Basra-Ceyhan oil pipeline could become alternative to Hormuz - IEA Head
The Basra-Ceyhan oil pipeline could become an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for energy exports, according to the head of the IEA.
Middle East
Iranian Armed Forces ready to resume hostilities at any moment - Ghalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran is prepared to resume hostilities at any time. He emphasized that Tehran has a lack of trust in both Washington and Tel Aviv.
US plans to hold talks with Iran on April 20 - report
Talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan are likely to be held on Monday, April 20, although the date has not yet been announced officially, The Wall Street Journal said, citing a senior U.S. administration official.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz once again, spokesperson for the Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Ibrahim Zolfaghari said.
Kremlin comments on Israel-Lebanon conflict
Russia has welcomed the truce reached by Israel and Lebanon and hopes that the sides will be able to avoid a renewed outbreak of hostilities, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Beirut population increases by 50 due to Middle East crisis
The population of the Lebanese capital has increased by 50% due to the influx of refugees caused by Israel's military operation against the Hezbollah movement, launched on March 2, Minister of Social Affairs of Lebanon Hanin as-Said said.
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.
US deploys 10,000 troops to Middle East
The Pentagon has opted to enhance its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing negotiations with Iran. Media sources indicate that Washington plans to leverage this military strength to influence Tehran's position.
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”.
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.
Situation in the Middle East remains unstable, Peskov says
The potential consequences may be is still unclear, the press secretary emphasized
Qatar coordinates US-Iran negotiations with Pakistan
Qatar is not a mediator in the Iranian-US negotiations, as this role is played exclusively by Pakistan
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.
China demands Strait of Hormuz be unblocked
Chinese authorities are demanding the restoration of normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and consider the United States’ blockade of it an irresponsible step, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
US and Iran to meet in Islamabad once again this week
The second round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place this week in Islamabad, Pakistan, Reuters reported.
Сontainer transport speed up along Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy is introducing new logistics solutions to increase the speed of container transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor).
Lavrov welcomes Iran's commitment to diplomatic efforts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s readiness to contribute to resolving the crisis around Iran in a phone call with Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
