Xi Jinping supports opening Strait of Hormuz to ships
The US President announced the Chinese leader's interest in opening the Strait of Hormuz. According to Donald Trump, Xi Jinping conveyed this to him during talks in Beijing.
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US redirects 70 ships since Iran blockade began
According to CENTCOM, it has intercepted 70 vessels since the initiation of the naval blockade against Iran, with 4 more ships being disabled.
Shoigu calls on UN to resolve Middle East crisis
The current situation surrounding Iran in the Middle East requires the involvement of the UN World Food Programme, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu stated.
US welcomes Armenia-Türkiye direct trade launch
The United States has welcomed the lifting of restrictions on bilateral trade between Armenia and Türkiye.
US Congress fails once again to pass resolution to end Iran war
U.S. Senate Republicans blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill.
US allows 15 humanitarian ships to sail in first month of Irans naval blockade
In the first month of the naval blockade of Iran, the U.S. military allowed 15 ships to pass for humanitarian purposes, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing, China’s central television reported.
Trump arrives in Beijing
Donald Trump's aircraft has landed in Beijing. Trump was accompanied to the Chinese capital by leading US business leaders.
US pharmaceutical shipments to Russia increased 300-fold
In March, Russian suppliers significantly increased their purchases of US pharmaceuticals, resulting in a 300-fold increase. This marked the largest shipment recorded since 2023.
Iran retains access to majority of missile sites along Strait of Hormuz - report
Iran has succeeded in restoring access to 30 of 33 missile sites it has along the Strait of Hormuz, allowing it to threaten vessels traversing the key waterway, the New York Times reported.
Israel worried that Trump may strike bad deal with Iran
Israel is concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key issues that drove the two countries to launch the war in the first place, multiple Israeli sources told CNN.
Trump leaves for Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing with SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang aboard Air Force One, Reuters reported, citing eyewitnesses and a White House representative.
Pentagon preparing for new attacks from Iran - report
The Trump administration is considering launching a renewed military campaign against Iran under a different operational name, including "Operation Sledgehammer," if the fragile ceasefire collapses, NBC News reported.
Iran war may ultimately cost US 1 trln - CNN
Total U.S. costs related to the conflict with Iran could amount to $1 trln, CNN reported, citing an estimate provided by Harvard Kennedy School expert Linda Bilmes.
Trump rejects idea of changing Pakistan as mediator in talks with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected the idea of changing Pakistan as a mediator in the negotiations with Iran.
Iran sets five conditions to resuming negotiations with US
Iran will not resume peace talks with the United States until Washington meets Tehran’s five conditions, the Fars news agency said, citing a source.
Negotiations with US still possible - Pezeshkian
Tehran believes there is still room for diplomacy with the United States, despite its mistrust for Washington, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
Venezuela refuses to become US state
Venezuela will continue defending its independence, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” making the country the 51st U.S. state. “We …
Trump seriously considering resuming war with Iran - report
U.S. President Donald Trump is increasingly considering the option of resuming a full-scale military operation against Iran, CNN reported, citing sources.
Trump names Vance and Rubio his possible successors
U.S. President Donald Trump floated Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a “dream team” ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
