(2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv 
ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel's war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly going where no one has gone before, to borrow from Star Trek. | It is not just the stakes that are unprecedented — with the global economy, the specter of nuclear holocaust, and the possibility of another world war hanging in the balance. It is the nature of the challenge itself. This is a war that began with the decapitation of a country…
(2026-04-19). North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on January 29, 2025. — Reuters North boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, say experts.Ballistic missiles…
(2026-04-19). Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.
(2026-04-19). Iran Fires on Merchant Ships, Closing Hormuz again to Protest US Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday for the duration of the ceasefire negotiated with the U.S. | The Supreme National Security Council
(2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…
(2026-04-19). Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.
(2026-04-19). Trump says US does not need Strait of Hormuz; Is that true? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Trump's war against Iran demonstrated that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the critical pressure leverages against the US, contrary to Donald Trump's claim that Washington does not need this chokepoint.
(2026-04-19). Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: official. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that The announcement comes in the midst of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict, which erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. | Foundation head Ahmad Mousavi was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying that 3,468 "martyrs… fell during the recent conflict". | A previous toll from the head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Orga…
(2026-04-19). Why Israel's security doctrine no longer works? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's security doctrine—absolute deterrence, unprovoked strikes, war abroad—crumbled in the 40‚Äëday war, as Iran's resilience and the Axis of Resistance held firm.
(2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.
(2026-04-19). Iran negotiator says war could resume any. haaretz.com
(2026-04-19). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…
(2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk 
Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…
(2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.
(2026-04-19). Iranian diplomat rejects Trump's claims on enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States.
(2026-04-19). Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option. ecns.cn Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.
(2026-04-19). Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani visits Iraq: senior official. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). US-Iran conflict: Iran threatens Hormuz closure amid Trump's blockade warning, says '7 claims, all false'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf warned US President Donald Trump of closing Strait of Hormuz after if the US continues its naval blockade, shortly after the US President said the blockade will remain in "full force". | Qalibaf said that decisions about the strait and its rules will depend on what actually happens on the ground, not on statements made on social media. His comment comes as US and Iranian officials continue to exchange messages online, often making important announcements there. | He also said that media influence and public opinion are important in this conflict,…
(2026-04-18). Racine, April 18, 2026: Stand For Peace! Free Palestine! Stop the U.S. War On Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
RALLY FOR PEACE Saturday the 18th of April, 12: 30 to 1: 30 at the MLK Plaza, corner of State St., Marquette, and Martin Luther King Drive! US and Israel continue slaughter in Iran and Lebanon, and Gaza. We have banners, signs, 2 chairs, & sidewalk chalk for the youth. Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice (RCPJ)…
(2026-04-18). Iran: Strait of Hormuz is Open; but with Conditions. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on "X" Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." | He "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran." | Araghchi's announcement came in the wake of an announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel…
(2026-04-18). US-Iran tensions: Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if no peace deal sealed by Wednesday. ptcnews.tv US-Iran tensions: US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran that the ceasefire with Iran could be terminated if a broader agreement to end hostilities is not reached by Wednesday. He also signalled returning to possible military escalation amid evolving tensions in the gulf. | "Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade (on Iranian ports) is going to remain," he said. "So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again". | The remarks follow stalled diplomatic engagements between the US and Iran. The recent talks between both the nations in Islamabad also remained inconclusive and…
(2026-04-18). Iran's war with no way out and an open stage for deception. unitedworldint.com A new cycle of negotiation and escalation from the Trump Administration Now we are witnessing a new cycle of negotiation and escalation from Trump and his team. While Washington tightens its grip on Iranian oil export routes, ending a brief waiver that allowed oil shipments to pass through, and announcing that commercial vessels have changed …
(2026-04-18). Insights | Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue sheds light on deescalating Middle East crisis: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue can shed light on addressing the Middle East crisis ⚪ the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a Malaysian scholar said on Thursday.
