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Tracked as they develop- Middle East · Geopolitics
Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks and energy security
Security data show Iran-linked strikes hit six ships in one day in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the fastest pace since the war began. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said drone attacks on October 11 struck MT Petro Dolphin off Oman, with two Indian sailors missing. The situation remains active and centered on commercial shipping in this critical chokepoint. A report said Iran changed how its forces operate around the Strait of Hormuz to increase pressure on oil markets and the United States ahead of the November 3 midterms. Together with India’s account of drone strikes and the security data indicating a one-day surge to six ships hit, the developments pointed to intensified, Iran-linked targeting of vessels near the strait and clarified the use of drones in at least one incident off Oman.
- North America · Politics
US White House turmoil over Zacharia briefing
White House communications came under scrutiny after new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first briefing drew criticism from several unnamed White House officials and commentators. The situation remained focused on the content and delivery of her debut appearance. President Trump personally prepared Zacharia in the Oval Office and urged her to “dive in” for her first briefing, during which she announced a demand for Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation. Zacharia’s news conference was described as short and stilted and lasted about 14 minutes, prompting the internal and external criticism noted above. Together, these developments centered attention on the administration’s messaging approach and the fallout from Zacharia’s opening outing at the podium.