Muscat [Oman], April 5 (ANI): The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Sunday stated that the Sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran have initiated discussions on ensuring the smooth flow of maritime transit through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz amid prevailing regional conflict, which is currently in its second month.
Trump warns 'crazy bastards' in Iran to open the 'fuckin' strait' in Truth Social rant Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sun, 04/05/2026 - 13:42 US president threatens destruction of energy and transport infrastructure in expletive-laden rant over Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump arrives at the White House in Washington DC to speak at a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East, on 1 April 2026 (Alex Brandon/POOL/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has told the "crazy bastards" in Iran to open the "fuckin' Strait" of Hormuz or face "hell" in an expletive-laden Truth Social rant. In an apparent indication that tensions over the crucial waterway have yet to cool, the US president unleashed a volley of abuse towards the Islamic Republic on his social media platform, threatening the destruction of its energy and transport infrastructure. He signed off the post with "Praise be to Allah".
Trump vows 'hell' on Iran if Strait of Hormuz not opened US President Donald Trump threatened "hell" on Iran in a Truth Social post if curbs on the Strait of Hormuz continue. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran," he wrote on Sunday. "There will be nothing like it!!!
Oman and Iran hold talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 04/05/2026 - 11:34 Discussions come as Israel, US and Iran continue to exchange fire in Middle East A family sits against the backdrop of a dockyard in Khor Fakkan in the Gulf emirate of Sharjah, off the coast of the Gulf of Oman, on 25 February 2026 (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP) Off Oman has spoken with Iran about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the sultanate's official news agency. The meeting involved members of the foreign ministries of both countries, who presented possible "options" for reopening the passage. "Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the deputy ministers level in the foreign ministries of the two countries, with the attendance of specialists from both sides," the news agency posted on X.
Oman and Iran hold meeting on Strait of Hormuz Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported on Sunday. "Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the deputy ministers level in the foreign ministries of the two countries, with the attendance of specialists from both sides," the news agency posted on X. The agency added that "possible options" were discussed by both sides with regards to ensuring a smooth passage through the essential waterway.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is influencing the selection process for the US ambassador to Russia, British newspaper The Daily Mail reported, citing sources.
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, delivered a blunt assessment of Islamabad's standing in West Asian diplomacy, asserting that Pakistan was never a 'mediator' in the Iran-US conflict, but merely a 'messenger at best. ' Speaking to ANI, highlighted a growing 'trust deficit' and financial pressure that appear to be isolating Islamabad on the global stage.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi highlighted Iran’s firm determination to utilize all available capacities to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of the ongoing US-Israeli military aggression.
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sunjay Sudhir, hinted at a rift within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), stating that the United States did not consult its allies before striking against Iran.
White House official criticizes media over Trump hospitalisation rumours White House communications director Steven Cheung pushed back against what he said were questions about President Donald Trump’s whereabouts, criticising journalists without citing specific examples. Cheung, a former spokesperson for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, accused media figures of amplifying speculation. Some users on X, including prominent influencers, had circulated unverified claims that Trump had been hospitalised.
Washington DC [US], April 5 (ANI): Former US Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George, who was forcefully retired by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday, wrote in his outgoing e-mail to Pentagon officials that the US soldiers deserve 'courageous leaders of character,' CBS News reported on Saturday (local time).
Tehran [Iran], April 5 (ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf, on Sunday, praised battle-tested generals for prioritising national interests over external pressures, amidst tensions between the US and Iran. In a post on X, he highlighted that the US grapples with decisions on supporting Israel and managing oil prices, potentially impacting American taxpayers in the long term.
Vienna [Austria], April 5 (ANI): Mohamed ElBaradei, the former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has issued an urgent appeal to Gulf nations to intervene following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump against Iran.
Tehran [Iran], April 5 (ANI): Iranian journalist and international relations analyst Elham Abedini has stated that the ongoing regional conflict will not conclude until the United States and Israel recognise that their 'hegemony' in the Middle East is over. Speaking to ANI, Abedini addressed the current geopolitical friction, stating, 'We notice what the United States and the Israeli regime want from us.
Tehran accuses IAEA head of inaction after nuclear site attacks Iran’s atomic agency said it will take legal action over the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief’s "inaction" following US-Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, state media reported. The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran said it would pursue the matter through legal channels against IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The move comes amid heightened tensions over attacks near nuclear sites, including strikes in the vicinity of the Bushehr plant that have raised safety concerns.
Tehran [Iran], April 5 (ANI): Iran's central military command has dismissed the recent ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump, who threatened the destruction of the nation's essential infrastructure should a peace agreement not be reached within 48 hours, Al Jazeera reported.
Tehran [Iran], April 4 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday slammed what he termed as Western 'double standards' over attacks on the Islamic Republic's Bushehr Nuclear power plant for the fourth time since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia, drawing comparisons in
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
Relatives of Qassam Soleimani arrested in US Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 16:07 Two relatives of former Iranian military commander arrested after residency cancelled by government Off Two family members of assassinated Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a US State Department spokesperson said Saturday. Soleimani, who led the Quds Force faction of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, was killed in a US drone strike while he was in the Iraqi capital Baghdad in January 2020. More to follow...
Relatives of Qassem Soleimani arrested in the US US federal agents have arrested and revoked the lawful permanent resident status of late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani's niece and grand-niece, the State Department said on Saturday. "Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement," the State Department said in a statement after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards.
