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  Comments Off on US President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz 0

  US President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that China is pleased with the move, as tensions over Iran and global oil routes continue to shape international diplomacy ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit next month.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX 0

  Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX

  Europe, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense interceptors, as Kyiv faces growing pressure to strengthen its protection against ongoing Russian attacks.
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  Comments Off on Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war 0

  Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talks with Chinese officials, as the war involving Iran and rising tensions in the Middle East dominate the global agenda.
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  Comments Off on Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 30 years in US as fighting continues 0

  Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 30 years in US as fighting continues

  Middle East, News, US April 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  Lebanon and Israel began their first direct diplomatic negotiations in more than three decades on April 14, 2026, in Washington, marking a rare and significant engagement between two countries that remain formally at war.
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  Comments Off on NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission 0

  NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission

  Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian ports, choosing instead to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict ends.
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  Comments Off on Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit 0

  Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, including climate change, security, and conflict resolution. His comments came on April 13, 2026, during his fourth state visit to China.
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  Comments Off on Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule 0

  Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule

  Europe, News April 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orban, has lost power after 16 years, following a decisive election victory by opposition leader Peter Magyar and his center-right Tisza party.
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  Comments Off on US orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse 0

  US orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse

  Middle East, News, US April 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation after high-level talks with Iran failed to produce an agreement to end six weeks of war.
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  Comments Off on US and Iran fail to reach deal after high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan 0

  US and Iran fail to reach deal after high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after high-level direct talks in Pakistan on April 11-12, 2026, marking a major setback in efforts to end their six-week war despite a fragile two-week ceasefire in place.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production 0

  Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production

  News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of War has signed a $4.7 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin to accelerate production of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor, as demand for air defense systems continues to rise amid global conflicts.

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