Oil prices surge as Gulf tensions escalate
TEHRAN, Iran - U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces are in the early stages of Project Freedom, an initiative launched Monday by U.
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"US' decision-making space limited": says Iran's IRGC
Tehran [Iran], May 4 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the US has limited choices with regards to the war in Iran. The IRGC said that the US is losing its support with Russia, China and Europe.
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Macron urges coordinated US-Iran reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid "Project Freedom" tensions
Yerevan [Armenia], May 4 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has called upon the United States and Iran to facilitate a 'coordinated' reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a directive from his US counterpart Donald Trump for the military to 'guide' vessels through the strategic channel, according to Al Jazeera.
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UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC national carrier while transiting Strait of Hormuz
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported.
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Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike media
Tehran previously warned Washington to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz A US Navy patrol boat has been hit by two Iranian missiles not far from the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings to stay out of the critical waterway, Fars News Agency has reported. It claimed that the boat was "forced to retreat," without providing information on the damage.
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Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike - media
Tehran previously warned Washington to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz A US Navy patrol boat has been hit by two Iranian missiles not far from the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings to stay out of the critical waterway, Fars News Agency has reported.
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Iran vows kinetic response to Trump's "Project Freedom" naval mission in Hormuz Strait
Tehran [Iran], May 4 (ANI): The Iranian military has asserted that 'the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and that any safe passage and navigation in any situation will be carried out in coordination with the armed forces'.
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US media highlights Trump's shift from "escort" to "guide" in Project Freedom amid efficacy doubts
Washington, DC [US], May 4 (ANI): Prominent American news outlets have drawn attention to the specific terminology employed by the Trump administration regarding its latest naval initiative in the Strait of Hormuz, noting a deliberate preference for the word 'guide' instead of 'escort'.
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Trump rejects Iranian peace offer
The US president says Tehrans proposed path to de-escalation is not acceptable US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan previously conveyed via Pakistani intermediaries. The back-and-forth has so far resulted a deadlock in which neither party appears to be willing to budge.
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US threatens sanctions over payments to Iran for Hormuz passage
Some vessels have reportedly paid for safe passage through the chokepoint The US has threatened to sanction shipping companies that pay Iran tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE welcomes FAO decision to condemn Iran over disruption to global food, agriculture supply chains
ROME, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE welcomed the decision adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council, at a Special Session of the Council, as part of a UAE-led initiative, together with GCC Member States and partners, which included a condemnation of Iran's actions that jeopardise food security.
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Pakistani, Iranian FMs discuss regional situation, Islamabad's diplomatic manoeuvres
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 4 (ANI): Amidst shifting regional dynamics, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reportedly held a telephonic discussion with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to review the prevailing situation in the Middle East. According to Al Arabiya, the conversation focused on the current regional atmosphere and the diplomatic manoeuvres being undertaken by Islamabad.
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Rubio to visit Italy and Vatican to ease friction after Trump's clashes with Pope and Meloni: Report
Washington, DC [US], May 4 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic mission to the Vatican and Italy this week, according to Fox News. The visit is intended to stabilise relationships following a series of public disagreements involving President Donald Trump, Pope Leo, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Green start to May, Nifty open above 24000, Sensex jumps 300 pts amid voting results of 5 states
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 4 (ANI): The domestic stock markets began the month of May on a positive note, with both benchmark indices opening in the green as investors tracked state election results and global developments. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,063. 55, rising 66 points or 0.
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Second Iranian supertanker evades US Navy blockade to reach Indonesian waters, says TankerTrackers
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 4 (ANI): An oil shipping monitoring firm has reported that a second Iranian Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) has successfully evaded the US Navy and is currently navigating Indonesian waters towards the Riau Archipelago. In a report shared on X, TankerTrackers. com stated that the vessel, identified as the DERYA, is traversing the Lombok Strait in Indonesia.
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"Time to forcefully respond": US Senator Lindsey Graham backs Trump's "Project Freedom" against Iran
Washington, DC [US], May 4 (ANI): Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly endorsed Donald Trump's latest maritime initiative, dubbed 'Project Freedom', which authorises American forces to provide safe passage for vessels currently trapped within the Strait of Hormuz. The senior lawmaker's backing comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to resolve the regional crisis.
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US Denies Naval Ship Hit By Iranian Missiles
New posts 13:34 Situation In Hormuz Still 'Critical' Says Shipping Security Monitor The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)shipping security monitor has issued a Joint Maritime Information Centeradvisorysaying conditions for transiting the Strait of Hormuz remain critical amid ongoing r
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Two cargo vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz monitor
A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft and a tanker hit by projectiles hours apart, UKMTO says Two cargo ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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Iran "suffocating" under economic blockade, oil infrastructure "starting to creak": US Treasury Secretary
Washington, DC [US], May 4 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that America is currently 'suffocating' Iran through intense financial and economic constraints, predicting that the leadership in Tehran is nearing a point of collapse. In an interview with Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures, the Treasury Secretary indicated that the pressure campaign has reached a critical phase.
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US to guide neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz Trump
Initiative dubbed Project Freedom aims to rescue neutral vessels stranded since the start of the war with Iran The US will guide third-party ships through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump has said, describing the move as a humanitarian effort to help stranded crews.