Israeli military chief says plans approved for continued strikes in Iran, Lebanon
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the army has approved plans to continue operations in both Iran and Lebanon.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran
Washington, DC – A resolution to rein in US President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war with Iran has failed for the fourth time in the US Senate, where lawmakers have pledged to introduce the measure weekly.
· Joseph Stepansky
China presses Iran to open Hormuz in call between top diplomats
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a news conference in March. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Saudi Arabia on cusp of severing ties with LIV Golf: Report
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is on the cusp of cutting its backing for LIV Golf, as it tightens its belt amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and delayed megaprojects at home.
· Middleeasteye
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
A majority of the US Senate backed US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.
· REUTERS
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
The dollar fell below NIS 3 for the first time in over 30 years on Wednesday, continuing to falter on optimism around a ceasefire and a possible resolution of the Iran crisis, prompting concern from Israeli exporters.
· STEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS
Beige Book Confirms Uncertainty, Fuel Costs Surged On Iran War As Economy Grew At "Slight To Modest" Pace
US economic activity continued to increase at a "slight-to-modest" pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve said. The just released Beige Book - which featured information compiled by the New York Fed and collected through April 6,…
· Tyler Durden
Trump claims ‘opening’ Strait of Hormuz as mediators push new US-Iran talks: What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz, presenting the move as benefiting “China and the world” after claiming Beijing agreed “not to send weapons to Iran.” Trump’s remarks come as the US military claims American warships have effectively blocked Iranian trade through the…
· RT
Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks
A high-level Pakistani delegation has travelled to Iran to hold talks focused on arranging a fresh round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, a week before their fragile truce is due to expire.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran launches trade threat in response to US naval blockade
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Thursday, April 16.
· Adam Vidler
US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire
White House feels ‘good about the prospects of a deal’ as Pakistani officials launch new round of diplomacy
· Julianborger, Shah Meer Baloch, Roth Andrew
ASX set for flat open, Wall Street eyes record as rally continues; $A stronger
US stocks are flirting with a record following their big rally the last two weeks on hopes that the global economy can avoid a worst-case scenario because of the US-Iran war.
· Stan Choe
(LEAD) White House denies U.S. requested Iran ceasefire extension, says next talks 'very likely' in Pakistan
(ATTN: ADDS photo, more info in paras 12-17)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Low turnout and heckling dominate JD Vance's Turning Point USA appearance
US Vice President JD Vance's address at an event on Tuesday drew widespread ridicule after images of sparsely filled seating circulated, with critics saying voters were increasingly unwilling to support politicians they see as backers of Israel’s wars on Iran and Palestine.
· Middleeasteye
Republicanos del Senado de EEUU rechazan frenar la guerra de Trump en Irán
El líder de la minoría en el Senado estadounidense, Chuck Schumer, escucha en una conferencia de prensa tras un almuerzo de políticas en el Capitolio, el martes 14 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
The U.S. and Iran will likely return to Pakistan next week for a second round of peace negotiations, two senior Pakistani officials told MS NOW on Wednesday.
· Kevin Breuninger
Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates
The Middle East war has damaged as much as $58 billion worth of energy infrastructure, according to an estimate published by consulting firm Rystad Energy on Wednesday.
· Spencer Kimball
Senate Republicans again reject effort to halt Iran war
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., listens during a news conference after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill,Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
Chinese oil tanker’s retreat from the Strait of Hormuz shows how Trump’s blockade is working
A sanctioned Chinese oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz — then was forced to double back and return to Iran after President Trump blockaded the vital shipping lane, according to ship tracking data.
· Ronny Reyes
White House denies U.S. requested Iran ceasefire extension, says next talks 'very likely' in Pakistan
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The White House denied reports Wednesday that the United States requested an extension of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, set to expire next week, while striking a positive note on the prospects of a deal with the Islamic Republic.
· Song Sang-ho
Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks
The Kremlin's spokesman was quoted as saying on Wednesday that the United States had rejected its proposal that Russia take all of Iran's enriched uranium out of the country as a way to help resolve the Middle East conflict.
· REUTERS
Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States if a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict, a source briefed by Tehran said.