(2026-04-18). Twenty-One Miles: The Geography That Held the World Hostage. moderndiplomacy.eu Twenty-one miles. That is the width of the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point, a sliver of water between Iran to the north and Oman to the south, barely wide enough to fit two shipping lanes and a separation zone. You could drive it in under half an hour on a straight road. The …
(2026-04-18). Starmer massively ratioed on Hormuz X post and rightly so. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's craven X post welcoming the 're-opening' of Iran's Strait of Hormuz has been massively ratioed — and deservedly so. A 'ratio' refers to the number of responses compared to the number of likes and shares. A post with many more replies than likes or shares is considered a disastrous one and a sign […] | By
(2026-04-18). U.S. Energy Dominance and the Remaking of the Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The sequence of events stretching from Venezuela to the war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the simultaneous degradation of Russian energy infrastructure by Ukraine appears, at first glance, as a series of disconnected crises. Looked at more closely, however, these developments reveal a coherent pattern. What appears as disruption begins …
(2026-04-18). Iran reimposes control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners that the energy lifeline was again closed, as shipping sources said at least two vessels reported coming under fire while trying to transit the waterway. | Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of the ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's navy was ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on its enemies. | In the same way that the drones of Iran's Army strike the US and the Zionist murderers like lightning, its vali…
(2026-04-18). Iran reimposes Hormuz curbs as peace talks hit critical phase. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United States by shutting the waterway. | Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's navy was ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on its enemies. | US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, convened a White House Situation Room meeting to discuss the renewed crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and…
(2026-04-18). VP stresses Hormuz management to help with sanctions removal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the end of the war hinges on the end of oppressive sanctions on the country.
(2026-04-18). Hormuz closed again: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of violating ceasefire. ptcnews.tv Hormuz closed again: Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier order to open the key chokepoint, accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire. | While swiftly reversing its course, Tehran said it would continue to block the transit through the strait as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect.The development follows renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between both the nations and West Asia. Fresh rounds of talks are expected to take place in Islamabad on Monday with delegations from both the sides are expected to arrive in the Pki…
(2026-04-18). India-Iran tensions rise after firing on India-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; MEA summons Iranian envoy. ptcnews.tv Gulf crisis: India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Iran after an India-flagged commercial vessel reportedly came under fire in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Saturday.Sources indicated that the Ministry of External Affairs has called in the Iranian Ambassador to formally convey New Delhi's "serious concern and displeasure" over the incident. The government is also expected to seek an explanation from Tehran regarding the circumstances in which Iranian forces allegedly opened fire on civilian shipping.According to officials familiar with the matter, the key question rais…
(2026-04-18). Strait of Hormuz uncertainty: Indian Oil tankers turn back despite Iran's 'open' claim. ptcnews.tv According to marine tracking data cited in recent reports, four Indian vessels, Sanmar Herald, Desh Garima, Desh Vaibhav and Desh Vibhor, along with two Greek tankers, were headed toward the Strait before turning back mid-journey on Saturday. The ships were initially moving from Dubai toward the strategic passage but later changed direction, with most now seen near Iran's Qeshm Island.The development comes shortly after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly stated that the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" for commercial traffic during the ongoing ceasefire period. However, the situation quickly b…
(2026-04-18). Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Return as Ceasefire Unravels. truthout.org The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is in grave peril after Iran announced on Saturday that, in response to the continued U.S. blockade, it would once again impose travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it on Friday. Iran has used the strait — through which about 20% of the world's oil passes — as a chokepoint on Western commerce in response to the illegal U.S. |
(2026-04-18). Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and three key regional powers closed ranks on Saturday, reaffirming a coordinated diplomatic push to manage escalating Middle East tensions, as their foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a major international forum. | According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. | The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to prevent further escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict and…
(2026-04-18). Destruction of Najmieh Cultural Center in US-Israel attack. en.mehrnews.com HAMEDAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Najmieh Cultural-Artistic Center in Hamedan was destructed in the US-Israeli aggression against Iran. The US and Israel waged an unprovoked war of aggression against the country on February 28.
