The United States and Iran each asserted they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.

The United States has declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels engaged in lawful passage, insisting that Iran has no authority over the strategic…

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it set a container ship ablaze on Sunday, while Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz and escalating attacks on US…

Renewed strikes deepen fears over oil supplies and regional stability

By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong |