Iran declares readiness to destroy all US warships in Persian Gulf
According to the Iranian Expediency Council, Iranian missiles are targeting US warships, and the Iranian military can destroy all US Navy vessels.
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US calculating Red Sea possible blockade by Houthis - report
Houthi rebels from the Yemen-based Ansar Allah movement may shut down an alternative oil trafficking route through the Red Sea in order to support Iran, CNN reports.
UN allocates 12 mln dollars for humanitarian aid in Iran
UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher said that $12 million has been allocated for humanitarian support in Iran.
Russian air regulator authorizes flights to Israel
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, authorized flights to Israel from April 16 to May 15. Flights of Russian air carriers to Israeli …
Abu Dhabi and Tehran discuss de-escalation of conflict
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call conversation on April 15 with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to discuss regional developments and efforts to ease tensions.
IAEA names condition for US-Iran nuclear deal
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be included in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East.
Iranian supertanker bypasses US naval blockade - report
Iran’s VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) supertanker, which is under U.S. sanctions, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic with its positioning device turned on, the Fars agency reported.
Israel assesses first talks with Lebanon in 33 years
Israel and Lebanon held a historic summit on April 14 in Washington, DC, as envoys for the two nations met with the hopes of reaching a peace deal that would end decades of conflict.
US says blockade of Iranian ports fully implemented
The U.S. military said its blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and economic trade entering and leaving Iran by sea has been “completely halted”.
Vance to remain US delegation head in Iran talks - CNN
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to once again lead the U.S. delegation in the event of the next round of negotiations with Iran, CNN reported, citing sources.
Iran needs peace and dialogue - Pezeshkian
Iran sees dialogue as the only way to build constructive relations with other nations but will not tolerate attempts to impose someone else’s will on the country, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
Israel and Lebanon to launch direct talks
Preliminary consultations between Israeli and Lebanese representatives in Washington have yielded and agreement to begin direct talks, the U.S. Department of State said.
Vance: US committed to talks with Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing a sweeping agreement with Iran rather than a narrower deal.
Israel names important condition for ending war with Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the removal of enriched uranium from Iran is a precondition for ending the U.S.-Israel military operation against Tehran, the defense ministry’s press service reported.
Israeli Air Force-chief to end tenure soon
Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar will end his tenure on May 5, after an initial handover date was delayed due to the war in Iran.
Hakan Fidan and Ishak Dar discuss Iran-US talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on Tuesday discussed the talks between the U.S. and Iran.
US, Israel may use negotiations to prepare for a ground operation, Russian Security Council warns
The failure of negotiations between the US and Iran could prompt the parties to escalate hostilities in the region
Iran thanks Azerbaijan, Türkiye for solidarity
The Iranian Foreign Ministry thanked several countries for their solidarity with the Iranian people
Media announce date for new round of Iran-US talks
The previous round of consultations in Pakistan yielded no results
Saudi Arabia demands US end Hormuz blockade - report
Saudi Arabia is demanding that the US stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz and return to the negotiating table with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