(2026-04-18). 170 hostile drones shot down during war: Gen. Elhami. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The commander of Iran's Joint Air Defense Headquarters said that Iranian forces shot down as many as 170 advanced enemy drones during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression, including sophisticated UAVs.
(2026-04-18). Iran-linked group Ashab al Yamin surges attacks in European cities, claims 15 since March. longwarjournal.org The Iran-linked front organization Ashab al Yamin claimed eight attacks on what it describes as "American and Zionist interests" in European countries in April. The most recent statements by the group took responsibility for targeting multiple locations in London, including the Israeli embassy.
(2026-04-18). Iran's show of power during war further bolsters Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A high-ranking Hezbollah official says Iran's show of power following the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against the country has strengthened Hezbollah Resistance Movement much more than ever.
(2026-04-18). Iran's war against regional states: UAE bore the brunt, Iraqi Kurdistan still under fire. longwarjournal.org The ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8, and large-scale Iranian barrages targeting predominantly Arab states have ended. However, some attacks, particularly against Iraqi Kurdistan, have continued.
(2026-04-18). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-18). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.
(2026-04-18). Will US-Iran talks resume in Pakistan soon. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). America Wants Victory, Iran Wants Time. fairobserver.com Despite the removal of senior Iranian officials, Operation Epic Fury has yet to deliver the outcome Washington sought. As of last week, following 21 hours of direct talks facilitated by Pakistan, the US walked away from negotiations with its Iranian counterparts. As US Vice President JD Vance put it, "Iran has chosen not to accept…
(2026-04-18). Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US. geo.tv 
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh speaks to reporters as he attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 18, 2026. — ReutersTehran seeks framework before new talks with US.Trump says more US-Iran talks likely this weekend.Iran warns of repercussions if US…
(2026-04-18). Next round of US talks not yet approved by Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A local news outlet has found that Iran has so far not agreed to hold the next round of negotiations with the United States.
(2026-04-18). Iran reviews proposals as Trump says 'very good talks going on'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Saturday that it was reviewing proposals from the United States as President Donald Trump said that "very good" conversations were ongoing between the two countries amid a temporary ceasefire in their hostilities. | Iran's Press TV issued a statement on X from the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council that Iran was reviewing proposals from the US that were delivered by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit to Tehran. | It said Iran had not yet given a response to them. | üî∫Recently, with the Pakistani ar…
(2026-04-18). CDF Munir, Naqvi conclude Tehran visit, urge peace in region. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation, on Saturday, concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the military's media wing said in a statement. | "During the visit, the field marshal called on the President of Iran, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, and held separate meetings with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, and the Commander of Khatam ul Anbiya Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi," according to the Inter-Se…
(2026-04-18). Effort underway to bring Iran-US views closer together: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Emphasizing Pakistan's continued efforts to achieve an agreement between Iran and the United States, the foreign minister of Pakistan has said that efforts are ongoing to bring Iran and US views closer to each other.
(2026-04-18). Hormuz conflict continues as Iran closes strait over US blockade. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). Iran considers naval blockade 'violation of ceasefire'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the naval blockade and any disruption to the traffic of vessels as 'violation of ceasefire'.
(2026-04-18). India summons Iran ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday summoned the Iranian ambassador to New Delhi.
(2026-04-18). Next elections in Iran will likely be postponed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Organizers will probably postpone the elections for city councils, the Assembly of Experts, and parliamentary midterm seats in Iran due to wartime conditions, local Iranian media said Saturday.
(2026-04-18). Iran navy ready to inflict 'new bitter defeats' on enemies: Mojtaba Khamenei. geo.tv 
(2026-04-18). Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). 6 films from Iran that should be seen by workers in the US and around the world. wsws.org These films provide some insight into the problems of Iranian society and help transform the Iranian "devils" into humans very much like ourselves.
