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Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations with the United States, while a new confrontation -
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during theIran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed thatUS President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 -
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talksRussia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 -
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, includingSpanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockadingUS orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse
Middle East, News, US April 13, 2026 -
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a three-day tour of Gulf states with a series of high-levelUK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO allies following a closed-door meeting with NATOTrump sharply criticizes NATO over Iran war after meeting with Mark Rutte
Europe, News, US April 10, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend bombing operations against Iran for two weeks underUS suspends bombing of Iran as Pakistan secures two-week conditional ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 8, 2026 -
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has openly backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a high-profileUS Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary days before elections to back Viktor Orban
Europe, News, US April 8, 2026














