gulf of Oman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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'

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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'

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 Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Start of Ceasefire

Israel said it targeted a commander of the Hezbollah terrorist group.