Follow the latest on West Asia war as Washington widens pressure on Tehran, tensions rise across the Gulf and uncertainty over shipping and energy supplies keeps oil markets on edge.

US President Donald Trump is struggling to extract the United States from a war that he started almost six months ago – alternating between claims that Tehran is “begging” for a deal, and threats to renew military attacks.

The Iran war continues to evolve amid a growing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington and Tehran offering sharply different accounts of

From the UK's Diego Garcia to Bulgaria's airfields, dozens of European bases have supported US operations against Iran, even as some leaders publicly kept their distance from the war

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz mounted after Trump threatened to attack Oman if it interfered with efforts, as a 60-day deadline for the US and Iran to reach a deal expired. Follow for live news updates.

India, Aug. 20 -- The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching ballistic missiles towards the country. The decision marks another major setback for economic ties between the two countries as the wider conflict continues to disrupt shipping and commerce across the Gulf.

The deportation of Iranians to a country whose government has a pattern of violent persecution against women, religious minorities and political dissidents has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists.

Somali piracy incidents have resurged in the Red Sea region in recent times, especially since the U.S.-Iran war kicked off-major concern for shipping companies.