The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran-US war latest: US begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran warns Trump of ‘widespread consequences’

Vessels will be subject to ‘interception, diversion and capture’ the US military warned

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

The Independent UK · Apr 13

US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

US forces are enforcing a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a move experts deem an act of war. This directly impacts China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, and could cripple Iran's economy. While India's direct exposure is minimal, global energy markets…

The Times of India · Apr 13

‘Enjoy it now’: Iran warns of painful oil price surge as Trump escalates blockade threat

As Donald Trump threatened a naval blockade on Iran, Tehran responded with a stark warning on rising fuel costs. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said global consumers would soon feel the impact, writing on social media, “Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called ‘blockade’, soon you’ll be nostalgic…

The Times of India · Apr 13

Strait of Hormuz blockade explained: why is Trump threatening to block Iranian ports and how would it work?

Threat has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13

Along with ‘Ghost Murmur’, CIA used Pegasus spyware to mislead Iran during airman rescue: Report

The CIA reportedly used Israeli-made Pegasus spyware in a deception campaign to rescue a downed US airman in Iran. Fake messages were sent to Iranian forces, misleading them about the airman's location. The agency also allegedly employed a classified 'Ghost Murmur' technology to detect the airman's heartbeat from afar, a…

The Times of India · Apr 13

'I would hate to do it': Donald Trump weighs limited Iran strikes after negotiation talks collapse

President Trump is considering limited military strikes and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapsed over its nuclear program. While a full bombing campaign is less likely, a temporary blockade is being weighed. Trump indicated a willingness for diplomacy but also threatened Iran's infrastructure.

The Times of India · Apr 13

Would a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be legal?

With peace negotiations between the United States and Iran breaking down in Pakistan, the fragile ceasefire is again on the brink of collapse. US President Donald Trump has again upped the war rhetoric, saying the US navy will now blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Pakistan: BLA carries out first-ever attack on Coast Guard boat near Iran border, 3 killed

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch fighters on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a "new phase" of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security…

The Times of India · Apr 13

'Weak on crime': Donald Trump slams Pope Leo over 'enough of war' remark on Iran

President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy." Trump accused the pontiff of being soft on Iran's nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions, while the Pope had called for peace and dialogue amid global conflicts.

The Times of India · Apr 13