· REUTERS
Trump needs a better Iran deal than Obama’s – but faces major hurdles
US president will need to show heavy costs of war were worthwhile while Iran must choose between instant and delayed gratification
· Patrickwintour
White House says discussing second round of Iran talks in Pakistan
WASHINGTON — The United States is discussing holding a second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, the White House said on Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Leavitt: ‘We feel good about the prospects’ of Iran deal
“But we feel good about the prospects of a deal,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters in reference to talks with Iran. “It’s obviously in the best interest of Iran to meet the president’s demands.”
· Ryan King
World Bank president: Prepare for months of disruption, even after Hormuz Strait reopens
Countries affected by the Iran war should prepare for conflict-related disruptions to last for months, even if the current shaky ceasefire lasts and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, World Bank President Ajay Banga said Wednesday.
· Kevin Breuninger
Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
U.S. derivatives regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Donald Trump signaling a pause in attacks on Iran, according to Bloomberg News.
· Yun Li
Iran War Leads To Fluoride Shortages For Some US Water Utilities
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Qatar warns 'full-fledged' Iran war impact about to hit global economy
The global economy is about to feel the full economic impact of the Iran war, Qatar's finance minister said on Wednesday, but he added that his country's finances would be able to ride out the problems for at least a year.
· REUTERS
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The US made a "mistake" by ending diplomatic negotiations and entering into military conflict, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said, voicing sweeping criticism of the war on Iran.
· Lucy Hooker
What to know about the US sea blockade on Iran
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)
· David Mchugh
Iran weaponising Strait of Hormuz 'impacts everybody', UAE official says | The National
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation, on Wednesday called the Strait of Hormuz a “public good” and accused Iran of trying to take the region hostage.
· Cody Combs
Bernie Sanders pushes resolutions to block US weapons sales to Israel
Attempt by independent senator set to test Democratic support for longtime US ally amid Trump’s war on Iran
· Chris Stein
FIFA President Infantino: Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S.
The Iranian men's national soccer team was one of the first teams to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, an event shaping up to be FIFA's largest yet, not only in terms of footprint and participating teams but also commercially, projected to generate upwards of $11 billion in revenue.
· Ian Thomas
Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite To Target US Bases During War, Outraged Beijing Denies
Iran quietly secured a Chinese spy satellite in late 2024 and used it to track US military bases across the Middle East during the current war, the Financial Times has newly - an allegation Beijing has flatly and angrily denied.
· Tyler Durden
How parents opened up UAE homes as satellite nurseries during Iran war | The National
Families opened up their homes so small groups of children could continue to safely engage under the supervision of teachers after nurseries were shut down due to the Iran war.
· Ramola Talwar Badam
(LEAD) Trump says war with Iran 'very close to over,' Iran wants to make a deal 'very badly'
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 10-13)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Is the US blockade of Iran working?
The US military has claimed its blockade of Iranian ports has completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea since it came into force on 13 April. Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking into whether the evidence from ship tracking data supports that.
Iran issues warnings as Trump says war 'is almost over'
Iranian state media reported Wednesday that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States did not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.
· AfricaNews
UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers
A group of United Nations experts has denounced Israel’s attack on Lebanon a day after the United States and Iran agreed a ceasefire as illegal and urged UN member states to halt all arms transfers to Israel.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping unless US lifts naval blockade
Tehran warned it could target Gulf trade beyond the Strait of Hormuz, saying US actions were putting the ceasefire at risk
· Agencies
Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping unless US lifts naval blockade
Tehran warned it could target Gulf trade beyond the Strait of Hormuz, saying US actions were putting the ceasefire at risk
· Agencies
Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job
State prosecutors on Wednesday filed an indictment with the Nazareth District Court charging Shomou Abu Abed, 32, of Nazareth, with maintaining contact with an Iranian foreign agent, carrying out intelligence-gathering and filming assignments for him, and passing along sensitive information she obtained through her …
· SARAH BEN-NUN
While war in Iran fuels market swings, it is also driving profits on Wall Street trading desks
The Bank of America logo is seen on a branch office, Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
· Ken Sweet
Live: Trump says war 'close to over' as Israeli ministers mull Lebanon ceasefire
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Iranian embassy posts AI-generated photo comparing Netanyahu with Hitler
Iran's Embassy in Indonesia posted an artificial intelligence-generated photograph comparing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler on its official X/Twitter account on Wednesday.
· JAMES GENN
Twenty-year Iran uranium enrichment moratorium not enough – Trump
A 20-year uranium enrichment moratorium on Iran is not long enough, US President Donald Trump has claimed.
· RT