The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced that it had engaged two oil tankers which were in the process of navigating the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. military protection, asserting that these ships had deviated from its sanctioned maritime path. Following this confrontation, the IRGC noted that four additional tankers decided to retreat. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial corridor for global...
The nomination of Todd Blanche for the role of US Attorney General has hit a snag as the Senate Judiciary Committee has delayed its vote. The postponement comes in the wake of Republican Senator John Cornyn’s decision to withhold his support until he receives a written guarantee from the Department of Justice. Cornyn is specifically concerned about a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund associated...
