His comments came shortly after he had rejected declaring a cessation of hostilities in Iran. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US President Donald Trump says he is considering winding down the Iran war as Washington nears key military objectives amid rising global tensions.

President Trump said the U.S. is considering scaling back its military operations in Iran because the U.S. is close to achieving its objectives in the conflict, which is about to enter its fourth week

Dubai: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday said attacks against Iran will "increase significantly" in the coming week.

The U.S. military strikes an Iranian base threatening the Strait of Hormuz, prompting international condemnation and escalating tensions.

The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.

Iran and Israel exchange strikes as the US deploys Marines amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran is ready to help Japanese ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for energy shipments. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran's navy last week escorted an Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker through the Strait of Hormuz via a pre-approved route, following diplomatic coordination with New Delhi, according to a Bloomberg report.

Tehran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, the joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean, but did not hit the base.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said attacks against Iran will “increase significantly” in the coming week.

The post has sparked social media debate, with U.S President Donald Trump facing criticism over the conflict now in its fourth week.