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British foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said the United Kingdom is increasing pressure on Iran to prevent it from “holding the world’s economy hostage” through its control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council held a meeting following a report from intelligence agencies with concerns over popular protests returning to the streets, Iran International reported early Tuesday morning, citing sources familiar with the gathering.
Australian opposition leader’s comments reveal he is unable to tell the difference between authoritarian regimes and the people forced to live under them
Oil prices edged higher Tuesday as investors parsed fresh signals from U.S.-Iran negotiations, with uncertainty over a potential de-escalation keeping markets on edge.
The US Central Command said its guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta stopped the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Stream after it attempted to sail towards an Iranian port, describing the move as part of the United States blockade of Iran’s ports.
Al Jazeera reported that Iran is reviewing a request from the United States to move forward with negotiations, but has not yet responded.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would intensify economic pressure on Iran, warning that the country’s oil sector is under strain due to the US blockade.
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The U.S. is being “humiliated” by Iranian leaders as U.S. President Donald Trump struggles to negotiate an end to the war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in comments that risk driving a further wedge in transatlantic relations.
CAIRO, Egypt — Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that companies providing services to Iranian airlines could face sanctions under what he called “Economic Fury”, as the United States intensifies pressure on Iran.
In a joint statement led by Bahrain, dozens of countries called for the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations between the United States and Iran remain stalled.
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Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said lasting stability in the Persian Gulf requires “credible guarantees” against further attacks on Iran.
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Tuesday as investors weighed developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Iran’s latest “peace” offer — which President Donald Trump would be nuts to consider — continues the Islamic Republic’s history of playing from a posture of strength when the regime is actually in a state of near-collapse.
Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran has the right to limit navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during conflict.
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Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, denounced the US capture of two Iran-linked tankers, the Majestic X and the Tifani.
There were early signs during the third week of the U.S.-Iran conflict that EV demand was gaining traction in Asia, where the energy shock has been felt the hardest. That was followed by a separate note earlier this month confirming that EV demand was beginning to reaccelerate.
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the US president has differed with the British government over the war in Iran.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi says the United States has not achieved any of its objectives. Source: EPA / Dmitri Lovetsky
Before Donald Trump became president, he honed his hawkishness on Iran, complaining about the “plane loads of cash” it received under the 2015 nuclear deal. Now, his ability to end the war in the Middle East hinges, in large part, on how much money he gives Tehran.
Iran is rapidly running out of space to store its oil as President Trump continues his naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — which could lead to “irreversible” damage to the regime’s biggest industry and lifeblood of its economy.
Auto rickshaw drivers protest rising fuel prices on April 7 in Lahore, Pakistan. © Reuters
UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the monthlong meeting.
President Prabowo Subianto refers to Garuda Indonesia as a "national pride," but the flag carrier has been struggling with financial losses and long-standing structural problems. Now it must navigate the repercussions of the Iran war. © Antara
This image taken from UNTV video shows United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, Monday, April 20, 2026. (UNTV via AP)
Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, criticised European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen over her comments on maintaining sanctions against Tehran.
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The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war.
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day trip, a tour that has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting and amid acrimony between the close allies.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said early Monday that his talks in Oman focused on ensuring safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz for the benefit of regional countries and the wider world.
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The US stock market’s record-breaking rally is stalling after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices rose.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's top diplomat that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East, during a meeting in Saint Petersburg on Monday.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran has set off a scramble by governments and companies around the world to shore up fuel supplies, after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz triggering oil supply disruptions.
European flight prices are falling as airlines try to overcome customer "hesitancy" over the economic hit from the US-Israel war with Iran, Wizz Air's chief executive has said.
German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran
As the smoke cleared over Tehran following the start of the Israeli-US strikes, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was quick to point the finger. "This all began following Netanyahu’s provocations," the Turkish leader stated, "we feel deep sorrow and great concern." He went further, issuing a chilling prophecy: …
The Hormuz chokepoint, with the U.S.-Iran conflict about to enter its third month, remains closed, and global energy flows are being rewired. One industrial gas we've identified as facing supply disruption risks is helium, which threatens to upend end markets ranging from semiconductor production to medical imaging.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said senior US officials are reviewing an Iranian proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister urged the international community on Monday to take stronger action over Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to respond risked inflicting hundreds of billions of dollars in economic losses and further disrupting global supply chains, as the crisis at the vital ener…
CBS News has ousted London bureau chief Claire Day after she clashed with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over the network’s coverage of Iran and Gaza, The Post has learned.
Message via Pakistan outlines terms on nuclear work and Strait of Hormuz, as Moscow signals support and Washington considers next move
Message via Pakistan outlines terms on nuclear work and Strait of Hormuz, as Moscow signals support and Washington considers next move
In this photo released by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, meets with Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, left, upon his arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Friday, April 24, 2026. (Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)