Paris [France], April 13 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative aimed at restoring free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid uncertainties over the virtual control of the strategic waterway between the US and Iran.
UK and France plan naval mission over Strait of Hormuz The UK and France will co-host talks this week aimed at restoring what they claim will be safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron said discussions would focus on a potential multinational naval deployment designed to protect maritime traffic without engaging in the conflict. "This strictly defensive mission, which will be separate from the warring parties, is intended to be deployed as soon as the situation allows," Macron said.
Israeli strike kills three in Gaza Israeli forces have killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza, as mediators hold talks with Hamas to salvage a US-brokered “ceasefire” deal. Medics say the strike hit a group of men gathered outside a school in Deir el-Balah, in central Gaza. More than 750 Palestinians have been killed since the deal began.
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 13 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified its operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, expanding targeted ground actions in the Bint Jbeil area.
After 21 hours of talks, Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran had not reached a deal to end the war.
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Israel could act against Syria after Iran war, Turkish foreign minister says Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:13 Hakan Fidan says reconstruction, internal stability and the risk of future Israeli action remain among Syria’s most pressing challenges Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks in Doha on 19 March 2026 (Karim Jaafar/AFP) Off Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that he believes Israel will act against Syria when the time is right, adding that Damascus has taken the right diplomatic track by engaging with both the US and the Israeli government to protect itself. Speaking during a live broadcast with Anadolu Agency, Fidan said that Damascus needs to build a system of governance that rests on strong foundations. “It needs to have a structure that embraces all segments of society,” he said.
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 13 (ANI): Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen has called for expanding the country's military strikes on Lebanon to now include civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, arguing that the distinction between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah should no longer be maintained. He made these remarks first during an interview with Israeli journalist Ayala Hasson.
Turkey says Iran and US ‘sincere’ on ceasefire despite failed talks Turkey’s foreign minister says both Iran and the United States remain committed to reaching a ceasefire, despite the collapse of Pakistan-mediated talks over the weekend. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Hakan Fidan said Ankara continues to engage with all sides involved in the negotiations. “Both sides are sincere about the ceasefire,” he said, adding that he has maintained direct contact with the parties.
Tehran [Iran], April 13 (ANI): Iran on Monday strongly criticised US plans to impose a blockade on its ports, warning that maritime security across the Persian Gulf region would be jeopardised if its own security is threatened.
TEL AVIV According to the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu was accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of S
To move from a fragile ceasefire toward a more durable peace, Washington will need to abandon the contradictory approach of negotiating while simultaneously escalating pressure. What is required instead is consistency, restraint and a genuine commitment to rebuilding trust, without which the prospects for lasting stability will be dim.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's UN ambassador condemned the Israeli assassination of Kamal Kharrazi, a prominent Iranian diplomat and former foreign minister, as a blatant act of state-sponsored terrorism that violates international law.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 13 (ANI): Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan summoned the Ambassador of Iraq to Saudi Arabia, Safia AlSouhail on Sunday (local time). AlSouhail and Farhan talked about continued attacks and blatant threats against the nation. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ms.
Beirut [Lebanon], April 13 (ANI): Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance claimed responsibility for carrying out 43 military operations against Israeli positions and troop concentrations on Sunday, saying the strikes were in response to alleged ceasefire violations and continued Israeli military activity in Lebanon, Iranian State Media Press TV reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, accusing the pontiff of owing his election to American influence and expressing dissatisfaction with the pope’s opposition to US actions against Venezuela and his broader anti-war position.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Facing unprecedented losses in its aerial refueling fleet due to Iran’s decisive counterstrikes, the US Air Force has been forced to dig up 68-year-old KC-135 tanker relics from its desert graveyard.
Efforts to secure a lasting end to hostilities between the United States and Iran have stalled after prolonged negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough, casting doubt over a fragile ceasefire now entering its seventh week. The 21-hour talks concluded without agreement, with both sides accusing each other of responsibility for the impasse.
The US president has rebuked the pontiff over his criticism of the Iran war US President Donald Trump has criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling him "weak" and saying he should be grateful for his appointment as head of the Catholic Church, after the pontiff blasted his policies. Pope Leo has emerged as a critic of the US-Israeli attack against Iran launched in late February.
