Baltic and Scandinavian countries could be among those affected, sources have told the agency US officials have warned their European counterparts that the supply of previously contracted American arms could be delayed due to dwindling stockpiles as a result of the war on Iran, Reuters has reported, citing sources.
Baltic and Scandinavian countries could be among those affected, sources have told the agency US officials have warned their European counterparts that the supply of previously contracted American arms could be delayed due to dwindling stockpiles as a result of the war on Iran, Reuters has reported, citing sources.
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Three sailors were injured Tuesday by a fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Navy said Thursday.
Donald Trump’s ‘favourite field marshall’ Asim Munir has been a key figure in securing the US-Iran ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates Stepping off a plane on Wednesday evening, Field Marshal Asim Munir walked straight into the warm embrace of Iran’s foreign minister and chief negotiator, Abbas Araghchi. Dressed in full army fatigues, the powerful chief of Pakistan’s military cut an unusual figure as a beacon for peace. Yet that was just the role he intended to play.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said the Iranian Armed Forces remain in full combat readiness with their finger on the trigger, warning that any act of aggression by the US and the Zionist regime will be met with a decisive and devastating response.
Bern [Switzerland], April 17 (ANI): The Middle East could take upto two years to restore lost energy production following the war with Iran, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as reported by Switzerland's Neue Zuercher Zeitung newspaper.
Many in the Iranian capital feel trapped between war with the US and the brutality of the regime’s repression Like many in Tehran, Mehdi, 36, an IT professional, had fled the capital in the early days of the war to stay with relatives in the north. Returning to the city, he was confronted by bombed-out buildings, debris and rubble still scattered across the roads. His home has been damaged by the blasts, the glass shattered and bedroom window frames blown out.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that preserving financial stability under wartime conditions requires full coordination among monetary policy institutions, as 40 days of brutal US-Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged infrastructures.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A bomb threat targeting the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV's brother was reported and later deemed unsubstantiated, police said, amid escalating rhetoric following US President Donald Trump's public attacks on the pontiff over his opposition to the war with Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and called upon all parties to observe its provisions, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
Macron expresses concern that Israel-Lebanon ceasefire 'already undermined' French President Emmanuel Macron backed the ceasefire announced on Thursday, but aired concern that it may already be compromised due to ongoing military operations. "I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as announced by President Trump yesterday," Macron wrote in a post on X. "I also express my concern that it may already be undermined by the continuation of military operations," he added.
Israel carries out 'massive' demolition in south Lebanon despite ceasefire The Israeli army carried out a "massive" demolition in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam on Friday, the official Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported. Hours after a ceasefire came into effect, Israeli forces conducted a large-scale detonation in the town, located in the Marjayoun district.
Tens of thousands return to southern Lebanon: Report Tens of thousands of those displaced from southern Lebanon are reportedly returning to their areas following a ceasefire deal with Israel, Anadolu Agency reports. Footage circulating online shows citizens in droves driving back to their homes, despite earlier statements by the Lebanese army cautioning against returning to southern villages and towns due to Israeli attacks.
Europe has capacity to clear mines in Hormuz Strait, French Defence Minister says French Defence Minister said on Friday that European countries, such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France, have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "There are capabilities to provide fully supported escort services – that is to say, in no way offensive, of course – for ships to ensure safe passage through the strait; that is what will be debated today in Paris," Catherine Vautrin told French TV station TF1 France and the UK are set to hold an international summit, with French President Emmanuel Macron's office indicating that about 30 countries will attend Friday’s talks, including some from the Middle East and Asia.
Australia did not receive US request to join operations against Iran Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday that his country did not receive any "new requests" from the Washington to participate in military operations against Iran. The remark comes in response to criticism from US President Donald Trump, who expressed he is "not happy with Australia" because it was "not there when we asked them to be there" in regards to the Strait of Hormuz. Treasurer of Australia, Jim Chalmers, told reporters in Washington that he is not aware of any formal request from the US regarding this matter.
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, stressing the need for the complete withdrawal of the Israeli regime from occupied areas in southern Lebanon, the release of all prisoners, and the return of displaced persons to their homes.
Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has highlighted the role of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the ongoing US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea. In a post on X on Friday, CENTCOM said, 'USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16.
Admiral Brad Cooper says the allies have "exceeded" their military objectives in the war with Iran US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper has praised Israel and Arab states hosting American bases as "exceptional" allies in the war against Iran.
