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Dozens Of US Military Veterans Protesting Iran War Arrested On Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, April 21 2026– A group of US military veterans, including some who were visibly disabled, were arrested Monday while protesting the US-Israeli war against Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Many .... read more

Iran Rejects Negotiations With US ‘under The Shadow Of Threats’

21/04/2026 08:55 AM Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Credit: MNA WASHINGTON, April 21 2026– Iran rejects negotiations with the US “under the shadow of threats”, Parliament Speaker .... read more

ECB Chief Lagarde Warns Europe Faces Prolonged Fallout From Hormuz Shock

21/04/2026 08:51 AM A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS ISTANBUL, April 21 2026– .... read more

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the evacuation process could not be implemented simultaneously as it required close coordination between countries, given that the Strait of Hormuz is only about 30 kilometres wide and the security risk was still high. -- BERNAMA-MNA

20,000 SAILORS, 2,000 SHIPS STRANDED IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ – IMO

TEHRAN: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that nearly 20,000 sailors and about 2,000 ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, Mehr News Agency (MNA) reported. The IMO .... read more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The US Treasury Department issued a sweeping warning to all financial institutions on Tuesday, saying it is ready to apply secondary sanctions on any entity it determines to be working in support of Iranian activities, Anadolu Ajansi reported. The Treasury said it is "moving aggressively with economic fury" to maintain what it called "maximum pressure on Iran" amid a deadlock in direct negotiations. "Financial institutions should be on notice that the department is leveraging the full range of available tools and authorities and is prepared to deploy secondary sanctions against foreign financial institutions that continue to support Iran’s activities," it said on X. "The short-term authorisation permitting the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea is set to expire in a few days and will not be renewed," it added. The department was referring to a short-term 30-day waiver it issued on March 20 to allow for the sale of Iranian oil that was already at sea, estimated to have been roughly 140 million barrels. The action was taken to mitigate the spike in global energy prices caused by the US and Israeli decision to go to war with Iran. The war, and Iran's retaliatory decisions to close the Strait of Hormuz and target energy infrastructure on the territories of the US' Gulf Arab allies, sent energy prices skyrocketing, particularly oil. The waiver is set to expire on April 19. Marathon direct talks between the US and Iran concluded Saturday, without the two sides agreeing on terms to permanently end the war. US President Donald Trump said earlier Tuesday that he expects the talks to resume in Pakistan within the next two days, though no formal announcement has been made. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

US Treasury Puts Financial Institutions On Notice As Iran Oil Waiver Set To Expire

WASHINGTON, April 15 — The US Treasury Department issued a sweeping warning to all financial institutions on Tuesday, saying it is ready to apply secondary sanctions on any entity it .... read more

Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV as “Weak” Amid Iran War Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican over the ongoing Iran conflict. Speaking to reporters at Joint .... read more

AKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has departed for Moscow, Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with discussions expected to cover various strategic issues amid changing global dynamics. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said Prabowo and his delegation departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base here at about 11.10pm local time on Sunday, and were scheduled to meet with Putin on Monday evening upon arrival in Moscow. "The flight to Moscow will take 12 hours non-stop using the Garuda Indonesia-1 aircraft, PK-GIF," he said in a statement issued by the Presidential Secretariat's Press, Media and Information Bureau on Monday. Teddy said the two leaders are expected to focus on energy security, continued cooperation with the Russian government as well as ensuring the stability of the country's energy supply, including the availability of oil. He said the discussion also covered global geopolitical developments, with Indonesia expected to convey its strategic stance in maintaining world stability and peace. He said Prabowo was accompanied by Foreign Minister Sugiono and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia. He said Prabowo's visit to Russia this time was his third, after his second visit on Dec 10, 2025 and his first visit to Saint Petersburg on June 18 to 20, 2025. -- BERNAMA

Prabowo departs for Moscow, holds talks with Putin

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has departed for Moscow, Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with discussions expected to cover various strategic issues amid changing global dynamics. Cabinet .... read more

HAMILTON, April 13 -- United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday that it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 am ET (1400GMT), Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 am ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation,” it said on X. Saying “the blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas,” it added that it will include all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. “CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports,” it noted. The command said it will notify commercial ships ahead of the blockade, advising all vessels in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz to monitor maritime broadcasts and contact US naval forces if needed. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

US Central Command Announces Blockade Of All Iranian Ports As Of April 13

HAMILTON, April 13 — United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday that it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April .... read more

MOSCOW, April 13 - Global oil prices jumped 8 per cent after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude exceeding US$102 per barrel, according to trading data, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. As of 22:01 GMT Sunday, June Brent crude futures were trading up 7.76 per cent from the previous close at US$102.59 per barrel, while May WTI futures were up 8.2 per cent at US$104.51. On Saturday, Iran and the US began talks in Islamabad after Trump announced an agreement with Tehran on a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday night. On Sunday morning, the head of the US delegation, Vice President J.D. Vance, announced that Iran and the US had failed to reach an agreement during protracted negotiations and that the US delegation would return home without a deal. On Sunday, Trump announced that the US would begin a blockade of all vessels attempting to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz. He also instructed the US Navy to track and intercept all vessels that paid Iran to pass through the strait. US Central Command pledged to begin a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" at 14:00 GMT on April 13. --BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI

Oil Prices Rise 8 Pct After Trump Announces Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz

MOSCOW, April 13 – Global oil prices jumped 8 per cent after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude exceeding US$102 per .... read more

ISTANBUL: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that the management of the Strait of Hormuz would "enter a new phase", stressing that Tehran would demand compensation for all war-related losses, Anadolu Agency reported. A message issued by his office on the 40th day since the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, described his passing as a "great blow" to the Iranian people, as well as one of the most painful moments in the country's recent history. The message describes the current phase as a continuation of his father's struggle and legacy. Mojtaba Hosseini said Iran will move towards a new strategic phase regarding the Strait of Hormuz. "Management of the Strait of Hormuz will definitely enter a new phase," he said without giving any details. Mojtaba Hosseini stressed that Iran will demand legal and material responsibility for the damage caused. "We will absolutely not let the invaders who attacked our country go unpunished," he said. Mojtaba Hosseini said Iran would "demand compensation for all damages, including the blood of the martyrs and those injured." The statement came as Iran prepares for talks with the United States (US) in Pakistan, which are expected to begin on Saturday under Pakistani mediation. Iran said the talks were aimed at finalizing the details of a potential agreement, while stressing that it did not mean the conflict was over. Mojtaba Hosseini also warned that Iran remains ready to respond to any new aggression. "Our hand remains on the trigger," he said, stressing that any mistake by the opponent will be met with a firm response. The region has remained on high alert since Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran on Feb 28, which killed at least 3,000 people, including its former supreme leader. Tehran then responded by launching drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries that host US military assets, causing casualties, infrastructure damage and disruption to global markets and aviation. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

West Asia Conflict: Iran’s Supreme Leader Foreshadows “New Phase” in Strait of Hormuz Management

ISTANBUL: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that the management of the Strait of Hormuz would “enter a new phase”, stressing that .... read more

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