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Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to international shipping, raising hopes for a peace deal. The statement comes after weeks of tensions between Iran and the US, with Iran's military conducting naval exercises in the strait.
Iran's Parliament Speaker, MB Ghalibaf, warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed if the US does not remove its blockade. This comes after the US President made seven claims in one hour, all of which were deemed false by Ghalibaf.
Iran rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war, calling them "7 lies". Iran specifically disputed Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, a key waterway in the region.
An Indian national was among a second group of migrants deported from the United States and taken in by Costa Rica. Costa Rica has accepted deportees from the US under a contentious agreement, one of several countries to do so across Africa and the Americas.
Iran's speaker said passage through the Hormuz waterway depends on Iran's authorisation. Iran may shut the waterway. Iranian speaker said that passage through the waterway would depend on authorisation from Iran.
Hezbollah politicians affirmed a cautious commitment to the 10-day cease-fire. The truce appeared to be holding on its first day and could remove an obstacle in U. S.-Iran peace talks. Thousands of Lebanese tried to head home following the Israel-Lebanon truce.
Iranian sources confirm the next round of US-Iran talks will occur in Pakistan on Monday. The talks' agenda and participants have not been disclosed. This development follows previous negotiations between the two nations.
The US and Iran are expected to hold a second round of talks in Pakistan on April 20. The talks are planned to take place in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Details about the agenda and participants remain unclear.
Iran warned it will close the Strait of Hormuz if the US blockade continues. The warning comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for oil shipments. Iran's threat follows US sanctions imposed on the country.
US President Donald Trump announced the United States will continue its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran claimed the waterway is "completely open". The blockade has been in place since May 2019.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels. The move follows a two-week US-Iran truce. The Strait's reopening allows for resumed trade and shipping activities through the critical waterway.
Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Gulf states for their support. Iran fully opened the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump saying it would be "a great and brilliant day for the world". The Strait of Hormuz was previously a point of contention between Iran and other nations.
K-pop superstars embarked on a global tour spanning 85 shows across 34 cities. The tour coincides with the release of their new album Arirang. Massive crowds are attending the tour's initial shows.
US President Trump claimed Iran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium. Trump stated he would bring the uranium "back home to US". The claim and statement were made in a public comment, no further details were provided.
Iran's foreign ministry rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that Iran transferred uranium to a Russian plane at an airbase in the UAE, calling the remarks "false". The ministry stated that Iran had not transferred any uranium to Russia.
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher warned that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into a full-scale famine and collapse. He made the statement citing the country's dire humanitarian situation. The warning was issued amid rising concerns over food insecurity in the region.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to Middle East waters, joining the USS Nimitz and the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the region. The deployment marks the third US carrier to head to the area in recent months.
Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44 with partner Tanguy Destable. The pregnancy is a significant event for Portman, who considers it a "privilege and a miracle." She is Oscar-winning actress.
The United States has extended a waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil. This move could complicate the West's efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine, putting Washington at odds with its allies.
The US has extended a waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil, despite Western sanctions. The waiver, which was set to expire on May 12, will now remain in place indefinitely, allowing countries to continue purchasing Russian crude.
South Korean pianist Lee Hun, paralysed by a stroke in 2012, defied the odds to become a left-hand-only performer. He is now set to debut with an orchestra. Lee Hun's comeback marks a significant milestone in his recovery from the 2012 stroke.
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