TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran warned that continued acts of blockade and maritime piracy by the United States will trigger a strong response from the Iranian Armed Forces.
The fragile truce in Lebanon was extended after talks in Washington this week but has since come under threat as both Israel and Hezbollah have traded attacks.
What levers can Turkey use against Israel if their war of words escalates? Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Sat, 04/25/2026 - 11:30 Ankara could hinder the flow of Azeri oil and restrict access to its airspace Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a meeting in New York, on 20 September 2023 (Handout/Turkish Presidency Press Office/AFP) Off The war of words between Turkey and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, exposing a deepening rift between the two regional powers. The latest round of hostiles began when the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office filed charges against 35 individuals, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for last year's attack against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
Israel continues attacks and demolitions in south Lebanon The Israeli army attacked the town of Yohmor al-Shafiq in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon with “heavy artillery shelling”, the Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported. Israeli forces have also blown up buildings in the city of Bint Jbeil, according to Al Jazeera Arabic.
Lebanon is a house divided as its leaders negotiate and Hezbollah fights on Submitted by Paul Khalifeh on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:36 Lebanon pursues talks with Israel as Hezbollah resists in the south, and the spectre of civil war is re-emerging in political discourse Shaza, sister of Hezbollah fighter Abed el Aziz Swaidan, and Elissa, his fiancée, attend his funeral amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, on 23 April 2026 (Zohra Bensemra/Reuters) Off Hezbollah continues to resist the Israeli invasion while Lebanon 's official leadership moves towards negotiations with Israel, exposing two sharply opposed visions within the country. Despite the 10-day ceasefire that came into effect on 16 April, Israeli forces have continued their operations, with Hezbollah maintaining its retaliation. Thirty-seven Israeli soldiers were wounded in 24 hours, and two were killed.
Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States. Speaking to reporters in London on Friday evening, Fidan said mine‑clearing work would be carried out by a technical team from various countries, to be formed after an agreement. The minister said Turkey viewed such efforts positively in principle as a humanitarian duty.
DNIPRO, Ukraine -- Deadly Russian air strikes pounded Ukraine's eastern city of Dnipro for more than 12 hours overnight on April 25, marking the fourth consecutive day of attacks on the country's key volunteer hub.
Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war Iran's defence ministry said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war. "Our military power today is a dominant force, and the enemy is looking for a face-saving way to escape the war quagmire it has become trapped in," media outlet ISNA quoted a ministry spokesperson as saying.
Israel threatens residents against returning to south Lebanon The Israeli army has once again threatened Lebanese residents against returning to their homes in southern Lebanon. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said access to areas around the Litani River, Wadi Salhania, and Saluki is “not permitted”. He added that the Israeli army continues to occupy large areas in southern Lebanon, with its control extending as far as the Litani River.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization has dismantled several teams linked to anti-revolutionary groups in western provinces of Iran, saying the were preparing the ground for enemy military action with backing from the US and Israel.
Iranian foreign minister has landed in Islamabad but his ministry says there will be no direct negotiations with the US envoy The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched strikes in three areas in southern Lebanon against what it claimed were Hezbollah rocket launchers. The strikes hit the villages of Deir al-Zahrani, Kfar Reman and al-Sama’iya, which are north of where IDF forces are located in southern Lebanon. Continue reading...
Iran says deep-buried 'bunker-buster' bomb neutralised An unexploded “bunker buster” bomb dropped during attacks on Iran has been safely neutralised in Yazd Province, according to Tasnim News Agency. The bomb was buried about 13 metres underground in a residential area after failing to detonate. Officials said the high-risk operation was carried out jointly by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and local bomb disposal units, successfully removing the threat without incident.
Washington, DC [US], April 25 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has characterised the ongoing conflict in Iran as 'a gift to the world', asserting that the American blockade of Iranian maritime traffic will persist 'as long as it takes.
SHANGHAI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Society of International Law on Saturday issued a statement on upholding international law and opposing the illegal use of force. The statement said that in recent months, there have been grave instances of illegal use of force in Latin America and the Middle East.
Psychological prohibitions against endangering civilian reactors and other infrastructure are becoming dangerously thin Four decades after a failed experiment in Soviet Ukraine led to a world-shaking radiation disaster and made Chernobyl infamous, the psychological safeguards protecting nuclear facilities from military action are weaker than ever.
Iran says large share of missile capability remains unused Iran’s defence ministry said a significant portion of the country’s missile capabilities remains unused, while highlighting domestic production of more than 1,000 types of weapons, according to Press TV. Spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik said Iran maintains a high level of defensive and retaliatory readiness despite heavy engagement during the recent conflict with the United States and Israel. He said weapons production is spread across the country and supported by thousands of companies, adding that even damage to facilities would not halt output.
Thousands of sailors stranded as maritime standoff at Hormuz continues Thousands of sailors from India and other countries have been left stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as escalating tensions disrupt one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The situation comes amid increased military activity and uncertainty over safe passage through the waterway. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had seized a vessel identified as “Epaminodes”, suspected of links to the United States military, while US Central Command reported intercepting a ship heading towards an Iranian port.
Arrests reported amid Israeli operations in West Bank Israeli forces carried out raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, including three in Nablus, according to Wafa. A young man was also detained in the village of Salem, where shots were fired and his vehicle was damaged. The report said that additional arrests were reported in al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, while Israeli forces also entered Tuqu near Bethlehem and blocked access to surrounding areas.
Moscow [Russia], April 25 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the United States has openly acknowledged that its military involvement in various nations, including Iran and Venezuela, is driven primarily by an interest in oil. According to a report by Al Jazeera, Lavrov noted that 'The United States has officially stated that no one can dictate to it.
"Sentiment is likely to remain weak at least until the Iran war is resolved," said Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. "Gas prices will remain high, if not go higher. Airlines are cutting back flights and raising prices, just as people are planning their summer vacations.
