Middle East
Iran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’
April 20, 2026
Iran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’
The US made good on its threat to board and seize any vessel defying its blockade of Iran’s ports on…
Photo shows Israeli soldier damaging Christ statue in Lebanon and military says it’s investigating
April 20, 2026
Photo shows Israeli soldier damaging Christ statue in Lebanon and military says it’s investigating
The Israeli military has opened an investigation after a photo was shared on social media showing an Israeli soldier damaging…
US using drones to clear Hormuz mines: Wall Street Journal
April 20, 2026
US using drones to clear Hormuz mines: Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal reported that the US military is using maritime drones to clear potential mines in the Strait…
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…