Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Lebanon strikes Israel – top developments

Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Lebanon strikes Israel – top developments

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described as close coordination between Beijing…

Read More
Iran leadership crisis: Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf seek FM Araghchi’s removal for ‘subservience’ to IRGC over president – report – The Times of India

Iran leadership crisis: Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf seek FM Araghchi’s removal for ‘subservience’ to IRGC over president – report – The Times of India

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, accusing him of acting under the direction of the Revolutionary Guards leadership without informing the presidency, according to a report citing sources familiar with the matter.Two sources told Iran International that Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf believe Araghchi…

Read More
France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz – The Times of India

France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz – The Times of India

A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic…

Read More
‘Europe within Iranian missiles range’: IDF warns after Diego Garcia strike; UK says ‘no evidence’ – The Times of India

‘Europe within Iranian missiles range’: IDF warns after Diego Garcia strike; UK says ‘no evidence’ – The Times of India

Iranian forces fired long-range missiles for the first time on Saturday, marking an expansion of the conflict beyond the Middle East and raising concerns that European capitals could be within reach. The strikes also injured dozens of people near Israel’s nuclear site.Iran launched two 4,000-kilometer-range ballistic missiles at the US-UK military base Diego Garcia in…

Read More
Confirmed, deleted, then clarified: US shifts stance on navy ‘escorting’ oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz – The Times of India

Confirmed, deleted, then clarified: US shifts stance on navy ‘escorting’ oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz – The Times of India

Confirmed, deleted, and then clarified. After Donald Trump‘s aide claimed in a boastful tone that the American navy had “successfully escorted” an oil tanker through the troubled Strait of Hormuz, the post was quickly deleted. The White House later clarified that the United States had not escorted any oil tanker through the key waterway, which…

Read More