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Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz Amid Ship Attacks and US Tensions

Iran has reportedly reclosed the Strait of Hormuz, leading to multiple reports of Iranian patrol boats firing upon and attacking commercial vessels, including two Indian-flagged ships. This action has escalated tensions with the United States, which claims to be enforcing a naval blockade in the area.

18 Apr, 07:28 — 18 Apr, 13:55
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bloombergHigh5h ago

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt - Bloomberg.com

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt  Bloomberg.com

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.

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DWHigh56m ago

Attacks on ships reported after Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

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France 24High1h ago

Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade

Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Iran briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again after around 20 hours. Tehran says the US is not respecting the terms of the agreement reached, casting further doubt on the fragile deal. Meanwhile, negotiations are still ongoing in Islamabad. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah, brings the latest developments.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

We left the US and moved to Spain almost a year ago. My young kids handled it better than I ever could've imagined.

My family relocated from the US to Spain in 2025. Rebecca Cretella I moved from the US to Spain with my children when they were 10 and 6 years old. I worried they would struggle to find friends and feel isolated due to their lack of Spanish skills. Although there have been challenging moments, my sons have adapted to life in Spain incredibly well. Everyone said the same thing when my husband and I shared our plans to move from Connecticut to a suburb outside of Madrid: "But what about the k...

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indian-expressMostly Factual34m ago

Iran says Hormuz closed: One Indian ship manages to cross on Saturday, at least four turn back amid fear, confusion

By Sukalp Sharma

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seeking-alphaMixed1h ago

U.S. renews waiver on Russian oil sanctions

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

Trump says more direct talks likely this weekend, but diplomats doubt Islamabad logistics will allow it

By Reuters

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Premium TimesMostly Factual58m ago

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

The Iranian army has also begun attacking vessels attempting to pass through the strait. The post Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks – Iran deputy FM

No date has been set for the next round of Iran–US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. The post No date set for next round of Iran-US talks – Iran deputy FM appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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myjoyonlineMixed44m ago

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

Fifteen people deported from the US, who are reportedly from South America, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

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morocco-world-newsMixed1h ago

Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian patrol boats opened fire on an oil tanker early Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The post Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

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First report: express-tribune · 18 Apr, 07:28Full coverage: 32 · 6hWindow: 6h
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express-tribune18 Apr, 07:28First to report

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

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bloomberg18 Apr, 08:58

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt - Bloomberg.com

wsj18 Apr, 09:00

Supreme Court’s Internal Tensions Spill Into Public View - WSJ

swissinfo18 Apr, 09:29

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la-vanguardia18 Apr, 12:11

EE.UU. vuelve a permitir la compra de crudo ruso ya cargado en petroleros

la-repubblica18 Apr, 12:19

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vijesti-me18 Apr, 12:21

Rute: Ne mislim da će SAD napustiti NATO

n1-bih18 Apr, 12:21

Bliski istok: Hormuz ponovo zatvoren, Izrael nastavlja udare, Mojtaba Khamenei se oglasio

seeking-alpha18 Apr, 12:42

U.S. renews waiver on Russian oil sanctions

newsbeast18 Apr, 12:44

Ιρανικά σκάφη άνοιξαν πυρ εναντίον πετρελαιοφόρου στα Στενά του Ορμούζ 

vanguard-ng18 Apr, 12:50

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks – Iran deputy FM

hindustan-times18 Apr, 12:51

MEA summons Iranian envoy after Indian-flagged tanker shot at near Strait of Hormuz

France 2418 Apr, 12:51

Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade

Al Jazeera18 Apr, 12:59

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

aftonbladet18 Apr, 13:08

Iran: Inget datum för nya samtal med USA

n1-serbia18 Apr, 13:12

Iranski brodovi pucali na jedan tanker u Ormuskom moreuzu

Business Insider18 Apr, 13:20

We left the US and moved to Spain almost a year ago. My young kids handled it better than I ever could've imagined.

delfi-lt18 Apr, 13:26

Irano viceministras: kito Irano ir JAV derybų raundo data nenustatyta

morocco-world-news18 Apr, 13:27

Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Premium Times18 Apr, 13:31

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

DW18 Apr, 13:33

Attacks on ships reported after Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz

ndtv18 Apr, 13:42

2 Indian-Flagged Vessels Attacked By Iran Gunboats In Hormuz, Crew Safe: Sources

myjoyonline18 Apr, 13:45

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

iefimerida18 Apr, 13:52

Θρίλερ στα κλειστά Στενά του Ορμούζ -Μετά τα ιρανικά πυρά σε δύο πλοία, επίθεση με πύραυλο σε εμπορικό

naftemporiki18 Apr, 13:54

Τραμπ: Το Ιράν «δεν μπορεί να μας εκβιάζει» με τα Στενά του Ορμούζ

indian-express18 Apr, 13:55

Iran says Hormuz closed: One Indian ship manages to cross on Saturday, at least four turn back amid fear, confusion

danas18 Apr, 13:55

Američka komanda tvrdi da su primorali 23 broda da se okrenu i vrate u blizini Ormuskog moreuza: Sprovodimo pomorsku blokadu

hotnews18 Apr, 13:56Latest update

VIDEO Președintele Trump spune că situația din Iran „merge, de fapt, foarte bine”, în primul său comentariu public după ce strâmtoarea Ormuz a fost închisă din nou