Iran accuses the United States of breaching a ceasefire after an alleged attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Oman, vowing retaliation, after President Donald Trump said U.S. forces seized and disabled a vessel trying to bypass the blockade.
Iran has executed two men accused of working with Israel’s Mossad and planning attacks inside the country, according to the judiciary’s Mizan news outlet.
The men, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were said to be part of a spy network and had received training abroad, including in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
They were convicted of charges including “enmity against God” and cooperation with hostile groups, with their death sentences upheld by the Supreme Court before being carried out, Mizan said.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he held a “constructive conversation” with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the evolving regional situation.
Islamabad reiterated its commitment to supporting dialogue and regional stability amid the escalating crisis.
"The global economy cannot withstand further uncertainty," Abu Dhabi National Oil Company CEO, Sultan Al Jaber said, warning the vital shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz must not operate under threat.
“Hormuz belongs to the world. It must be returned to the world, exactly as it was,” he wrote, as tensions escalate around the key oil transit route.
The United Arab Emirates has begun talks with the United States over a potential financial backstop as the war with Iran threatens deeper economic fallout, according to the The Wall Street Journal.
The report said Emirati officials are exploring options such as a dollar liquidity arrangement, though Reuters could not independently verify the discussions.
A ship belonging to France’s CMA CGM was among vessels fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, the company confirmed, describing the incident as “warning shots” and saying the crew is safe.
President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire, adding that French and British vessels were targeted.
Iran has accused the United States of breaching a ceasefire after an alleged attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Gulf of Oman.
State media, citing Khatam al-Anbiya, said the vessel was travelling from China to Iran when it came under fire.
“The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will soon respond,” a spokesperson said, calling the incident “armed piracy.”
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A coalition led by a pro-Russian Eurosceptic was on track to form Bulgaria’s next government preliminary results from the Balkan nation’s parliamentary elections showed on Monday (20 April).
Pope Leo XIV has urged Angolans to move beyond decades of division, as tens of thousands gathered for Mass and prayers during his visit to the country. Speaking to large crowds near Luanda on Sunday (19 April), the pope described Angola as a “beautiful yet wounded country”.
Concerns grew on Monday (20 April) that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, due to expire on Tuesday, might not hold after Washington’s Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade of Iranian ports, with Tehran vowing to retaliate.
Police said a gunman shot dead seven of his own children and another child early on Sunday morning in Shreveport in Louisiana. The victims were aged from about one and 14-years.
Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots have demonstrated improvements in speed, balance and autonomous navigation after completing a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday (19 April), in a showcase of the country’s fast-developing robotics sector.
The U.S. Navy has forcibly intercepted and boarded the Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach the ongoing naval blockade. President Trump confirmed that the vessel was neutralised and seized by Marines following a direct strike on its engine room.
Two Indian-flagged ships were shot at in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, India's Foreign Ministry said, as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, less than 24 hours after reopening the 167km long sea passage, which is essential for global trade.
Six people have been killed after a man opened fire in a supermarket in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday (18 April). Ukraine's Security Service said it was investigating the incident as a "terrorist act."
Global leaders and diplomats gathered in southern Türkiye on 17 April for the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, focusing on uncertainty, conflict, and the future of global cooperation.
Concerns grew on Monday (20 April) that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, due to expire on Tuesday, might not hold after Washington’s Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade of Iranian ports, with Tehran vowing to retaliate.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rising as a ceasefire nears expiry with no agreement in place, amid reported attacks on vessels that have heightened fears of renewed conflict and disruption to global oil supplies.
Iran’s top negotiator has said recent talks with the United States have shown progress, but that major differences remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside escalating regional instability.
The U.S. Navy has forcibly intercepted and boarded the Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach the ongoing naval blockade. President Trump confirmed that the vessel was neutralised and seized by Marines following a direct strike on its engine room.
Lebanon and Israel have a “fundamentally incompatible” understanding of the ceasefire agreed on Thursday (16 April), Dr Nouran El-Bayaa has said.
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