The U.S. Navy has turned back 27 ships attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports since an American blockade began about a week ago near the contested Strait of Hormuz, according to a New York Times report citing U.S. Central Command.

Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing
