Strait of Hormuz back to 'previous state' under 'control of armed forces,' says Iran, citing ongoing US blockade

'Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under the strict management and control of the armed forces,' says Revolutionary Guard Corps

Strait of Hormuz back to 'previous state' under 'control of armed forces,' says Iran, citing ongoing US blockade

'Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under the strict management and control of the armed forces,' says Revolutionary Guard Corps

UK, France to lead multinational mission to protect navigation of Hormuz 'as soon as conditions allow'

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Transfer of enriched uranium abroad unacceptable: Iran

Foreign Ministry says compensation for damages would be important element in negotiations17 April 2026

US sanctions 7 ‘Iran-aligned’ Iraqi militia commanders

All property of blocked individuals that is in US, or held or controlled by US persons, is frozen, says Treasury Department17 April 2026

Hezbollah parliamentary bloc affirms commitment to ceasefire with Israel if it covers all of Lebanon

'Loyalty to the Resistance' bloc says ceasefire reached largely due to Iranian pressure and diplomatic contacts17 April 2026

US military completes handover of major bases in Syria, says Central Command

'US forces have completed turning over all of our major bases in Syria,' spokesman Tim Hawkins tells Anadolu17 April 2026

Netanyahu says Israel’s 'mission' against Hezbollah not over despite ceasefire with Lebanon

'There are things we plan to do regarding the remaining rocket threat and the drone threat, which I will not detail,' Premier Netanyahu says, despite Trump's commitments to actively prohibit Israel from carrying out more attacks on Lebanon17 April 2026

Pakistan seeks ‘permanent’ end to war, urges US, Iran to show ‘flexibility’

More than 80% of work done,’ Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar tells Antalya Diplomacy Forum, highlighting Pakistan’s mediation between US, Iran17 April 2026

Türkiye's President Erdogan, Syrian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, latest developments in Syria

Syria should remain outside the conflicts in the region, Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges17 April 2026

Unlawful attacks on Iran increased security risks in region: President Erdogan

Türkiye to continue efforts to preserve ceasefire, ensure lasting peace, says Erdogan in meetings with Pakistani, Qatari leaders17 April 2026

1 killed, several injured in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

10-day ceasefire announced by Trump took effect early Friday17 April 2026

Lebanon says death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 rises to 2,294

98 killed, 359 others wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon over past 24 hours, says Health Ministry17 April 2026

Strait of Hormuz back to 'previous state' under 'control of armed forces,' says Iran, citing ongoing US blockade

'Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under the strict management and control of the armed forces,' says Revolutionary Guard Corps

Strait of Hormuz back to 'previous state' under 'control of armed forces,' says Iran, citing ongoing US blockade

'Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under the strict management and control of the armed forces,' says Revolutionary Guard Corps

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US adviser says Gaza Board of Peace is ‘great success story,’ complements UN role

Middle East solutions must be led by region, says EU representative for Gulf

UNIFIL launches probe after being attacked by 'non-state actors' in southern Lebanon

Iran developing nuclear weapon would create ‘proliferation cascade’ in Middle East, EU envoy warns

Lebanese president condemns attack on UN peacekeepers that killed French soldier

French soldier killed in attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon: Macron

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