Britain won’t support Trump’s Iran blockade, says Starmer
LONDON — Britain is not supporting Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer said Monday.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Pope Leo says he doesn’t want to get into debate with Trump after president’s Iran war swipe
Pope Leo said Monday he doesn’t want to get into a debate with President Trump after the commander-in-chief blasted the pontiff for his rebukes of the Iran war.
· Chris Bradford
China calls for calm as Trump's planned Iran blockade raises pressure
A billboard displayed in Tehran's Vanak Square on April 12 vows that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran's control. (Anadolu via Getty Images)
· Staff Writer
Sobha enters Abu Dhabi with Dh40bn project amid expectations of minimal long-term war impact | The National
Dubai developer Sobha Realty has entered Abu Dhabi with the launch of a Dh40 billion ($10.9 billion) residential project, with its managing director expecting a minimal long-term impact from the Iran war on the UAE's property market.
· Aarti Nagraj
Turkey says Iran and US ‘sincere’ on ceasefire despite failed talks
Turkey’s foreign minister says both Iran and the United States remain committed to reaching a ceasefire, despite the collapse of Pakistan-mediated talks over the weekend.
· Middleeasteye
U.S. Waiver on Russian Oil Expires as Extension Remains Uncertain
A U.S. sanctions waiver allowing for the sale and delivery of Russian oil expired this weekend, leaving governments in a state of uncertainty as the Trump administration reportedly weighed an extension in order to soothe jittery markets.
· The Moscow Times
US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday | The National
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· The National
Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, right, speaks to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, center, and his wife Begona Gomez at the Xiaomi headquarters in Beijing, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Andres Martinez Casares/Pool Photo via AP)
· Suman Naishadham
Sharp rise in executions by Iran in 2025, monitors report | The National
Iran executed at least 1,639 people last year, the highest number since 1989 and an increase of nearly 70 per cent from the previous year, two monitoring groups said in a report released on Monday.
· The National
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer
The United States military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports starting at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's markets, further tightening global supply.
· REUTERS
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
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· Mia Gonzalez
Treasury yields rise as collapse of Iran talks clouds inflation outlook
Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as the breakdown of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. clouded the inflation outlook once again.
· Joseph Wilkins
Sailor records tense exchange between Iran and US in Strait of Hormuz
A tense exchange between the US and Iran was recorded by a sailor in the Persian Gulf. (Reuters: Francis Mascarenhas)
· Tim Swanston
China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears
Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
· Kandy Wong
China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears
Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
· Kandy Wong
Los precios del petróleo remontan y mercados asiáticos caen ante plan de EEUU de bloqueo naval
Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)
· Yuri Kageyama
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report emerged that Beijing was preparing to deliver a shipment of new air defense systems to Iran.
· Matthew Chin
Magyar set to outline Hungary plans after resounding victory over Orbán – Europe live
Winner’s Tisza party to control more than two-thirds of new parliament, offering chance for a complete break with changes wrought by illiberal regime
· Jakub Krupa
Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
Donald Trump has launched an unusual and scathing attack on Pope Leo over his opposition to US immigration policy and the war in Iran.
· Rob Greenall
Special envoy to Iran met senior Tehran officials over blockade of Hormuz
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's special envoy to Iran has met senior officials in Tehran to discuss the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where Korean ships and seafarers remain stranded, and efforts to ensure the safety of Koreans in the Islamic republic, among other issues, diplomatic sources said Monday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Iran war live updates: Ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face talks after the U.S. said Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon, leaving uncertainty over a fragile, two-week ceasefire.
Pakistan sending troops to Saudi Arabia may could shift tide in war against Iran - opinion
Pakistan has begun deploying military forces to Saudi Arabia in what appears to be a significant strategic move, one that could have broader implications for any renewed confrontation with Iran.
· DR. YARON FRIEDMAN
US military prepares to blockade Iran’s ports as shipping stops in crucial strait
Cairo: The US military has said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas in the coming hours, tempering President Donald Trump’s earlier vow to entirely shut down the Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the strategic waterway.
· Samy Magdy
Seoul shares fall on escalating Hormuz tensions after peace talks fail; won declines
South Korean stocks closed lower Monday amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announced a blockade following failed peace talks with Iran. The local currency fell against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
La crisis energética global por la guerra en Irán aumenta la ventaja de China en tecnología limpia
Gao Huan, director tecnológico de la división de autos eléctricos de la firma china CATL, presenta la nueva batería híbrida Freevoy del fabricante chino Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) en Beijing, el jueves 24 de octubre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
· Chan Ho Him
Uber adds 5c per kilometre fuel surcharge due to Middle Eastern conflict
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Sarah Swain
(LEAD) S. Korean currency slides amid failed U.S.-Iran talks, Hormuz blockade
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· Oh Seok-min
Seoul shares fall on escalating Hormuz tensions after peace talks fail; won declines
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed lower Monday amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announced a blockade following failed peace talks with Iran. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
· Kim Boram
Trump says Iran is ‘in very bad shape,’ doesn’t care if regime comes back to table ahead of planned Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Trump said Monday Iran is “in very bad shape” ahead of the planned US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz which comes into force at 10 a.m. EDT.
