Islamist militants have tightened a blockade around Mali's capital, Bamako, restricting movement in and out of the city.

The US is organizing an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens "unprecedented military action" against the continued blockade of its vessels.

The United States is pursuing an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has threatened unprecedented military action in response to the continued blockade of Iran-linked vessels.

Iran warns U.S. naval blockade ‘doomed to fail’ as energy prices hit highest in years amid Strait of Hormuz standoff, disrupting global economy.

Iran warns the U.S. naval blockade is “doomed to fail” as energy prices soar to their highest point in years with the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy.

Iran threatens a painful response if the United States resumes military attacks, contributing to volatility in global oil markets.

Iran has issued a warning of a painful response should the United States resume military attacks, as global oil prices experience volatility.

A senior Pentagon official estimates the conflict with Iran has cost Washington at least $25 billion, with total expenses potentially reaching $50 billion including equipment and base repairs.

A senior Pentagon official estimates that the conflict with Iran has cost Washington at least $25 billion, with total costs potentially reaching $50 billion when accounting for equipment replacement and base reconstruction.