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US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’
US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’ WASHINGTON — The US military will “actively pursue” any Iranian-flagged vessels or any ships attempting to support…
US says Iranian port blockade is working as peace talks continue
U.S. military leaders said Thursday the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports is working as the Trump administration seeks a peace agreement with Iran.
US says Iran port blockade is working, forcing ships to turn back
U.S. military leaders said Thursday the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports is working.
When hegemony reaches its limits
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is being interpreted through sharply contested narratives.
Former US lawmaker estimates daily cost of Iran conflict at $2 billion
WASHINGTON, April 16. /TASS/. The daily cost of the conflict in Iran stands at about $2 billion, former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said.
"The Roaring 2020s Are Back": S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism
"The Roaring 2020s Are Back": S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism Stock futures are edging higher on continued optimism about an extended truce in the…
US ready to resume strikes if Iran rejects peace deal, warns Hegseth
"For as long as it takes, we will maintain blockade," Hegseth said.
Hormuz Crisis “Only Going to Get More Horrific Before It Gets Any Better”: Prof. Laleh Khalili
Media Options Guests - Laleh Khaliliprofessor of Gulf studies at the University of Exeter.
‘Wait for death:’ Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies | CNN
“You must report immediately in case of any security incident,” read a text message sent to phones in the United Arab Emirates from “MOI” during the Iran war.
Iran threatens oil choke as US targets banks; Gabbard files referrals over impeachment whistleblower
President Donald Trump claims the war is “close to over,” but Iran says it can still choke off global oil. Threats now stretch well beyond Hormuz, putting multiple shipping lanes at risk.
Hezbollah is Iran’s key proxy in US diplomacy | The Jerusalem Post
From the outset of US-Iran negotiations, a key fault line emerged: whether the ceasefire applied to the Israel-Hezbollah front.
Live Updates: Diplomatic efforts to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz intensify on multiple fronts
Live Updates: Diplomatic efforts to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz intensify on multiple fronts What to know about the Iran war today: - President Trump is touting plans for the first talks…
Press review: Pakistan advances US-Iran ceasefire as Russia joins Hormuz talks
MOSCOW, April 16. /TASS/. Pakistan steps up efforts toward a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and Russia joins negotiations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will meet amid push to extend ceasefire
ISLAMABAD — President Donald Trump said leaders of Lebanon and Israel would speak Thursday for the first time in 34 years amid a flurry of regional diplomacy supporting the shaky ceasefire between…
Costliest drone, flying radar, F-35 destroyed: How Iran war is bleeding US airpower
Costliest drone, flying radar, F-35 destroyed: How Iran war is bleeding US airpower While American fighter jets dominated the skies over Iran, reports are increasingly emerging of the huge losses…
3 things to know about naval blockades as the U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz
3 things to know about naval blockades as the U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz Days after the U.S. Navy began blockading the Strait of Hormuz, key questions remain unanswered about how such a…
Hosting foreign military infrastructure leads to threat of attacks, expert warns
MOSCOW, April 16. /TASS/. The deployment of foreign military infrastructure in third countries leads to the threat of attacks, military expert Boris Rozhin told TASS, commenting on the Russian…
China Asks Iran To Ensure Freedom Of Navigation Through Strait Of Hormuz
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has asked Iran to ensure freedom and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a first such call issued by Beijing ever since Tehran started to put a squeeze on the…
Iran and US deny reports of preliminary ceasefire extension agreement
Iran and the United States have both denied reports of a “preliminary agreement” to extend the ceasefire, amid continued diplomatic contacts between the two sides.
The End of Managed Escalation in the Gulf
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