World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Seized Iranian-Flagged Ship Was Part of Fleet That Frequented China
The Touska is linked to a network of vessels accused of transporting chemicals for Iran's ballistic-missile program, according to shipping analysts.
US Seizes Iran-Bound Cargo Ship After China Port Stop, Spotlighting Suspected Dual-Use Cargo
The Touska was intercepted in the Gulf of Oman after traveling through Zhuhai and Malaysia, as part of a broader U.S. naval blockade targeting Iranian trade flows.
Doubts Over Talks Between Iran and US After Violence Flares in Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan pushes ahead with diplomatic preparations as the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran threatens to restrict shipping through the strategic waterway.
Los Angeles Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Helping Iran Traffic Weapons to Sudan
Shamim Mafi, an Iranian national and lawful permanent resident since 2016, allegedly brokered sale of drones, bombs and 55,000 bomb fuses through an Oman-based company that received over $7 million.
US Releases Video of Forces Seizing Iranian Ship in Gulf
The Pentagon released footage showing the Touska being warned and boarded by Marines after failing to respond to warnings, prompting Iran to label the seizure "armed piracy."
US Strikes, Seizes Iranian Tanker It Says Defied Hormuz Blockade
Marines intercepted a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program and ongoing negotiations.
Would Take Thousands of US Troops Weeks to Seize Iran's Uranium
A 60 Minutes report examined the military complexity of a potential operation to secure Iran's nuclear materials.
Lawyer for American Detained in Iran Says Hostage Deal Is 'Easiest Problem on the Table'
Ryan Fayhee, representing Abdolreza Valizadeh detained over a year, says releasing the six Americans held in Iran could build trust in fragile ceasefire negotiations.
Japan Issues Mega-Quake Advisory After 7.7 Magnitude Quake Off Northern Coast
The government warns a 1% chance of mega-quake in the next week, compared to 0.1% normally, following Monday's powerful tremor near the Chishima trench.
Transgender Veteran Challenges Virginia Congressman in Redistricting-Era Primary
Bree Fram, forced out of the military by Trump's executive order, mounts long-shot bid against Rep. James Walkinshaw in district reshaped by Virginia referendum.