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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during the
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US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar
News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded a $904.6 million contract modification to Raytheon Technologies to support
Comments Off on Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran 0

Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran,
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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