Middle East
Iranian president doubles down on Iran’s nuclear rights
April 19, 2026
Iranian president doubles down on Iran’s nuclear rights
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said today that US President Donald Trump cannot deprive Iran of its right to a nuclear…
With a ceasefire in Lebanon, Trump has forced Netanyahu’s hand – again
April 19, 2026
With a ceasefire in Lebanon, Trump has forced Netanyahu’s hand – again
Tel Aviv — The call that US President Donald Trump predicted didn’t happen, but he left little doubt about what would…
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of piracy and treachery
April 18, 2026
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of piracy and treachery
Iran has announced on Saturday the immediate re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from the Tasnim News…
Iran fully reopens Strait of Hormuz following Lebanon ceasefire: Iranian Foreign Minister
April 17, 2026
Iran fully reopens Strait of Hormuz following Lebanon ceasefire: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping,…
Israel violates ceasefire agreement: Lebanese Army
April 17, 2026
Israel violates ceasefire agreement: Lebanese Army
The Lebanese Army announced early Friday morning that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement that went into effect at midnight,…
FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
April 16, 2026
FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
AP — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war…
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would
April 16, 2026
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declined to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a Lebanese official told CNN, after…
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
April 16, 2026
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
The US and Hamas held their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire as part of efforts to advance the…
US intercepts 10th Iranian ship attempting to break Hormuz Strait blockade
April 16, 2026
US intercepts 10th Iranian ship attempting to break Hormuz Strait blockade
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, preventing it from exiting the Strait…
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
April 15, 2026
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
The Israeli security cabinet secretly approved the legalization of over 30 new settler outposts and farms in the occupied West…