Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
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14.04.2026
Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
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14.04.2026
Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
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14.04.2026
US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific
Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
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14.04.2026
The US attacked a ship carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean
The US Armed Forces attacked a ship believed to be used to transport narcotics.
Azerbaijan
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14.04.2026
Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal as US blockade in Hormuz begins
Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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14.04.2026
Iran has demanded compensation from five Arab countries for their "cooperation with the United States" in the war
Tehran has demanded compensation from five Arab states, accusing them of "collusion with Israel and the United States" in military operations against the Islamic Republic.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.04.2026
Russian MFA: Aragchi informed Lavrov about the details of Iran-US talks
During a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on April 13, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed him about the details of the Iran-US talks held on April 11 in
Azerbaijan
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14.04.2026
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?
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bbc.com
13.04.2026
Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins
US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be 'immediately eliminated'.
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13.04.2026
Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown
US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
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13.04.2026
How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded
Pakistan has been under the spotlight as it managed what others couldn’t due to its ties with the Gulf, US and China.
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13.04.2026
Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’
The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.
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13.04.2026
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
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13.04.2026
US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
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13.04.2026
What Iran is saying about US plan to blockade ports
Iran’s military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an “act of piracy”.
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13.04.2026
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
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13.04.2026
What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?
Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.
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13.04.2026
How shaky is the Iran-US ceasefire?
Will the Iran-US truce lead to peace, or more war?
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12.04.2026
‘Blown to hell’: Trump orders Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end
US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.
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12.04.2026