Only civilian vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz via designated routes, with IRGC Navy's permission: Iranian media
Only civilian vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz via designated routes, with IRGC Navy's permission: Iranian media
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Israeli army says entire country to move to full activity amid ceasefire
The Israeli army announced Friday afternoon that the entire country will move to full activity levels "with no restrictions," in accordance with the guidelines.
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Trump says naval blockade to remain in full force until transaction with Iran 100 pct complete
Trump says naval blockade to remain in full force until transaction with Iran 100 pct complete
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Iranian FM says passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for duration of ceasefire
Iranian FM says passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for duration of ceasefire
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Lebanese president warns negotiations at critical juncture, urges unified Lebanese position
Direct negotiations are at a sensitive and pivotal stage, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday, stressing the need for a unified national stance.
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2nd round of US-Iran talks likely to take place on Sunday in Islamabad: report
2nd round of US-Iran talks likely to take place on Sunday in Islamabad: report
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Lebanese president says direct negotiations at sensitive stage, calls for unified national stance
BEIRUT, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that ongoing direct negotiations are at a sensitive phase and underscored the need for a unified national stance in the coming period, according to a presidency statement.
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The appliance of science - Scottish children enthused by festival
The Edinburgh Science Festival has been a mainstay of the event calendar in the Scottish capital for 35 years. Taking over venues across the city, it's a chance for young and old to look at science with fresh eyes. And it's certainly popular.
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Iran asks Islamic countries not to let Israel use their land against Muslims
TEHRAN, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Islamic countries to prevent Israel from using their lands against Muslims, according to a statement posted on the presidential office's website on Friday.Iran considers all Muslim states as its brothers, seeks lasting peace and stability in the West Asia region, and insists on safeguarding its people's rights within international law, Pezeshkian told visiting Pakistan Army Chief Asim on Thursday, according to the statement.Pezeshkian noted that Iran's targeting of U.S. military bases in the region during the war with the United States and Israel was an action taken within the framework of defense necessities and in response to the conditions imposed on the country. In addition to U.S. military assets, Iran inflicted damage to civilian and energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.He condemned the U.S. and Israeli criminal and illegal aggression against Iran, saying it was launched against Iran without any reason.During the meeting, Pezeshkian praised Pakistan's effective role in mediating a ceasefire between Iran and the United States and hosting their subsequent peace talks.Munir arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation as part of ongoing efforts to mediate U.S.-Iran talks.Pezeshkian noted that the war is in no party's interest, adding that the United States will not achieve victory and that other countries will suffer serious material damage and losses.Pezeshkian said the United States and Israel have resorted to hostile and provocative actions ever since he took office as Iran's president in July 2024, adding that Iran, however, has never sought instability in the region and seeks to develop brotherly ties with the neighboring and regional states.He underlined the Iranian people's distrust of the United States owing to the frequent violations of its commitments, attacking Iran in the middle of negotiations and ass...
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Wadagni wins Benin presidential election with 94.27 pct of vote: constitutional court
Romuald Wadagni has won Benin's presidential election with 94.27 percent of valid votes, according to provisional results announced on Thursday afternoon by the country's Constitutional Court.
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Israeli DM says army to retain positions in Lebanon amid ceasefire
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday in a statement that Israeli forces will continue to hold all areas they have "cleared and seized" in Lebanon, underscoring that military operations against Hezbollah are not yet complete, despite a ceasefire
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Israeli defense minister says disarming Hezbollah 'by military or diplomatic means' remains central objective: media
Israeli defense minister says disarming Hezbollah 'by military or diplomatic means' remains central objective: media
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Strait of Hormuz blockade impact could be far-reaching: expert
The impact of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be far-reaching, affecting multiple industries, disrupting global supply chains and slowing economic growth, in addition to pushing up global oil prices, an energy economics expert said in an interview with People’s Daily on Tuesday.
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US blockade of Hormuz violates international law, says Russian spokesperson
The US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a unilateral and illegitimate measure that contradicts international law, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
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