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US Moves Crew of Seized Iranian Ship to Pakistan

May 4, 2026

The United States has transferred 22 sailors from a seized Iranian cargo vessel to Pakistan, where they will be handed back to Iran on Monday. The move is described by Islamabad as a “confidence‑building measure. ” The ship, named Touska and flagged under Iran’s national carrier IRISL, was boarde

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Narges Mohammadi’s Health in Danger as Iranian Officials Block Her Transfer

May 3, 2026

The life of Narges Mohammadi, a well‑known Iranian human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is in serious jeopardy according to her family and the organization she founded. After suffering a heart attack and fainting, she was moved to a hospital in Zanjan, a city far from Tehran. Doctors

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Iran Proposes Open Strait While Trump Holds Out for Non‑Military Solution

May 3, 2026

A new Iranian offer suggests the country would open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane that carries about 20 % of global oil and gas, and lift the U. S. blockade. In exchange, Iran would pause nuclear negotiations until a later stage, hoping to secure a more favorable climate for talks. The

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Trump’s Iran Standoff Could Backfire

May 2, 2026

The war with Iran has gone on longer than many expected. Trump and his team think they are winning, but the reality is different. Both sides claim victory while staying far apart on key issues. Iran has tried to restart talks. Trump rejected the new offer quickly, saying it was not enough.

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White House Navigates Iran Crisis While Congress Stands Ground

May 2, 2026

The U. S. military clock is ticking. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president can act for 60 days before Congress must sign off on continued fighting. That deadline falls today, yet Washington argues the “hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated, ” even as a naval blockade st

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China Urges Keeping Iran Ceasefire and Reopening Hormuz Strait

May 2, 2026

China’s U. N. envoy said it is critical to keep the pause in fighting between Iran and its rivals intact. He urged that the Strait of Hormuz be opened again, warning that a closed passage would become a key topic when U. S. President Trump visits Beijing later this month. The ambassador expressed w

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The Iran Conflict: What Really Changed After 60 Days?

May 2, 2026

By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de

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Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

May 1, 2026

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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Why Iran’s Soccer Team Should Skip the World Cup

May 1, 2026

Outside FIFA’s meeting in Vancouver, a small but determined group of Iranians made their voices heard. They argue the country’s soccer squad doesn’t belong at the World Cup—not because the players lack skill, but because they see the team as a tool of a government many Iranians reject. Protesters wa

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US Leaders Gear Up to Show Iran They Can Act

April 30, 2026

The U. S. military is preparing a new strategy to pressure Iran. On Thursday, President Donald Trump will learn about the plans from Central Command’s chief, Brad Cooper. The briefing is set for the day after news outlets reported it. The White House has not yet spoken about the meeting. Central Co