Iran says it has started collecting shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a move with major global impact. Iran says the first revenues from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the country’s central bank account. According to Iranian state-linked media, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza…
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot fully reopen while the US naval blockade and ceasefire disputes continue. Iran has said it is “not possible” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because of what it called blatant violations of the ceasefire by the United States and Israel. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the…
Donald Trump says Iran stopped the planned execution of eight women protesters after a direct request from the United States. Donald Trump claimed that Iran has cancelled the planned execution of eight female protesters who were reportedly due to be put to death. In a public statement, Trump said he had been informed that the…
Iran says it has taken control of two cargo ships after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has claimed it seized two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after three ships were reportedly attacked in one of the world’s most important shipping routes. According to Iranian reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
The U.S. says the ceasefire with Iran will remain in place while negotiations move forward. Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is extending the current ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, while maintaining a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire, originally announced earlier this month, had been set to expire on April 22….
Donald Trump says the United States has strengthened its military position in recent weeks. Donald Trump claimed in a CNBC interview that the United States is now “much more powerful than five weeks ago” as tensions with Iran continue. Trump said the U.S. has used recent weeks to rebuild ammunition supplies and strengthen military readiness….
Tensions remain high as Iran signals readiness for both diplomacy and military response. Iran says its defense forces are on full alert and that any negotiations with the United States are being conducted “with finger on trigger,” highlighting the fragile state of current diplomacy. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani made the remarks in interviews with state…
Iran says it will not negotiate under pressure as new U.S-Iran peace talks are expected in Pakistan. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said Tehran will “not negotiate under threat and force,” raising fresh uncertainty over a planned new round of U.S-Iran talks in Islamabad. His statement came as American officials prepared for another…
A fresh confrontation at sea has raised pressure ahead of planned US-Iran negotiations. US President Donald Trump said the US Navy attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran. In a post on social media, Trump said…
Tensions remain high as President Donald Trump pushes for a new deal with Iran before a fragile ceasefire expires. U.S. President Donald Trump has again warned Iran of possible military strikes on key infrastructure, while confirming that American representatives will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a fresh round of peace talks on Monday night. In…