(2026-04-18). Army commanders renew allegiance with late Imam Khomeini (RA). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — On the National Day of the Army, the commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Force visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini (RA) and renewed their allegiance to the ideas and causes of the late imam.
(2026-04-18). Trump lied? Oil shortage hits US amid Iran war: This state's gasoline stock falls to lowest ever… hindustantimes.com California fuel stocks have plunged to record lows as the Iran war triggers an oil shock across the U.S. With gas prices soaring, a Hormuz blockade causing disruption, and Trump claiming victory, Americans are facing rising costs and new uncertainty. Could this become a full-blown energy crisis?
(2026-04-18). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-18). Chris Hedges LIVE The Iran War the Fall of the American Empire. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report ; ⚪ Chris Hedges: | Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist who was a foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times, where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief for the paper. He previously worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR. He is the host of show The Chris Hedges Report. | He was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for The New York Times co…
(2026-04-18). Pakistan pushes dialogue as standoff lingers. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's top military leadership has wrapped up a high-level visit to Iran with a renewed push for diplomacy, as Islamabad intensifies efforts to position itself as a mediator in the widening Middle East conflict. | According to the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir concluded a three-day official trip to Iran, where he stressed the need for dialogue and de-escalation to resolve tensions between the United States and Iran through sustained diplomatic engagement. | Accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation, he…
(2026-04-18). Hassan Ahmadian: 'The US views Gulf states as nothing but proxies' Ep. 22. thealtworld.com Dr. Hassan Ahmadian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran specializing in Iran's regional policy and political change in West Asia. He previously held research positions at Harvard University.
(2026-04-18). We Should Not Fear The Tyrants; The Tyrants Should Fear Us. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If there were a thousand people living on an island, and one of them began making life miserable for everyone else, there would soon be 999 people living on the island. | How strange, then, that a few oligarchs and empire managers get to push around an entire planet full of humans. | I mean, right now we're all sitting around hoping a few sociopaths in Washington and Tel Aviv don't collapse the global economy with their reckless warmongering against Iran. There are so many of us and so few of them, a…
(2026-04-18). Trump's foe starts new war? While world watches Iran, China quietly repositions for Taiwan conflict. hindustantimes.com China is quietly changing the game while the world is distracted. As Donald Trump doubles down on Iran, a different story is unfolding thousands of miles away, one that could reshape the balance of power in Asia. Is Beijing using this moment to redraw its Taiwan strategy? And more importantly, is this about war… or something far more calculated? For years, the assumption was simple: China would move on Taiwan when it was militarily ready. But what if that timeline is no longer the point? What if Beijing is now betting on politics, pressure, and patience instead of pure force? As tensions rise with Japan, warnin…
(2026-04-18). FM hails Iran Army for safeguarding natl. security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appreciated Iran's Army for its sacrifices and decisive role in protecting the national security and interests.
(2026-04-18). La Visita pendiente (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Los apremios de la responsabilidad y del Coloquio Internacional Patria le impidieron pasar a apreciar las nuevas experiencias comunicativas de Ideas Multimedios. . Así que no podía dejar también de regresar para saludarles y seguir conspirando por la comunicación de la Revolución.
(2026-04-19). Gallipoli has 4 Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-04-18). 20 ships turned back at Strait of Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — After IRGC Navy re-exercised its tight control over the Strait of Hormuz after the US reneged on its promises, Western media said 20 ships were stopped from passing the waterway.
(2026-04-19). US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
(2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.
(2026-04-18). Leader stresses continuation of developing military power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a message on the occasion of National Army Day, stressing the need for continuous development of military capabilities.
(2026-04-18). Lebanon ceasefire result of resistance sacrifices: Qassem. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem Hezbollah Secretary General stresses that the ceasefire would not have been possible without the sacrifices of the resistance fighters on the front lines.