Gulf Clashes as CIA Says Iran Can Endure Blockade Months
US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Gulf on May 9, 2026, as a CIA report indicated Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for four more months.
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US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Gulf on May 9, 2026, as a CIA report indicated Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for four more months.
US and Israel reportedly use Morocco to pressure Spain over Iran stance, but no verified evidence of a direct threat.
Israel expresses doubt over US-Iran nuclear deal progress, citing unresolved major differences.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed hope for a US-Iran agreement, citing secure borders as a key benefit.
President Asif Ali Zardari asked Pakistan's ambassador-designate to Iran to boost trade and people-to-people contacts.
US envoy Mike Waltz said Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz violate fundamental maritime law principles.
US military targeted Iranian facilities after attacks on navy ships; Iranian state TV reports no casualties in Bandar Abbas.
Shell reported $6.9bn profit in Q1 2026, boosted by higher energy prices from the Iran conflict, drawing climate campaigner ire.
US and Israel launched Operation Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on Feb 28, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in a bunker strike.
President Trump said Tuesday he is pausing US naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war.
China's foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran-US conflict, urging de-escalation.
US CENTCOM confirmed a Navy jet fired 20 mm rounds at an Iranian-flagged tanker attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade.