United News of Bangladesh

US President Donald Trump has claimed that more than 100 million barrels of oil are currently moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying he had ordered the US military to carry out a “secret mission” to assist oil tankers and other vessels navigating the strategically important Gulf waterway. In a post on social media, Trump said over 200 commercial ships had safely passed through the strait. Iran will stand firm against threats and pressure, says Pezeshkian However, he did not provide any evidence to support the claims. Trump also asserted that the United States-not Iran-controls the Strait of Hormuz. With inputs from Al Jazeera

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said on  that Iran will remain steadfast in the face of threats and pressure following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump of possible military action against the country. In a post on X, Pezeshkian said Iran would “stand firm” against any intimidation and condemned threats targeting the country's infrastructure. US-Iran strikes rattle Middle East He said that threats aimed at transportation networks, as well as the electricity and water sectors, do not demonstrate strength but rather reflect desperation when confronted with the determination of a nation. The remarks came shortly after Trump said his administration would be “attacking very hard,” escalating tensions between the two countries. With inputs from Al Jazeera