Top AI-curated stories from Azadi Wire, ranked by importancehttps://azadiwire.org/enhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-strikes-76-areas-lebanon-21-killedhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-strikes-76-areas-lebanon-21-killedIsrael strikes 76 areas in Lebanon, 21 killed Israeli air and artillery attacks struck 76 cities, towns and areas across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing 21 people and injuring 29, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said. The strikes began at dawn and affected multiple regions of the country, officials said. The death toll in Lebanon has crossed 2,089 since the escalation began on 2 March 2026, as the new developments add to growing concerns about the impact of the Israeli war on civilians in Lebanon.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:58:01 GMTMiddle East EyeWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278984719/iran-tehran-us-israel-attack-destroyed-houseshttp://iranherald.com/news/278984719/iran-tehran-us-israel-attack-destroyed-houses(260415) -- TEHRAN, April 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 14, 2026 shows a vehicle and buildings destroyed in U. S. and Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:17:05 GMTIran HeraldWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278983949/over-10000-us-troops-enforce-blockade-on-vessels-to-and-from-iranian-portshttp://iranherald.com/news/278983949/over-10000-us-troops-enforce-blockade-on-vessels-to-and-from-iranian-portsWASHINGTON, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The U. S. Central Command said Tuesday that more than 10,000 troops are executing the mission to blockade ships entering and departing Iranian ports, impartially targeting vessels of all nations.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:24 GMTIran HeraldWarhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-wreaks-havoc-global-economy-and-could-spark-recession-says-imfhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-wreaks-havoc-global-economy-and-could-spark-recession-says-imfIran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In its latest World Economic Outlook, a half-yearly update, the IMF downgraded most of its growth forecasts made three months earlier. It said that if the war is shortlived, global growth would be 3.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:21:37 GMTMiddle East EyeWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278983193/iea-report-says-iran-war-causing-worst-oil-shock-everhttp://iranherald.com/news/278983193/iea-report-says-iran-war-causing-worst-oil-shock-everNew posts Featured entry 12:05 IEA Report Says Iran War Causing Worst Oil Shock Ever The International Energy Agency says global oil demand will shrink more than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic amid the most severe supply shock in history owing to the Iran war.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:00 GMTIran HeraldWarhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/14/middle-east-crisis-live-hezbollah-urges-lebanon-to-pull-out-of-talks-with-israel-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-beginshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/14/middle-east-crisis-live-hezbollah-urges-lebanon-to-pull-out-of-talks-with-israel-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-beginsHezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from the Lebanon-Israel talks in the US; Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes Welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf began on Monday, turning the six-week-old conflict between the US-Israeli coalition and Iran into a test of economic endurance. Trump said the blockade would be on all Iranian ports along the strait from Monday onward .Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:29:50 GMTThe GuardianWarhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/middleeast/blockade-hormuz-iran-united-states.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/middleeast/blockade-hormuz-iran-united-states.htmlEuropean countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:10:00 GMTNew York Times IranSanctionshttps://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010838649/trump-iran-strait-hormuz-blockade.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010838649/trump-iran-strait-hormuz-blockade.htmlPresident Trump said the U. S. began its blockade in the Straight of Hormuz on Monday.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:45:10 GMTNew York Times IranWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278981892/us-israeli-war-on-iran-could-push-32-million-into-poverty-unhttp://iranherald.com/news/278981892/us-israeli-war-on-iran-could-push-32-million-into-poverty-unThe global shock from energy, food, and trade disruption threatens the well-being of people in 162 countries, according to a UN report The US-Israeli war against Iran could push up to 32 million people into poverty worldwide, despite the current tentative ceasefire, as global economic shocks ripple far beyond the conflict zone, according to a new UN report.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:56:05 GMTIran HeraldWarhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/deadline-passes-for-us-blockade-on-ships-using-iranian-ports-to-beginhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/deadline-passes-for-us-blockade-on-ships-using-iranian-ports-to-beginIran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition scheduled to start on Monday evening Middle East crisis – live updates The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf was due to take effect on Monday evening, turning the six-week-old conflict between the US-Israeli coalition and Iran into a test of economic endurance. US Central Command (Centcom) made no formal announcement of the start of the blockade but had said it would take effect at 5. 