Following unsuccessful diplomatic talks, Donald Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy trade. The move is aimed at increasing pressure on
Following unsuccessful diplomatic talks, Donald Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy trade. The move is aimed at increasing pressure on
The United States has announced the start of a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime activity, marking a significant escalation in tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters outside the Oval Office on Monday, April 13, 2026, President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz had begun, adding that other countries would assist in the operation, though he did not identify them. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, has b
The United States has announced the start of a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime activity, marking a significant escalation in tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters outside the Oval Office on Monday, April 13, 2026, President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz had begun, adding that other countries would assist in the operation, though he did not identify them. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, has b
Washington, April 13 — Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as Washington moved forward with plans to impose a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, prompting a swift response from Tehran asserting firm control over its maritime borders. Iran’s deputy interior minister said the country faces no significant security threats along its frontiers, emphasizing what he described as comprehensive oversight of both land and sea boundaries. He stated that Irania
Washington, April 13 — Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as Washington moved forward with plans to impose a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, prompting a swift response from Tehran asserting firm control over its maritime borders. Iran’s deputy interior minister said the country faces no significant security threats along its frontiers, emphasizing what he described as comprehensive oversight of both land and sea boundaries. He stated that Irania
A French doctor who was aboard the intercepted humanitarian aid boat heading to Gaza has accused Israeli authorities of mistreating passengers, including climate activist Greta Thunberg. The boat, named Madleen and organized by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Italy on June 1 with the aim of delivering aid to Gaza amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The vessel was stopped by the Israeli navy roughly 200 kilometers from the Gaza
A French doctor who was aboard the intercepted humanitarian aid boat heading to Gaza has accused Israeli authorities of mistreating passengers, including climate activist Greta Thunberg. The boat, named Madleen and organized by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Italy on June 1 with the aim of delivering aid to Gaza amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The vessel was stopped by the Israeli navy roughly 200 kilometers from the Gaza