Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, including oil tankers and merchant ships, citing a lack of security following renewed US strikes. The IRGC reported hitting two vessels attempting to pass through.
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) now issues permits for passage through the Strait of Hormuz 24/7. Shipowners or captains can apply anytime, with immediate permit issuance upon approval. This follows reports of 24 ships crossing the strait with permission in the past day.
Iran has suspended peace talks with the US in protest against Israel's offensive in Lebanon, threatening negotiations over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump suggested he was open to a halt in talks, stating "going silent would be very good."
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, destroying two IRGC boats and a missile launch site near Bandar Abbas, according to CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins via Fox News.
Roscosmos confirmed it will return US astronaut Mark Vande Hei to Earth on March 30 as planned, despite media doubts amid sanctions over Ukraine. Russia's Bank of Russia suggested Mastercard and Visa leave the market, while Finland's president offered to mediate dialogue with Russia.
Europol dismantled over 14,200 online posts and accounts linked to Iran's IRGC, restricting its main X account. The operation involved 19 countries and targeted the IRGC's digital network, which used cryptocurrency for financing and spanned multiple platforms.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target US sites if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media is reporting. It comes as Washington continues to wait for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position. Follow live.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has announced the strait of Hormuz could reopen following the end of ‘threats from aggressors’Job vacancies in the UK bounced back in March but remained near a five-year low, and openings for graduates slumped more than a third.UK job vacancies showed signs of recovery in March, rising 3.74% month-on-month to 752,711 – the second monthly increase after an extended period of decline, according to the job matching platform Adzuna. Yet despite this tentative rebound, the overall picture remains tough for job seekers. Vacancies are still 13.60% lower than in March 2025, and the market remains near its weakest level since 2021.Like BP last week, these are unearned windfall profits driven by Trump’s war with Iran.Equinor now wants to cash in even more by developing the Rosebank oil field, which would be a terrible deal for the UK. This government must put the needs of the British public – for affordable energy and a safe climate – ahead of this Norwegian oil giant’s relentless pursuit of profit. Continue reading...
Iranian FA (FFIRI) chief Mehdi Taj says Fifa must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are not insulted by the United States if the national team are to travel to the country to play at the World Cup in June. An FFIRI delegation, including Taj, turned back from the Canadian border last week because of what they said was disrespectful treatment at the hands of immigration officials as they tried to attend the Fifa Congress in Vancouver. Taj said the decision to return...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that diverting ships to other routes is unsafe
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday the US must choose between an impossible military operation or a bad deal with Tehran, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled after one round of direct peace talks. Iran submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan including a 30-day framework for resolving issues, demanding US force withdrawal from Iran's periphery, lifting of naval blockade, unfreezing assets, and easing sanctions. Trump said he would review the plan but couldn't imagine it being acceptable, warning US action remains a possibility if Iran misbehaves. The ceasefire has held since April 8.
The world’s eyes have been fixed on the oil tankers clogging the Strait of Hormuz. But the US-Israel war on Iran has exposed a quieter vulnerability: the undersea cables that form the digital backbone of the Middle East. Last week, a media outlet affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps highlighted that the strait functioned not only as a crucial chokepoint for oil and gas shipments but also as an essential corridor for internet communications. The outlet warned that damage to...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s footballers will be welcome at this year’s World Cup, distancing the US from a proposal that Italy could take Iran’s place. Rubio denied Washington had asked Iran not to attend, but warned some delegation members with ties to the IRGC may be barred. The proposal from US special envoy Paolo Zampolli was dismissed by Italy.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two vessels, MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz. The Epaminondas was bound for Gujarat, India, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions despite recent ceasefire efforts.
The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz only hours after its reopening is a tactic by Iran to gain leverage over the United States before possible negotiations, according to Chinese analysts. With the clock counting down to the end of a two-week ceasefire with the US on Wednesday, a deal with Washington was still possible and the likelihood of Tehran imposing a toll on the waterway was low, they added. The assessment came as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that...
