Tehran [Iran], April 16 (ANI): Military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei, issued a strong warning to the US following its naval blockade on Iranian ports, stating that the Islamic Republic will not withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz until its 'rights are fully secured', Iranian State Media, Press TV reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned about the dangerous consequences of provocative US actions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, saying such measures could further complicate the regional situation.
No instructions for ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli Broadcasting Authority says The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the army command confirmed it had not received any instructions from the political leadership to prepare for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Israel Hayom newspaper indicated that despite statements from the US about a possible truce deal, a ceasefire in Lebanon will not happen soon.
New posts 17:59 Israel, Lebanon Agree To 10-Day Cease-Fire, Says Trump US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day cease-fire starting on April 16. He made the statement after speaking to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): The Indian stock markets opened firmly higher on Thursday, mirroring strong gains across Asia-Pacific bourses as hopes of a US-Iran deal eased war-risk premiums and lifted global market sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened with modest gains of around 500 points rising 0. 6 per cent to 24,385.
Australia, Malaysia share 'deep concern' over situation in the Middle East Australia and Malaysia said in a joint statement on Thursday that the two countries are committed to working together to strengthen their energy supply chain resilience. The statement added that the two express "deep concern" over the conflict in the Middle East and the consequences it has for their region, including the impact on energy supply and prices.
Washington DC [US], April 16 (ANI): The Senate rejected, for the fourth time this year, a proposal aimed at curbing the war powers of President Donald Trump by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. The measure failed to advance in a 47-52 vote, according to CNN.
War on Iran 'can be over very soon', Trump says US President Donald Trump now says his joint war with Israel on Iran may be ending soon, as the US weighs extending the ceasefire window beyond two weeks to make room for further negotiations. Pakistan's army chief of staff and its interior minister arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, following the collapse on Saturday morning of direct US-Iran talks that they had mediated in Islamabad. "I think it can be over very soon," Trump told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo in an interview taped at the White House on Tuesday, as she asked him about the American public's concerns about petrol prices.
Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs.
Pentagon holds talks with US automakers to boost weapons production Senior US defence officials have held discussion about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of American manufacturers, the Wall Street Journal reported The talks come as the Trump administration sets sights on automakers and other American manufacturers to play a larger role in weapons production.
Washington DC [US], April 16 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said the USS Spruance, an Aegis guided-missile destroyer, forced an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel to turn back to Iran, marking the latest enforcement action under the ongoing naval blockade in the region.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 16 (ANI): Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday described the ongoing West Asia conflict as an 'individual war,' alleging that Israeli leadership had long sought military confrontation against Iran.
Hezbollah claims 39 attacks on Israeli targets over past 24 hours Hezbollah said it launched 39 strikes against Israeli target over the past 24 hours. This includes attacks on Israeli settlements as well as troops along the boundary between Lebanon and Israel.
President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.
US says destroyer turned back Iranian cargo vessel under Hormuz blockade US Central Command said the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance forced an Iranian-flagged cargo ship to turn back under the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had left Bandar Abbas and attempted to exit the strait before being redirected along the Iranian coastline, the statement said. CENTCOM added that this marks the 10th ship turned around since the blockade began three days ago, with no vessels managing to pass through.
Israeli security cabinet weighs Lebanon ceasefire Israel’s security cabinet has discussed a possible ceasefire with Lebanon, according to senior officials cited by Reuters, as pressure mounts from Washington to reach an agreement. Israeli and Lebanese envoys held rare talks in Washington on Tuesday, the first such discussions in decades. While the meeting was underway, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces were continuing strikes and were close to “overcoming” the southern town of Bint Jbeil.
US Senate rejects bid to halt war on Iran without congressional approval US senators voted 52 to 47 against a Democratic-led resolution seeking to halt the US-Israeli war on Iran unless authorised by Congress. Republican Senator Rand Paul was the only member of his party to back the measure, while Senator Jim Justice did not vote. The vote marks the fourth failed attempt by Democrats to pass similar resolutions since the war began, with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman the only Democrat to oppose it.
Israeli military chief says plans approved for continued strikes in Iran, Lebanon Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the army has approved plans to continue operations in both Iran and Lebanon. He said Israel, alongside the US, has struck Iran “hard”, weakening its defensive capabilities. “Now we must not allow them any achievements on the nuclear issue, in Hormuz and in other matters,” he added, warning of further strikes if needed.
Saudi Arabia on cusp of severing ties with LIV Golf: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 20:03 Decision to walk away from $5bn investment comes as PIF governor says war on Iran accelerates pressure to 'reposition' investments Supporters gather ahead of the start on the first day of the LIV Golf South Africa tournament at The Club in Johannesburg's Steyn City, on 19 March 2026 (Phill Magakoe/AFP) Off Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is on the cusp of cutting its backing for LIV Golf, as it tightens its belt amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and delayed megaprojects at home. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund could announce it was stepping away from LIV Golf as early as Thursday, taking a hit on its $5bn investment in the entity. The report said PIF had been weighing an exit before the US-Israeli war on Iran began, but any decision would likely send a chill through the sports world and other entities seeking cash from Gulf sovereign wealth funds.
Iran sought Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire, Hezbollah official says A senior source within Hezbollah told Al Jazeera that Iran and other parties involved in talks in Islamabad had pushed to include Lebanon in the current ceasefire agreement. The source added that Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz could give it leverage to pressure the United States and Israel into agreeing to a ceasefire in Lebanon.
