Russian envoy says visit to Iran aimed at averting return to war

14m ago Attacks continue on vessels in and near Strait of Hormuz A tug boat traveling near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two unknown projectiles, a British maritime monitoring agency said Sunday.The U.K. navy's Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO) said in a statement that a tugboat traveling southbound off the coast of the United Arab Emirates "reported being struck by two unknown projectiles.""The tug has sustained damage but is continuing on its route," the agency said, "one minor casualty has been reported."Last week saw 10 attacks on commercial vessels in and near the strait, according to the UKMTO, which said October has already become the worst month for attacks on shipping in the strait since the early days of the war in March. Two female members of Iran's "self-sacrificing" forces operate an anti-aircraft gun during military training at a city-square training camp in downtown Tehran, Iran, Oct. 12, 2026. Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/Getty 14m ago U.S. issues security warning to Americans in the Middle East The U.S. issued a security alert on Monday urging Americans in the Middle East to "exercise heightened vigilance.""Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostil...