Many killed, wounded after blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witnesses say

Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre.

Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues.

Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria.