Politics

Tehran remains defiant on Strait of Hormuz control as regional tensions peak

In a bold assertion of national sovereignty, a senior Iranian politician told that Tehran will never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

20 Apr 2026-11:34
President Aliyev: Azerbaijan is strengthening its role as key connectivity hub

Azerbaijan continues to pursue inclusive and sustainable development, President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

20 Apr 2026-10:39
Iranian FM accuses US of lacking seriousness in diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is pursuing what he described as malicious goals and lacks seriousness in its engagement with the Islamic Republic.

20 Apr 2026-10:24
Iran says Strait of Hormuz security comes at a cost

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that providing security in the Strait of Hormuz “is not free”, warning that restrictions on Iran’s oil exports would have wider consequences.

20 Apr 2026-10:03
Trump shifts to "No More Mr. Nice Guy" stance with new threats against Iran

The diplomatic standoff between Washington and Tehran reached a volatile turning point on April 20, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his rhetoric, declaring that the time for "Mr. Nice Guy" had ended.

20 Apr 2026-09:43
Iran will never surrender control of Strait of Hormuz, lawmaker says

Iran will never relinquish control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian lawmaker has said, describing the vital waterway as an inseparable part of the Islamic Republic’s national sovereignty that will remain under full Iranian authority.

20 Apr 2026-09:28
Iran clarifies passage rules for Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship turned back

The Iranian government has issued a formal clarification regarding the transit of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after a high-profile incident involving a Chinese-flagged cargo ship.

19 Apr 2026-17:41
India and Russia operationalize major pact to share military bases and troops

India and Russia have officially implemented a significant defense agreement that allows for the reciprocal exchange of logistics and the stationing of military personnel.

19 Apr 2026-17:34
Trump threatens "total destruction" of Iranian infrastructure as ceasefire wavers

The precarious peace in the Middle East was pushed to the brink on April 19, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to "knock out every single power plant and every single bridge" in Iran.

19 Apr 2026-16:45
Trump signs order to fast-track psychedelic treatments for veterans

On April 18, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order in the Oval Office designed to dramatically accelerate the research and regulatory review of psychedelic drugs, most notably the controversial compound ibogaine.

19 Apr 2026-16:36