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Iran claims it replenishes missile launchers faster than before Operation Roaring Lion - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:58:48 GMT

Israel and the US are also preparing for the possibility that war will resume with Iran, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz threaten peace negotiations, a source told Israel's N12 news.

Iran attacks an Indian-flagged vessels as transmission suggests ship had permission to cross Hormuz

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:32:28 GMT

The two Indian-flagged vessels were attempting to carry crude oil across the strait when they came under attack, India's External Affairs Ministry confirmed in a statement.

Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:11:54 GMT

Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.

US 'more coordinated' with China amid Hormuz struggle than people assume, fmr. Navy commander says

BY 103FM — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:11:20 GMT

He also said Iran’s longstanding claim that it controls the Strait of Hormuz is being challenged by American military superiority in the area.

Iran-US talks deepened understanding but mistrust remains, parliament speaker Ghalibaf says

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:24:17 GMT

Some of the main disagreements during the talks, Ghalibaf said, were focused on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson calls out EU on international law violation claims

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:05:58 GMT

Baghaei was responding to an X/Twitter post by Kaja Kallas, who had written that "Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge."

Iran split over Strait of Hormuz as IRGC challenges foreign minister Araghchi

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:24:50 GMT

“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.

Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz control, accuses US of breaching terms - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:55:26 GMT

Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.

Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse

BY REUTERS — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:45:06 GMT

Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.

Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies

BY REUTERS AND GOLDIE KATZ — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:52:45 GMT

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”

Trump says Iran agreed to stop funding Hamas, Hezbollah, will hand over uranium

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN AND REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:17:40 GMT

Iran has "agreed to everything," said Trump, adding that the current US blockade against Iranian traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a deal is reached.

Without Chinese help, it will take years for Iran to have thousands of missiles

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:30 GMT

Iran lost hundreds of billions, which could destabilize vulnerable Mojtaba Khamenei; 60% uranium to be removed in US deal.

Strait of Hormuz open for all ships following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Trump confirms

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:12:40 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ships wanting to cross the Strait will need to do so on the coordinated route announced by the Islamic regime.

021kid: Bringing Iran's revolution to the London drill scene

BY ALEX WINSTON — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:06:26 GMT

IRAN AFFAIRS: From Tehran’s underground to London’s drill scene, 021kid is using UK music to show the world Iran’s revolution.

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

BY REUTERS — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:48:38 GMT

Two dozen jets, along with Pakistan's Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance, were deployed to escort the Iranian delegation back from Islamabad.

Peace talks between US, Iran could take six months, officials tell Bloomberg

BY TZVI JASPER AND REUTERS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:19:07 GMT

The officials recommended that the existing ceasefire between the US and Iran be extended, so as to allow for a more suitable timeframe in which to make the deal.

Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer

BY STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:48:02 GMT

As of April 15, Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, the Red Sea remains under credible threat, and both waterways are central to the strategic contest now unfolding.

Pakistan's role in advancing US-Iran talks watched by Gulf nations amid rising tensions - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:38 GMT

Meanwhile, at sea, US Central Command says the US blockade of Iran is working. Iran claims that at least one Iranian supertanker had crossed the blockade line and made it to Iran’s Imam Khomeini port

Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:57 GMT

Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.

US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:47:33 GMT

The deployment reportedly includes a carrier strike group with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, alongside roughly 4,200 Marines.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

BY REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:35 GMT

The Senate voted 52-47 not to advance the war powers resolution, underscoring his party's continuing support for the Republican president's war policy more than six weeks after the war began.

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:25:57 GMT

The war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran arrested 35 members of alleged 'Zionist spy cell', regime's intelligence ministry claims

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:27:44 GMT

Iran detains multiple terror cells, including one linked to Mossad, seizing explosives and firearms across several provinces, the regime's Intelligence Ministry claimed.

Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn

BY OMID HABIBINIA/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:12:22 GMT

An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.

US did not agree to extend Iran ceasefire yet, official tells 'Post' amid contradicting reports

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND GOLDIE KATZ — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:31:38 GMT

According to Iranian state media, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson also asserted that reports of a ceasefire extension are unconfirmed.

China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:04:23 GMT

Beijing can draw on stockpiles and replace some Iranian crude, but Trump’s naval squeeze is turning endurance into leverage.

Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report

BY REUTERS AND SHOSHANA BAKER — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:58:29 GMT

A new report reveals Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving it the ability to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during the recent war, including air and naval facilities.

Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending amid ceasefire deal

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:59:19 GMT

The US President's remarks come as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume on Thursday.

US destroyer intercepts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:34:18 GMT

The tankers were blocked amid US President Donald Trump's blockade of Iranian ports, which aims to pressure Iran to end its closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight, but progress being made, says Vance

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:23:16 GMT

Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance described talks in Islamabad as unprecedented, adding that meetings "at that level" hadn't occurred between the US and Iran in 47 years.