Iran

Strait of Hormuz
US-Israel-Iran War Enters Fragile New Phase; Third US Carrier Arrives, Trump Issues 'Shoot and Kill'
by NE - Apr 24, 2026

The US-Israel-Iran war, now nearly two months old, remains in a tenuous ceasefire strained by fresh explosions over Tehran, a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a third US carrier deployment, Trump's 'shoot and kill' order against Iranian boats, and oil prices surging past $106 per barrel.

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Ministry of Defence Building
UK, France Lead 30-Nation Military Planning Conference in London for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
by NE - Apr 22, 2026

More than 30 nations met at the UK’s Northwood headquarters to draft a UK-France-led plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on command, mine-clearing and deployment amid ongoing disruption to energy markets and supply chains.

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UN General Assembly
UN General Assembly Debates Strait of Hormuz Crisis After Veto by China and Russia
by NE - Apr 17, 2026

The UN General Assembly debated the Strait of Hormuz crisis after China and Russia vetoed a Security Council resolution, amid rising global tensions, economic disruptions, and urgent calls for de-escalation and protection of maritime navigation.

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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran Oil Networks, Cites Terror Financing Concerns
by NE - Apr 16, 2026

The United States imposed new sanctions targeting Iranian oil smuggling and financing networks, accusing Tehran of funding terrorist groups and evading restrictions, as Washington intensifies its “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran and its regional proxies.

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