Iran war

UK, France announce joint Hormuz plan

The United Kingdom, France, and other participating countries have developed a plan for joint enforcement of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, UK PM Keir Starmer announced on April 17.

17 April, 08:31 PM

Iran war drains U.S. arsenal, delays deliveries to Europe

U.S. officials have told several European allies that deliveries of previously contracted American weapons are likely to be delayed as the war with Iran continues to strain Washington's stockpiles, Reuters reported on April 16, citing five sources familiar with the matter.

17 April, 10:41 AM

U.S. and Iran could extend ceasefire by two weeks, report says

The United States and Iran are considering extending a ceasefire that expires on April 21 by two weeks to give negotiators more time to work toward a peace agreement, Bloomberg reported on April 15, citing a person familiar with the discussions.

16 April, 12:28 AM

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil snap back into place

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil are once again in effect after the Trump administration declined to renew a waiver it issued after the Iran war constrained global crude supply, Politico reported on April 14.

14 April, 11:44 PM

U.S. seeks 20-year Iran nuclear pause, not permanent enrichment ban

The United States is seeking a long-term “pause” in Iran’s nuclear activity and uranium enrichment rather than a permanent ban, The New York Times reported on April 13, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.

14 April, 02:43 PM

U.S. and Iran eye April 16 talks as ceasefire deadline nears

A new round of U.S.-Iran talks on ending the war could take place on April 16, AP reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials.

14 April, 10:18 AM

Mediators hope for another round of U.S.-Iran talks before April 21, report says

Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey will continue talks with the United States and Iran, hoping Washington and Tehran can agree on a long-term ceasefire, Axios reported on April 13, citing sources.

13 April, 11:09 PM

Pope Leo defies Trump and vows to keep speaking out against Iran war

Pope Leo XIV said he will continue speaking out against the war in the Middle East despite President Donald Trump’s direct attacks, telling Reuters he has no interest in sparring with the U.S. leader and will keep urging peace.

13 April, 06:37 PM

Mojtaba Khamenei badly wounded in strike, but still leads Iran — report

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, suffered severe facial injuries and major wounds to his legs in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike but is still carrying out his duties, Reuters reported on April 11, citing three sources close to him.

12 April, 12:16 AM

U.S. intelligence warns China may covertly send air defenses to Iran soon

U.S. intelligence believes China may be preparing to send air defense systems to Iran, possibly through third countries, despite a two-week ceasefire and public denials from Beijing, CNN reported on April 11, citing three sources familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

11 April, 09:13 PM

Iran says U.S. agreed to free assets, but Washington rejects claim during talks

Iran says the United States agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, but Washington denies that any such agreement was reached, Reuters reported on April 11.

11 April, 07:31 PM

Iran loses track of mines, delaying Strait of Hormuz reopening and fresh talks

Iran has not reopened the Strait of Hormuz because it could not quickly locate all the mines it had laid there, The New York Times reported on April 10, citing U.S. officials.

11 April, 06:49 PM

U.S. warships cross Hormuz without Iran’s approval in first wartime challenge

Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 11 without coordinating the passage with Iran, the first such incident since the war with Iran began, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing a U.S. official.

11 April, 06:05 PM

Trump puts Iran nukes first, vows Hormuz Strait will reopen with or without Tehran

Stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is “99% of the deal” with Tehran, while the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon on its own, U.S. President Donald Trump said, CNN reported.

11 April, 12:51 PM

Iran war threatens Ukraine grain output

Rising diesel and fertilizer prices caused by the U.S.–Israeli operation in Iran have pushed up farming costs and could reduce Ukraine’s agricultural production and exports, Reuters reported on April 10.

11 April, 12:51 AM

Trump likely to extend Russian oil sanctions exemption — report

The Trump administration is likely to extend an exemption that allows countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, Reuters reported on April 10, citing two people familiar with the matter.

10 April, 10:39 PM

Single oil tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 10

As of 5:30 p.m. Tehran time on April 10, only one oil tanker had passed through the Strait of Hormuz, and that vessel is subject to U.S. sanctions, CNN reported.

10 April, 10:02 PM

Ukrainian troops shot down Shahed drones in Persian Gulf — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian specialists helped defend Persian Gulf states during the Iran war by shooting down Shahed kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 10, as reported by AP.

10 April, 07:54 PM

Trump hits Iran over Hormuz, putting fragile ceasefire deal under fresh strain

President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating an agreement over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying in a Truth Social post on April 9 that Tehran was failing to ensure the free flow of oil through the waterway.

10 April, 10:19 AM

Russian oil revenue to double in April — Reuters

As global energy prices are spiking due to the Iran war, Russia’s oil export revenues could double to about RUB700 billion ($9 billion) in April, Reuters reported on April 9, citing its own calculations.

9 April, 07:54 PM

Iran war

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8