30pm Iranian time (3pm UK time) on Monday, and would apply to any ships entering or departing Iranian ports or coastal areas, while ships using non-Iranian ports would not be impeded.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:59:24 GMTThe GuardianWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278981719/us-naval-blockade-against-iran-begins-ukmto-confirms-enforcement-at-iranian-portshttp://iranherald.com/news/278981719/us-naval-blockade-against-iran-begins-ukmto-confirms-enforcement-at-iranian-portsWashington, DC [US], April 13 (ANI): The American military naval blockade against Iran has officially commenced following the expiry of the deadline established by US President Donald Trump.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:32:22 GMTIran HeraldWarhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/deadline-passes-us-blockade-iran-portshttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/deadline-passes-us-blockade-iran-portsUS blockade of Iran ports begins The Monday deadline set by US President Donald Trump for a naval blockade of Iranian ports has passed. Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend peace talks with Tehran ended without an agreement. The US military announced Sunday it will begin blockading all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 1400 GMT, but will allow ships not coming or going to Iran to pass through the strait.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:09:55 GMTMiddle East EyeSanctionshttp://iranherald.com/news/278982062/iran-war-day-44-trump-orders-hormuz-blockade-after-failed-talkshttp://iranherald.com/news/278982062/iran-war-day-44-trump-orders-hormuz-blockade-after-failed-talksEfforts 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.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:06:45 GMTIran HeraldWarhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-6500-wounded-lebanon-death-toll-climbs-amid-relentless-israelihttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-6500-wounded-lebanon-death-toll-climbs-amid-relentless-israeliOver 6,500 wounded in Lebanon, death toll climbs amid relentless Israeli attacks Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 2,055 people and wounded 6,588 others since 2 March, the country’s Health Ministry said, as Israeli bombing and raids continue. “We don’t want someone to deceive us … and distract us with negotiations,” Hussein Meslmani, sheltering in a school in Tyre, told Reuters, calling for a definitive end to the conflict. Israeli aggression has displaced 20 percent of Lebanon's population.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:40:45 GMTMiddle East EyeWarhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/13/iran-war-live-news-ceasefire-peace-talks-us-trump-strait-hormuz-blockade-middle-east-crisis-latest-updateshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/13/iran-war-live-news-ceasefire-peace-talks-us-trump-strait-hormuz-blockade-middle-east-crisis-latest-updatesCentcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will not bow to threats’; oil prices rise. Follow the latest news Full report: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talks Welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and its consequences for the wider region, the world and the global economy. Here are the main developments: Trump said the US Navy would start blockading the Hormuz strait and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:15:38 GMTThe GuardianWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278980032/pentagon-announces-blockade-of-iranian-portshttp://iranherald.com/news/278980032/pentagon-announces-blockade-of-iranian-portsPresident Trump has ordered a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapsed The US Department of War announced that US forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:18:43 GMTIran HeraldWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278980030/pentagon-announces-blockade-of-iranian-portshttp://iranherald.com/news/278980030/pentagon-announces-blockade-of-iranian-portsPresident Trump has ordered a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapsed The US Department of War announced that US forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:18:43 GMTIran HeraldWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278980071/pentagon-announces-blockade-of-iranian-ports-live-updateshttp://iranherald.com/news/278980071/pentagon-announces-blockade-of-iranian-ports-live-updatesPresident Trump has ordered a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapsed The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:18:43 GMTIran HeraldWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278980084/iran-warns-americans-to-enjoy-gas-prices-as-trump-orders-hormuz-blockade-live-updateshttp://iranherald.com/news/278980084/iran-warns-americans-to-enjoy-gas-prices-as-trump-orders-hormuz-blockade-live-updatesPresident Trump has ordered a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapsed The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13,Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:18:43 GMTIran HeraldWarhttp://iranherald.com/news/278979873/iran-knowingly-failed-trump-orders-us-navy-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-after-islamabad-peace-talks-stallhttp://iranherald.com/news/278979873/iran-knowingly-failed-trump-orders-us-navy-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-after-islamabad-peace-talks-stallWashington, DC [US], April 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the American Navy will henceforth block all maritime traffic entering the Strait of Hormuz. The President further stated that the military would interdict any vessel in international waters found to have paid transit tolls to Tehran.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:35:17 GMTIran HeraldWar