The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are ‘unlawful’.
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that Italy had suspended an automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel.
Colombia’s president has intercepted record volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won’t be easy.
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
Other US allies criticise Trump’s move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
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