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US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports
Apr 13, 2026Washington, DC , April 13 (ANI): The American military naval blockade against Iran has officially commenced following the expiry of the deadline established by US President Donald Trump.Confirming the start of the operation, the United Kingdom... -
Foreign Secretary Misri calls on French FM Barrot; Discusses bilateral cooperation, situation in West Asia
Apr 13, 2026Paris , April 13 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is in Paris for India-France talks, met French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The two leaders discussed, among other issues, the situation in West Asia. Sharing the... -
“Sufficient forces” ready for Iran blockade, rules of engagement pending: US official
Apr 13, 2026Washington, DC , April 13 (ANI): The United States possesses the necessary military assets to establish and uphold a naval blockade against Iran, though specific protocols for addressing potential breaches remain pending, a US official has... -
FCC hints at ban on leading Chinese telecom companies from operating in US
Apr 13, 2026Washington DC April 13 (ANI): The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has indicated it may ban three leading Chinese telecom companies from operating data centres in the United States as part of a broader move to... -
“Strait our territorial waters,” says Iranian envoy Fathali on Hormuz
Apr 13, 2026New Delhi , April 13 (ANI): In the wake of the gridlock between the US and Iran over peace negotiations, Iran's envoy to India, Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Monday underlined that the Strait of Hormuz... -
Taiwan protests after Brazil envoy calls island “part of China”; MOFA slams “false” remarks
Apr 13, 2026Taipei April 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has filed a formal protest after the head of Brazil's Commercial Office in Taipei stated in an interview that Taiwan is part of China, according... -
ETGE condemns alleged Chinese ‘Propaganda Event’ in Australia, raises concerns over Uyghur representation
Apr 13, 2026Washington DC April 13 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly condemned what it described as a "state-sponsored propaganda event" allegedly organised by China in Melbourne, Australia, accusing participants of misrepresen......Read More -
Israel in “constant coordination” with US on naval blockade against Iran: Netanyahu
Apr 13, 2026Tel Aviv , April 13 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday has voiced his government's backing for the United States' decision to enforce a naval blockade on Iran, confirming that the two allies are... -
“Our delegation ready for peace, but also ready for war”: Ambassador Fathali on Iran-US peace talks
Apr 13, 2026New Delhi , April 13 (ANI): After Washington and Tehran hit a stalemate during recent ceasefire negotiations, Iran's envoy to India, Ambassador Mohammad Fathali, on Monday said that the Iranian delegation was ready for peace but... -
Restoration of freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz “paramount”: EU chief
Apr 13, 2026Brussels , April 13 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has underscored the critical need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing the restoration of maritime access as a top priority for the international...
