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Italy Joins Spain in Halting U.S. Military Access Amid Middle East Tensions

                                                        File photo: Sigonella Air Force base in Sicily   Italy has joined Spain in blocking U.S. military aircraft from using its territory for Middle East–related operations, signaling growing European reluctance to be drawn into the escalating conflict.   Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, becoming the second major European nation after Spain to restrict American military movements.  According to reports, several U.S. aircraft—reportedly including bombers—were scheduled to land at Sigonella before heading toward the conflict zone. However, Italy denied the request because the United States had not sought prior authorization, nor consulted Italian militar...
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Tanker Blaze Near Dubai Escalates Gulf Tensions Amid U.S.–Iran Standoff

The Al-Salmi (above) may not have been the intended target. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted a container ship in the Gulf. But they appeared to be referring to the Singapore-flagged Haiphong Express. 

A fully loaded crude oil tanker was set ablaze off the coast of Dubai after an attack attributed to Iran, intensifying already severe regional tensions following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kuwait‑flagged vessel, Al‑Salmi, caught fire after a drone strike, though authorities in Dubai later confirmed the blaze had been contained with no injuries reported. 

The tanker, carrying nearly two million barrels of crude oil, may have been struck in a case of mistaken identity, as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they were targeting a nearby container ship with alleged Israeli ties. The attack is the latest in a series of assaults on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since late February, a period marked by escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. 

Oil prices briefly spiked following the incident, reflecting global market anxiety as the month‑long conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies and raise fears of broader economic fallout. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Pakistan and China urging de‑escalation, though Iran has dismissed recent U.S. peace proposals as unrealistic. 

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