· Zoe Hussain, Chris Bradford
Over 7,600 Israelis treated in hospitals since conflict began, health ministry says
A total of 7,693 people have been admitted to hospitals since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with 104 still hospitalised, the Israeli health ministry said.
· Middleeasteye
Iran restores key rail links after US-Israeli strikes disrupted transport
Iran has restored rail connections between Tehran, Tabriz and Mashhad after several days of disruption caused by US-Israeli strikes, according to the IRNA news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle East and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered the worst energy shock in history.
· Anniek Bao
'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis
Ben Menachem, a researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, cautions that Turkey is emerging, in his view, as an increasing strategic threat to Israel. He argues that the policies led by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan go far beyond public rhetoric. According to him, “Turkey is the ne…
· MAARIV ONLINE, TOBIAS SIEGAL
Iran says 77 historic sites damaged in strikes on Tehran
Iranian officials say 77 historical buildings, palaces and museums in Tehran were damaged in US-Israeli strikes, according to IRNA.
· Middleeasteye
After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?
The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left US President Donald Trump with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move.
· Yonhap
Japan's matcha, wagyu, tuna exports to Middle East hit by Iran War
Before the Iran war, Japanese exports to the UAE of agricultural, forestry and fishery products such as matcha tea, wagyu beef and bluefin tuna had tripled over five years. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Hayashitani and Takumi Sasaki)
· Staff Writer
CNBC Daily Open: Trump lashes out at Iran and the Pope
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· Leonie Kidd
'I like his brother more': Trump slams Pope Leo over Iran nuclear issue, left-wing policies
Pope Leo's stance on nuclear weapons, crime, and his "catering to the Radical Left" does not sit well with US President Donald Trump, according to a Monday morning Truth Social post made by the president.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
IRGC: Military vessels approaching Hormuz constitute 'breach of ceasefire'
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the approach of military vessels toward the Strait of Hormuz would constitute a violation of the ceasefire, warning such moves would be met with a “firm and harsh” response, according to a statement reported by IRNA.
· Middleeasteye
‘Uncertain times’: Cook blames Iran war for hospital budget blowout
The $1.8 billion Women’s and Babies Hospital in Murdoch will likely blow out, with both Premier Roger Cook and Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey flagging construction cost pressures were impacting the state’s entire hospital infrastructure pipeline.
· Hamish Hastie
Trump strait blockade shows he's playing loose with fortunes of financial markets
US President Donald Trump announced the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz online after negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)
· Laura Tingle
US to blockade Iran ports after talks fail to yield a deal
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· Mia Gonzalez
China gains from Iran war as global energy interest turns away from fossil fuels
FILE- Gao Huan, CTO of CATL’s China E-car Business, introduces the latest Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery from Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
· Chan Ho Him
Saudi Arabia restores East-West pipeline, Manifa output after Hormuz disruption
Saudi Arabia said it has restored full oil pumping capacity through its East-West pipeline to about 7 million barrels per day, days after attacks during the Iran conflict disrupted energy infrastructure.
· Middleeasteye
EEUU dice que bloqueará los puertos de Irán mientras el tráfico se paraliza en Ormuz
Petroleros y cargueros se alinean en el estrecho de Ormuz vistos desde Khor Fakkan, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, el miércoles 11 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Altaf Qadri,Archivo)
· Samy Magdy
European stocks set to start the week lower as Iran peace hopes fade
LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as global traders assess developments in the Middle East over the weekend.
· Holly Ellyatt
Gulf states increasingly turn to Korean interceptor missiles after Iran attacks: report
South Korea, along with Ukraine, is rapidly emerging as an alternative arms supplier for Gulf states seeking to shore up air defenses after large-scale Iranian attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported.
· Lee Sun-young
Asia braces for gas shortages after Iran talks collapse
Asian buyers are preparing for deeper gas supply shortages after US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed to produce a deal, Bloomberg reported, citing shipping data.
· Middleeasteye
India, Russia could benefit with oil, gas deals amid Iran conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a presentation of a joint statement after their talks in New Delhi on Dec. 5, 2025. © Reuters
· KIRAN SHARMA
Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz
Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks
· Tom Mcilroy