Tag: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Parliament Committee Approves Strait Of Hormuz Toll Plan

A key committee in Iran’s parliament approved a toll plan for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media. The measure, which cleared the National Security Commission, outlines a series of new regulations governing the strategic waterway, including financial provisions that would require ships to pay transit fees in Iran’s national currency, the rial. According to the Fars News Agency, commission member Mojtaba Zarei said the bill also includes restrictions barring vessels linked to the US and Israel from passing through the strait. Additional provisions would prohibit access for countries that have joined unilateral sanctions against Iran. The legislation must pass a full parliamentary vote before being reviewed by the Guardian Council and signed by the president to become law. Regional escalations have continued to rage since Israel and the US launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb 28, killing more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.

ISTANBUL — A key committee in Iran’s parliament approved a toll plan for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media. The measure, which cleared the National Security Commission, outlines a series of new regulations governing the strategic waterway, including financial provisions that would require ships to pay transit fees […]

Trump Says US Already Moving To Control Strait Of Hormuz

ISTANBUL, March 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States (US) has already begun taking steps to control the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Asked in an interview with Israel’s Channel 14 whether Washington is capable of taking control of the strategic waterway, he replied: “Yes, sure, it’s already happening.” Trump also highlighted what he described as close coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran. “The coordination is very close. We have a good relationship. It couldn’t be better,” he said. He added that he believes Iran “badly” wants a deal. “I think they want to do (it) very badly. Anybody would want a deal if you are getting decimated, right?” he said. The US and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since Feb 28, killing more than 1,340 people so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.

ISTANBUL — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States (US) has already begun taking steps to control the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Asked in an interview with Israel’s Channel 14 whether Washington is capable of taking control of the strategic waterway, he replied: “Yes, sure, […]

F1 cancels Bahrain GP, ​​Saudi Arabia following tensions in West Asia

ISTANBUL: Formula One (F1) confirmed early Sunday that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP) races will not take place in April due to rising tensions in the Middle East following the United States (US) and Israel’s conflict with Iran, Anadolu Agency reported. In a statement, F1 said several alternatives were considered, but it was […]

Pakistan Congratulates Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

NEW DELHI — Pakistan congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran continue. “I congratulate His Holiness Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I also offer my condolences and prayers on behalf of the people of […]

Iran Determined to Defend Sovereignty and People, Says Ambassador.

KUALA LUMPUR — Iran is determined to defend sovereignty and protecting its people amid the ongoing military conflict with the United States (US) and Israel. Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi said Tehran prioritized ending the war as soon as possible, but as a sovereign country, “the country has no choice but to retaliate […]

rump Claims Iran’s New Leader Wouldn’t ‘Last Long’ Without US Backing.

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday that Iran’s new supreme leader “is not going to last long” without his approval. “He’s going to have to get approval from us,” Trump said in an interview with ABC News. “If he doesn’t get approval from us, he’s not going to last long.” “I don’t […]