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Iran-israel War

Iran says response to US seizure of vessel delayed over safety of crew families

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said it has postponed its response operation following the reported US seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel, citing concerns over the safety of the families of the ship’s crew.

20 Apr 2026-14:22
Iranian FM accuses US of lacking seriousness in diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is pursuing what he described as malicious goals and lacks seriousness in its engagement with the Islamic Republic.

20 Apr 2026-10:24
Iran says Strait of Hormuz security comes at a cost

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that providing security in the Strait of Hormuz “is not free”, warning that restrictions on Iran’s oil exports would have wider consequences.

20 Apr 2026-10:03
Iranian president Pezeshkian defends nuclear rights amid tensions with US

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that there is no justification for the United States to strip Iran of its nuclear rights, according to a report by the Iranian student news agency (Isna) on April 19, 2026.

19 Apr 2026-14:20
Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz – what's happening?

The Strait of Hormuz — open or closed — depends solely on two countries: Iran and the United States. More precisely, it depends on the strategic game the two adversaries are playing as they juggle the interests of global trade.

19 Apr 2026-11:53
Iran warns on Hormuz transit rules amid US tensions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz must strictly follow routes designated by Tehran and operate under full Iranian coordination.

18 Apr 2026-12:00
Iran's Qalibaf rejects Trump claims on Hormuz

Iran’s Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has categorically rejected what he described as a series of false claims by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic’s rules governing transit through the strategic waterway.

18 Apr 2026-11:42
US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned ‌Russian oil and petroleum products at sea for about a month, seeking to control global energy prices that have shot higher during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

18 Apr 2026-04:49
EU dismisses reports of jet fuel shortage

Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas stated on Friday that there is no evidence of jet fuel shortages leading to widespread flight cancellations in Europe, just hours before Iran lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

17 Apr 2026-20:17
Iran moves entire education system online until further notice

Iranian authorities have announced that the country’s entire education system will shift to online learning starting April 21, in a nationwide move affecting all levels of education.

16 Apr 2026-12:00