Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained very light on Wednesday, the first day since President Donald Trump extended the…

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.
Stringer | Reuters
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained very light on Wednesday, the first day since President Donald Trump extended the…

Donald Trump said a second round of negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic could begin “this Friday,” with Paki …

Washington — The Islamic Republic of Iran maintains more military capabilities than the White House or Pentagon has publicly admitted, according to multiple U.S. officials with knowledge of intelligence on the matter.
About half of Iran’s…

Tehran, Iran – State media and Iran’s military and security leadership say they are prepared for a resumption in the war with the United States and Israel as they continue to signal opposition to any major concessions during…

Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, told state television that the uncertainty was not due to indecision on Iran’s part, but was instead down to “contradictory messages” from…

Iran is fully prepared for its national football team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday, Anadolu reports.
Speaking on state…
From paint to planes, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks Reuters

United States President Donald Trump has described the Iranian leadership as “seriously fractured” as he announced an extension to a ceasefire.
Trump said on Tuesday that the ceasefire would be extended to allow more time for negotiations and…

Germany’s flag carrier airline Lufthansa said Wednesday that it was canceling 20,000 short-haul flights within Europe to save money, citing the dramatic spike in the price of jet fuel caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran,…

A nationwide IRIB Research Center poll reveals overwhelming support for the country’s leadership and armed forces, and firm rejection of curbs on missile and nuclear programs and control over the Strait of Hormuz.