Trump Says U.S. Will Blockade Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz
After peace talks between U. S. and Iranian officials ended without a deal, President Trump announced that the U.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 April: US-Iran talks falter; Strait of Hormuz uncertainty deepens
Developments over the weekend have raised fresh concerns across the Middle East and beyond after talks between the United States and Iran on Saturday ended without agreement, fuelling uncertainty and renewed tensions. The US announcement of a planned blockade targeting Iranian ports has added to fears of further escalation and potential disruption to global trade routes. Meanwhile, the humanitarian toll continues to mount, with Lebanese authorities reporting that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes has now surpassed 2,000 since the escalation began last month.
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US-Iran war: Guterres calls for continued talks, end to ceasefire violations
The United States and Iran must continue talks aimed at ending their weeks-long war, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, underscoring that there is no military solution to the conflict.
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Trump's framing of war as Iran's barbarism vs civilised West is a huge lie
Trump's framing of war as Iran's barbarism vs civilised West is a huge lie Submitted by Peter Oborne on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:49 In US-Israeli discourse, Iran is a monolithically evil country that represents the antithesis of progress - this flawed analysis explains how Tehran has outwitted its opponents at every turn Two female university students pose for a selfie on graduation day outside the University of Tehran, 15 September 2025 (Atta Kenare/AFP) On Two conceptual fallacies lie at the heart of the illegal American - Israeli assault on Iran . The first is the idea that Iran is a barbaric country, stuck in the Middle Ages, and incapable of fitting in with the modern world. As Trump put it when asked why striking Iranian bridges and power plants would not be a war crime.
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Pakistan sends troops and jets to Saudi Arabia
The military personnel and aircraft have arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base Pakistan has sent troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to boost security, the Gulf nation has said.
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France, UK to lead multinational mission to restore navigation in Strait of Hormuz: Macron
Paris [France], April 13 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative aimed at restoring free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid uncertainties over the virtual control of the strategic waterway between the US and Iran.
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UK and France plan naval mission over Strait of Hormuz
UK and France plan naval mission over Strait of Hormuz The UK and France will co-host talks this week aimed at restoring what they claim will be safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron said discussions would focus on a potential multinational naval deployment designed to protect maritime traffic without engaging in the conflict. "This strictly defensive mission, which will be separate from the warring parties, is intended to be deployed as soon as the situation allows," Macron said.
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Israeli strike kills three in Gaza
Israeli strike kills three in Gaza Israeli forces have killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza, as mediators hold talks with Hamas to salvage a US-brokered “ceasefire” deal. Medics say the strike hit a group of men gathered outside a school in Deir el-Balah, in central Gaza. More than 750 Palestinians have been killed since the deal began.
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Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
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IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, launches ground ops in Bint Jbeil
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 13 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified its operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, expanding targeted ground actions in the Bint Jbeil area.
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Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Failed
After 21 hours of talks, Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran had not reached a deal to end the war.
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U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.
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Israel could act against Syria after Iran war, Turkish foreign minister says
Israel could act against Syria after Iran war, Turkish foreign minister says Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:13 Hakan Fidan says reconstruction, internal stability and the risk of future Israeli action remain among Syria’s most pressing challenges Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks in Doha on 19 March 2026 (Karim Jaafar/AFP) Off Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that he believes Israel will act against Syria when the time is right, adding that Damascus has taken the right diplomatic track by engaging with both the US and the Israeli government to protect itself. Speaking during a live broadcast with Anadolu Agency, Fidan said that Damascus needs to build a system of governance that rests on strong foundations. “It needs to have a structure that embraces all segments of society,” he said.
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Israel energy minister urges strikes on Lebanon's civilian infra, rejects distinction between govt, Hezbollah
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 13 (ANI): Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen has called for expanding the country's military strikes on Lebanon to now include civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, arguing that the distinction between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah should no longer be maintained. He made these remarks first during an interview with Israeli journalist Ayala Hasson.
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Turkey says Iran and US ‘sincere’ on ceasefire despite failed talks
Turkey says Iran and US ‘sincere’ on ceasefire despite failed talks Turkey’s foreign minister says both Iran and the United States remain committed to reaching a ceasefire, despite the collapse of Pakistan-mediated talks over the weekend. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Hakan Fidan said Ankara continues to engage with all sides involved in the negotiations. “Both sides are sincere about the ceasefire,” he said, adding that he has maintained direct contact with the parties.
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Iran slams US plans of blockade of its ports, says no Gulf port will be safe if its maritime security is threatened
Tehran [Iran], April 13 (ANI): Iran on Monday strongly criticised US plans to impose a blockade on its ports, warning that maritime security across the Persian Gulf region would be jeopardised if its own security is threatened.
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Israeli PM says country's enemies are fighting for survival
TEL AVIV According to the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu was accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of S
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Xinhua Commentary: U.S. military coercion will only deepen crisis in Mideast
To move from a fragile ceasefire toward a more durable peace, Washington will need to abandon the contradictory approach of negotiating while simultaneously escalating pressure. What is required instead is consistency, restraint and a genuine commitment to rebuilding trust, without which the prospects for lasting stability will be dim.
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UN Envoy Condemns Assassination of Ex-Iranian FM Kharrazi as State Terrorism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's UN ambassador condemned the Israeli assassination of Kamal Kharrazi, a prominent Iranian diplomat and former foreign minister, as a blatant act of state-sponsored terrorism that violates international law.
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Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 13 (ANI): Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan summoned the Ambassador of Iraq to Saudi Arabia, Safia AlSouhail on Sunday (local time). AlSouhail and Farhan talked about continued attacks and blatant threats against the nation. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ms.
