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Tehran, Iran – Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding escalating tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Tehran will impose restrictions on shipping if its own maritime activities continue to face impediments. Ghalibaf’s remarks, delivered in a televised address and reported by […]

The United States military announced on Saturday, April 18, 2026, that 23 commercial vessels had complied with orders from US forces to reverse course and return towards Iranian ports since a comprehensive naval blockade was imposed on Iranian coastal areas earlier this week. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing "War on Iran," […]

The president of the Palestine Football Association (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, along with two other senior officials from the organization, have been denied visas to Canada, preventing their attendance at the annual FIFA Congress scheduled for April 30 in Vancouver. This development, first reported by The Guardian on Friday, has ignited concerns over political interference in […]

United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, April 17, 2026, from a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, that the ongoing military conflict with Iran was proceeding "swimmingly" and was expected to conclude "pretty soon." Speaking to supporters, President Trump characterized the military actions as "perfect," attributing their success to the "power we have" […]

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is actively campaigning for a novel global trade initiative, urging nations worldwide to endorse a paradigm shift that advocates for the dismantling of the existing global aid system in favor of enhanced trade and private sector investments. This ambitious policy redirection, dubbed the "trade over aid" initiative, represents […]

As of April 15, 2026, 19:06 BST, the broader regional conflict, ominously dubbed the "War on Iran," continues to exact a devastating human toll, with Lebanon’s health ministry reporting at least 2,167 fatalities and 7,061 wounded since Israel resumed intensified attacks across the country on March 2. Concurrently, the Gaza Strip remains a focal point […]

US President Donald Trump revealed in an interview with Fox Business Network that he had directly engaged Chinese President Xi Jinping, dispatching a letter wherein he explicitly requested Beijing to refrain from supplying weapons to Iran. According to Trump, President Xi responded, unequivocally stating that China was not, in fact, providing arms to the Islamic […]

A devastating Israeli strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, resulted in the tragic death of three-year-old Yahya al-Malah and four other Palestinians. The incident, which also left nine bystanders wounded, some critically, has intensified an already volatile situation in the besieged enclave and further exacerbated regional tensions, which […]

US Vice President JD Vance expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing peace negotiations with Iran, acknowledging the profound mistrust between Washington and Tehran that he believes cannot be eradicated overnight. Speaking on Tuesday, Vance conveyed a sense of progress, stating he felt "very good about where we are" and confirming that a previously established ceasefire was […]