Us Iran Conflict 2026: ‘Spare the sermons’: Iran slams EU over Hormuz stance, calls ‘international law’ remarks ‘peak hypocrisy’

[ad_1] File photo: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei Iran on Sunday sharply criticised the European Union over its position on transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of double standards amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei hit […]

‘Trust Trump, not panicans’: Donald pushes ‘the peace president’ image after ‘reopening’ Hormuz

[ad_1] Image shared on social media US President Donald Trump on Friday called himself “The Peace President,” even as he issued fresh warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail.The post, shared by the “Trump War Room” X account and amplified by Trump on on Truth Social, featured a digital poster branding him […]

Watch: How is the US Navy enforcing blockade amid Hormuz deadlock

[ad_1] Screengrab from video released by US Centcom The US Central Command (CENTCOM) released a fresh footage showing their Navy diverting a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman as part of what it described as enforcement of restrictions linked to Iran’s maritime routes.The video, shared on X, shows a sailor aboard the USS Michael […]

‘Building castles in the air’: Iran mocks Trump’s ‘will get free oil, free Hormuz’ claim amid deadlock

[ad_1] Iran mocked US President Donald Trump’s claims of a breakthrough in ongoing negotiations, dismissing it as “building castles in the air”.Iran state media IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) shared a video of Trump saying, “I think we have a very successful negotiation going on right now.” “If it happens, it’ll be announced fairly […]

US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back

[ad_1] Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, […]

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘Discontinue transit to Iran’, Trump shares US Navy video announcing Hormuz blockade

[ad_1] US-Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts to revive stalled US-Iran talks, with its army chief arriving in Tehran for high-level discussions aimed at securing a second round of negotiations after nearly seven weeks of conflict. Islamabad, which hosted rare direct talks between the two sides, is emerging as a key […]

‘Picture abhi baaki hai’: Iran’s Bollywood jab at Trump amid Hormuz blockade; warns missile boats ‘warming up’

[ad_1] Screengrab from video, shared by Iran consulate in Mumbai, on X NEW DELHI: Iran pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s claim that its navy was “finished” by showcasing its fast missile boats and referencing a Shah Rukh Khan movie dialogue.In a social media post, slamming Trump and sharing a video of their navy […]

‘Closure deeply damaging’: Keir Starmer announces UK-France summit on restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] British PM Keir Starmer on Monday said the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “deeply damaging” to global shipping and is worsening cost-of-living pressures worldwide, as Britain and France prepare to co-host a high-level summit this week.Starmer said the UK has already brought together representatives from more than 40 countries that share […]

‘Ready to play full part’: France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route

[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over control of the strategic waterway between the United States and Iran.The announcement comes amid growing geopolitical […]

Hormuz row: Iran takes ‘100% PhD’ dig to mock Trump for ‘blockading their blockade’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) Iran on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump by ridiculing his blockade announcement earlier that day with a meme that said ‘Break an enemy blockade by blockading their blockade.’Along with the meme, Iran also took a dig at Trump by writing in his style. “I have, believe me, […]