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UK pledges ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to Hormuz security initiative, says envoy
Apr 18, 2026London , April 18 (ANI): The United Kingdom will make a 'wide-ranging military contribution' to a multinational mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK's envoy to Washington, Christian Turner, as reported... -
“Maybe I won’t extend it”: Trump signals uncertainty on extending Iran ceasefire
Apr 18, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) indicated that he may not extend the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, raising the prospect of renewed military action in the region if... -
“Shameful, 180-degree reversal”: US Senate Democrats slam Trump administration for extending waiver on Russian oil
Apr 18, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): Senior Democratic lawmakers in the US Senate on Friday (local time) sharply criticised the Trump administration for extending a waiver that allows the continued sale of sanctioned Russian oil, calling... -
21 ships turned back to Iran since US blockade began, says CENTCOM
Apr 18, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday said that 21 vessels have been compelled to turn back toward Iran since the United States initiated a naval blockade targeting access... -
Won’t impose ‘traditional fees’ on passage of ships through Hormuz, says Iran: Reports
Apr 18, 2026Tehran , April 18 (ANI): Iran has said that it will not impose "traditional fees" on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but is considering a new framework tied to security coordination, according to Al... -
Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping “very happy” about reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Apr 18, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, is "very happy" about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran stating... -
US extends waiver allowing sale of sanctioned Russian oil amid energy market turmoil
Apr 18, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): The US Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sale and transport of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea, in a move aimed at stabilising global energy... -
Another Genocide Behind Walls: Palestinian embassy raises concern over prisoners’ situation
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): The Embassy of the State of Palestine has issued a press statement drawing urgent attention to the situation of Palestinian prisoners on the eve of Prisoners Day, describing it as... -
“We want to see this hold”: Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Apr 18, 2026Canberra , April 18 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (local time) welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and cautioned that prolonged conflict in the region could have serious consequences for the... -
“We’re going to take it back home to the US”: Trump reiterates to take enriched uranium despite Iran’s denial
Apr 18, 2026Arizona , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reiterated that the United States will take enriched uranium from Iran as part of ongoing negotiations, even as Tehran strongly denied any agreement...
